A Tradition of Love and Service
Growing up I was surrounded by women. I lived with my mom, and while my dad was a big part of my life, I lived in the home with my mom, and my grandmother and my aunties. I grew up with them and a whole tribe of women and who really shaped and informed who I am.
I had a nurturing space with women who are, even today, very intentional about love and service. I grew up in the projects, and the way we lived, we were encouraged to give to our neighbors and get involved. My mom was always volunteering and joining different groups to improve our community, and I always say how dope it was (and it still is) watching her make everyone feel like family.
Serving women through DevoCenter is genuinely an extension of my upbringing - and a real joy for me. I'm grateful that I get the opportunity to do work that I love with people that I care about deeply. We are taking action to improve conditions for our children, and putting some good energy and love out into the world. I'm glad to be able to share stories about women who make our world a better place. - Charlene
Changemaker News
Continuing Education Scholarships for Marcy Houses Residents
Marcy Houses Memorial Scholarship Fund educates students and families about post-secondary learning opportunities for people living in the Marcy Houses. The organization also provides mentoring and financial support to participants enrolled in a certification program, trade school, or college. Applications are open to Marcy residents of any age who are preparing for higher education and are excited about career planning, gaining new skills, and contributing to their community.
Youth Talk United Awarded Funding to Survey Female Student Athletes in Alabama
Coach Erika Perry is a nonprofit leader and youth advocate helping educators and inspiring students to gain awareness of their thinking, behaviors and emotional wellness. She has over a decade of experience directing high-risk youth programs and she takes a servant-leadership approach to coaching. Under Erika’s leadership, Youth Talk United was awarded research funding to assess Jefferson County schools and sports teams readiness to address the unique mental health challenges of female athletes.
DevoCenter Professional Learning
Zoom Meetup for Women in Nonprofits
We had the pleasure of hosting 10 nonprofit leaders at our March Meetup. We've scheduled the next Zoom Meet and Greet for June 13th. Join us to discuss your goals, successes, and challenges in nonprofit business and to hear stories and achievements in community service.
$7 Workshop Series
Our $7 Workshop Series launches in July. Pre-register now to secure your Zoom seat for: Financials and Budgets, Websites and Social Media, and Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Logic Models.
Join Changemakers
The Changemakers Program is open to women who have taken on leadership roles with educational nonprofit organizations. The annual program fee is $595 and includes access to DevoCenter Digital Library, One on One Coaching Sessions, Minigrant Application Clinics and Social Media Support and Promotion online.
Support Our Work
DevoCenter is a 501c3 educational nonprofit based in Charlotte, North Carolina. Your gift is tax deductible.
Our mission is to prepare women for nonprofit entrepreneurship and empower them to do the most good. If that’s important to you too, we hope you will join us in supporting women at work in our neighborhoods.
The women we serve are enthusiastic, connected their causes, and dedicated to learning that uplifts and prepares young people for the future. They are knowledgeable, creative problem solvers who selflessly devote their time to improving the lives of others. Your financial support helps us work with leaders to build better nonprofits.