Building A Community – Building Resilience
May 6, 2020
Over the past few weeks, the mindset of the world has changed. Uncertainty has become a word used to describe almost every facet of life. Yet, during this time we cannot forget about those who are most vulnerable to unpredictable change. The biggest risks are for the kids at Alexander Youth Network, who may have […]
Staying In Touch: Virtual Volunteers At Alexander
May 5, 2020
Volunteerism at Alexander Youth Network continues through virtual platforms. Since March, Alexander Youth Network has had a strict policy in preventing visitors including family and volunteers from coming to campus, thus halting our in-person volunteer activities and reducing the spread of COVID-19. However, our volunteers have not been stalled and have gotten creative on how […]
Celebrating Our Kids: Building Hope For Years To Come
May 5, 2020
Celebrating Our Kids postponed for the safety of all. Together we are learning to navigate our current reality, adjusting to new daily routines and anxiously awaiting the news that will bring hope to the uncertainty around us. This time has been incredibly challenging for Alexander Youth Network, having to adjust programs and services and provide […]
Heroes’ Corner: Alexander Children’s Foundation Spotlight
May 5, 2020
Navigating Transitions With The Help Of Others Alexander Youth Network features our countless community members who have supported our kids over the past few weeks of uncertainty. Alexander Youth Network wants to say thank you! Over the past few weeks, we have been amazed by the continued support of our volunteers and donors, in helping […]
Mental Health May At Alexander Youth Network
May 1, 2020
Alexander Youth Network is celebrating Mental Health Month in May. Do You Know Your Tools2Thrive? While 1 in 5 people will experience a mental illness during their lifetime, everyone faces challenges in life that can impact their mental health. The […]
Tuesday’s At Noon – A Lunch Buddy’s Desire To Do More
April 27, 2020
Matthew Greer shares his experience and commitment to Alexander Youth Network over the past 11 years. Matthew Greer, a local to Charlotte, has a family history of involvement with Alexander Youth Network. As a child, Matthew’s father was a volunteer and Board member at Alexander. When Matthew’s standing Tuesday lunch dates with his Charlotte Mecklenburg […]
Healing Together
April 17, 2020
Volunteer, Colleen Kidd, shares how her time at Alexander Youth Network has helped her heal while healing others. Since May of 2014, Colleen Kidd has volunteered at Alexander at least once a week leading elective Bible study sessions for the kiddos at our residential campus in Charlotte. Over the years the sessions have taken different […]
2019-2020 Board Member Announcement
October 1, 2019
Alexander Youth Network and the Alexander Children’s Foundation Announces 2019-2020 Board Members. Alexander Youth Network welcomes six new board members for the 2019-2020 year. Ed Cross Dawn Davis Deborah Dewitt-Green Debbie Reynolds Jeremy Swinson Wendi Schweiger Alexander Children’s Foundation welcomes three new board members for the 2019-2020 year. Carla Carlisle Kevin Thalinger Fidel Toney View […]
Giving On and Off the Court
July 25, 2019
Rachel Rodriguez has been a loyal volunteer at Alexander Youth Network for more than 20 years. Rachel found Alexander during a difficult time in her life and she decided to turn her frustrations into helping others. Initially, she served as a mentor but eventually became a Lunch Buddy. In her time with Alexander, she has […]
Generations of Support – A Legacy of Impact
July 24, 2019
Al Winget and his family have been involved with Alexander Youth Network for generations. As a child, he frequently visited campus where his mother was a volunteer. During this time he would help with small projects on campus or deliver in-kind gifts for his mom. When Al graduated college, he worked for Alexander briefly before […]
