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CCT Announces 50th Anniversary Gala Speaker
The Center for Community Transitions is thrilled to announce SHRM President & CEO, Johnny C. Taylor, Jr., SHRM-SCP will keynote our 50th anniversary celebration gala on Friday, November 1st at…
Read MoreNC Outlines a Plan to Support Previously Incarcerated People
On Tuesday, August 13, WCCB Charlotte’s CW reporter, Kaci Jones, spoke with local reentry leaders, including our executive director, Patrice Funderberg, about the Reentry2030 Strategic Plan announced by Governor Roy…
Read MoreReflections and Resilience: A Year in Review
“In this reflective moment, as we stand at the threshold of yet another year’s end, I am reminded of the profound words of Alice Walker: “Look closely at the present…
Read MoreFamilies Doing Time Program Serves Children and Families
Our Families Doing Time Program (FDT) serves children and families dealing with the effects of having a loved one incarcerated. Our team works to break the cycle of incarceration and…
Read MoreCCT Winner of Bank of America’s Neighborhood Builders Signature Award
We are so happy to announce CCT is one of two winners for Bank of America’s Neighborhood Builders Signature award. Congratulations to The Latin American Coalition, also one of the…
Read MoreHow Community Partnerships Can Help Formerly Incarcerated People Find Jobs
We talk about second chances a lot here at CCT. We strive to make sure we’re providing resources to those who are justice involved to help them turn their lives…
Read MoreCharlotte Nonprofits Seeking Solutions to Prevent Reincarceration
Transitioning back into society after incarceration isn’t easy. The Mecklenburg County Sheriff’s Office, Charlotte NC has launched (R) IGNITE, Residents Individually Growing Naturally & Intentionally Through Education this week, a…
Read MoreCarolina Impact: New Workforce Options
“He says he was determined to take a different path…” A different path indeed for Korinthin Worley. This LifeWorks! graduate beat the odds and is now rebuilding his life thanks…
Read MoreOverlooked Workers Get a Second Chance in the Job Force
Many companies are dealing with labor shortages, and the need to fill positions is opening doors for CCT clients. Taylor Young, with Queen City News (formerly FOX 46), spoke with…
Read MoreCCT & LifeWorks! Graduate featured in Duke Energy Newsletter
For MLK Day 2022, LifeWorks! graduate Saichelle McNeill took center stage in Duke Energy’s newsletter, illumination. CCT received a $25,000 Social Justice and Racial Equity grant from the energy giant…
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