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Executive Director Patrice Funderburg Reflects on 2020, Highlights Path for CCT’s Future
When I joined CCT as the agency’s first Black Executive Director in January 2020, I was excited about the symbolic transition after Myra Clark had successfully led the organization for…
Read MoreChief Economist: Hiring Second Chance Employees is Worthwhile Business Community Investment
As birth rates decline and the labor market tightens, the “richest pool of potential” in the economy are people who have been touched by the justice system, according to Jeff…
Read MoreSecond Chance Employment Summit
Ending Economic and Social Inequalities Takes Collective Community Effort If Charlotte wants to become a city without economic and social inequalities, the whole community – both public and private sectors…
Read MoreCharlotte Mayor Vi Lyles Proclaims Feb. 25 as “Ramona Brant Day”
It’s no coincidence the Center for Community Transitions chose Feb. 25 as the date for its Second Chance Employment virtual summit on investing in and hiring workers with criminal records.…
Read MoreInvesting In, Hiring Workers with Criminal Records Focus of CCT’s Feb. 25 Second Chance Employment Summit
Investing in untapped talent – workers with criminal and conviction records – is the focus of Center for Community Transitions’ virtual summit, “Greater Charlotte Pathways Home: An Executive Convening on…
Read MoreHighlights from Back in Style, LOVE Week
Back in Style, our 9th annual back-to-school event to help kids with incarcerated loved ones prepare for school, shifted from in-person to drive-thru this year. CCT staff and volunteers distributed…
Read MoreCelebrate Myra Clark’s retirement with a donation to CCT!
After 32 years with the Center for Community Transitions, Myra Clark has transitioned out of the office and into retirement. If it were any other year, the Board of Directors…
Read MoreMyra Clark receives Long Leaf Pine award, NC’s highest civilian recognition
“I have seen the magic of Myra up close and personal. She advocates for a population that is frankly unpopular in many circles. She empowers program attendees to explore their…
Read MoreMemories with Myra Clark: Looking back on 32 years at CCT
The *Center for Community Transitions began in 1974 in the basement of a church, operating on a $700 annual budget. Under Myra Clark’s leadership, CCT transformed into a $1.7 million…
Read MoreSurprise! CCT receives unexpected $25K gift from Bob Barker Company
Earlier this summer, Executive Director Patrice Funderburg received an unexpected gift in the mail: A $25,000 donation from the Bob Barker Company “Our company wanted to step in and provide…
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