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Myra 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…
Read MoreCare through COVID: Families Doing Time feeds families, makes community connections
Over the last several months, Ms. G’s home in East Charlotte has been more crowded than usual. The home health aide and longtime Families Doing Time (FDT) client is caring…
Read MoreA message to CCT friends and supporters from Board Chair Marc Jarmosevich
This month I’ve stepped into the role of board chair at CCT. I want to thank John Tate for his years of leadership, dedication to our clients and staff, and…
Read MoreLifeWorks! goes virtual with online employment readiness training
When the LifeWorks! employment readiness workshop started this month for 12 recently incarcerated clients, the classroom looked and felt a bit different. Clients still worked on their resumes, learned about…
Read MoreThank You to Our Giving Tuesday Now Donors
Thanks to generous donors, we raised $1,000! If you didn’t donate during Giving Tuesday Now it’s not too late, you can still make a donation. Thank you to Tayco Electric…
Read MoreCCT awarded $50,000 through COVID-19 Relief Fund
Thanks to United Way of Central Carolinas and the COVID-19 Relief Fund, CCT was awarded a generous $50,000 grant to support our clients and operations during the pandemic. These grant dollars…
Read MoreCare through Crisis: CCT clients receive services and support during pandemic
From food and clothing referrals to telemedicine and medication management, Center for Community Transitions hasn’t let a global pandemic keep us from providing essential support and services to formerly incarcerated…
Read MoreCOVID-19 update from Executive Director Patrice Funderburg
In light of the spread of the COVID-19 virus and to protect the health of our staff, clients, volunteers and supporters, we’re suspending all Center for Community Transitions programming and…
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