A Glance Into Our Graduation Speaker’s Message
Students in RWCI’s High School Equivalency (HSE) class gathered together virtually to celebrate the end of the semester. Keynote Speaker, Raushawna Price from Eyrie Success, has been an incredible ...
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Updates On Our People, Programs, and Progress
Our stories showcase the real impact of our work. See how collaboration, resources, and opportunities improve the lives of our neighbors and the community as a whole.
Journey to a Diploma
Going back to school for anyone takes determination and courage. Pricewaterhouse Coopers (PwC) is helping residents’ dreams come true by financially supporting RWCI’s High School Equivalency (HSE) ...
Secretary Ben Carson Visits Renaissance West
RWCI was honored to welcome U.S. Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, Ben Carson M.D., to Renaissance West Community Initiative (RWCI) on January 7, 2020. Secretary Carson was hosted by ...
When Residents’ Utilize RWCI’s Place-Based Resources, We Are Seeing Results
Like many residents at Renaissance West, Monique is a mother with three sons who moved to Little Rock five years ago after living with her mother. “Working with a Life Navigator” is just one way that ...
One Woman’s Journey from Homeless to Homeowner
Courtney Baucom, a resident living in The Renaissance West neighborhood was interviewed about her journey from homelessness to home ownership. Since living in the Renaissance, Courtney has increased ...
Stacey Clark Named by CMS & RWCI as new STEAM Academy Principal
Principal Stacey Clark was approved by the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools Board of Education. Pictured outside of the Government Center with RWCI’s CEO, Mack McDonald, and Program Officer, Jamese ...
Thanks to Fifth Third Bank, RWCI Brings Resources into the Neighborhood…. and has a really good time!
As an under-invested area of Charlotte, it is critically important for RWCI to fill this gap and make vital needs of the community accessible. One way that RWCI makes sure that its 1300+ residents ...
Making Their Mark In West Charlotte This Summer
This year, Renaissance West Community Initiative (RWCI) recruited summer interns to help support the organization with data analysis, evaluation, storytelling, social media, and donor relations. This ...
All Families Need FRESH FOOD
Through a holistic community redevelopment approach, Renaissance West Community Initiative (RWCI) is increasing food security for over 1300 residents on West Boulevard. Successful engagement by our ...
Affordable housing fills a critical role in education, economic mobility
Bank of America Jun 29, 2018 It’s no secret that Charlotte faces a shortage of affordable housing, and that the shortage contributes to inequality, lack of mobility and poor education outcomes. “We ...