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# STORIES OF IMPACT
## 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.
[](https://www.rwci.org/news-highlights/one-woman-and-her-four-daughters-inspiring-story-how-they-are-impacting-their-community-during-covid-19)
### [One Woman and her four Daughters’ Inspiring Story & How they are Impacting their Community during COVID-19](https://www.rwci.org/news-highlights/one-woman-and-her-four-daughters-inspiring-story-how-they-are-impacting-their-community-during-covid-19)
**Aug 4, 2020**
It’s not every day that you meet someone that truly inspires you, reminds you of what is important in life, and provides a perspective on his/her life that makes you re-vision yours. That is what ...
[](https://www.rwci.org/news-highlights/rwci-receives-hud-envision-center-designation)
### [RWCI Receives HUD EnVision Center Designation](https://www.rwci.org/news-highlights/rwci-receives-hud-envision-center-designation)
**Jun 29, 2020**
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (June 29, 2020) — Renaissance West Community Initiative (RWCI) announced today that the organization has received the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) designation of ...
[](https://www.rwci.org/news-highlights/a-glance-into-our-graduation-speakers-message)
### [A Glance Into Our Graduation Speaker’s Message](https://www.rwci.org/news-highlights/a-glance-into-our-graduation-speakers-message)
**May 20, 2020**
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 ...
[](https://www.rwci.org/news-highlights/journey-to-a-diploma)
### [Journey to a Diploma](https://www.rwci.org/news-highlights/journey-to-a-diploma)
**Jan 29, 2020**
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) ...
[](https://www.rwci.org/news-highlights/secretary-ben-carson-visits-renaissance-west)
### [Secretary Ben Carson Visits Renaissance West](https://www.rwci.org/news-highlights/secretary-ben-carson-visits-renaissance-west)
**Jan 29, 2020**
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 ...
[](https://www.rwci.org/news-highlights/when-residents-utilize-rwcis-place-based-resources-we-are-seeing-results)
### [When Residents’ Utilize RWCI’s Place-Based Resources, We Are Seeing Results](https://www.rwci.org/news-highlights/when-residents-utilize-rwcis-place-based-resources-we-are-seeing-results)
**Nov 26, 2019**
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 ...
[](https://www.rwci.org/news-highlights/one-womans-journey-from-homeless-to-homeowner)
### [One Woman’s Journey from Homeless to Homeowner](https://www.rwci.org/news-highlights/one-womans-journey-from-homeless-to-homeowner)
**Sep 19, 2019**
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 ...
[](https://www.rwci.org/news-highlights/stacey-clark-named-by-cms-rwci-as-new-steam-academy-principal)
### [Stacey Clark Named by CMS & RWCI as new STEAM Academy Principal](https://www.rwci.org/news-highlights/stacey-clark-named-by-cms-rwci-as-new-steam-academy-principal)
**Aug 15, 2019**
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 ...
[](https://www.rwci.org/news-highlights/thanks-to-fifth-third-bank-rwci-brings-resources-into-the-neighborhood-.-and-has-a-really-good-time)
### [Thanks to Fifth Third Bank, RWCI Brings Resources into the Neighborhood…. and has a really good time!](https://www.rwci.org/news-highlights/thanks-to-fifth-third-bank-rwci-brings-resources-into-the-neighborhood-.-and-has-a-really-good-time)
**Jul 19, 2019**
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 ...
[](https://www.rwci.org/news-highlights/making-their-mark-in-west-charlotte-this-summer)
### [Making Their Mark In West Charlotte This Summer](https://www.rwci.org/news-highlights/making-their-mark-in-west-charlotte-this-summer)
**Jun 26, 2019**
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 ...
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