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Events
&
Engagements 

Where Community Needs

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Become Coordinated Action.

FundRise Initiative creates and supports events that connect real community needs with the people, businesses, funding and participation needed to move them forward.

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Attend an event, support an initiative, involve your business or bring us an opportunity that needs coordinated support.

Coming Up Next

  • Paws & Purpose Community Forum
    Paws & Purpose Community Forum
    Thu, Sep 17
    Lower Providence Community House
    Sep 17, 2026, 7:30 AM – 11:00 AM
    Lower Providence Community House, Community House Rd, Charlotte, NC 28277, USA
    A forum examining the challenges facing animal control, rescues and the broader systems responsible for dog welfare. The conversation will bring together organizations, community members and state and local leaders to identify needs, strengthen coordination and explore practical next steps.
  • Mahjong for Paws
    Mahjong for Paws
    Thu, Sep 17
    Lower Providence Community House
    Sep 17, 2026, 11:15 AM – 2:30 PM
    Lower Providence Community House, Community House Rd, Charlotte, NC 28277, USA
    Join us for Mahjong, lunch and an afternoon supporting Paws & Purpose. Learn to play, join an open table or reserve space for your group of four.
  • Kids for Paws
    Kids for Paws
    Thu, Sep 17
    Lower Providence Community House
    Sep 17, 2026, 3:45 PM – 5:15 PM EDT
    Lower Providence Community House, Community House Rd, Charlotte, NC 28277, USA
    A hands-on afternoon showing kids how their voices, ideas and actions can make a difference for dogs in their community.
  • Paws, Plates & Purpose
    Paws, Plates & Purpose
    Thu, Sep 17
    Lower Providence Community House
    Sep 17, 2026, 5:30 PM – 9:00 PM
    Lower Providence Community House, Community House Rd, Charlotte, NC 28277, USA
    Tickets go on sale August 1st. Come for dinner, meet dogs and the people working closest to them, bring home something for your own dog and find a way to be part of the work that fits you.

Follow the Impact

Stay connected to the projects, partnerships, and opportunities taking shape through FundRise Initiative.

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