Be a difference maker.

We are a group of residents actively contributing to the well-being, peace and stability of the City of Charlotte through an apolitical lens.

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Join over 450 ambassadors as we work together to Bridge the Difference!

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Volunteers Needed!

Volunteer to help the Emergency Operations Center distribute pre-packaged food at the 70 Charlotte Mecklenburg School sites around the city.

Meck-County Emergency Operations Center Volunteer Sign-Up

How will we Bridge the Difference?

Charlotte is a city of over 850,000 diverse residents with varying viewpoints. Bridge the Difference aims to bring our community together for conversations about policing, public safety and community impact. These community conversations are taking place all across Charlotte, and your perspective is critical to bridging gaps and creating mutual understanding.

Goals

Involve

Involve the whole community with all perspectives to engage and understand wants/actions.

Understand

Increase understanding and trust through a series of conversations about police and community relations and public safety.

Mitigate

Mitigate potential challenges/issues in advance of the RNC and other major events with effective community outreach and interaction.

Desired Outcomes

Shift

See a shift in accountability/support spectrum results from before/after meetings to demonstrate progress in thinking, conversation and understanding

Challenge

Challenge attendees to have ongoing conversations and engagement about these important issues

Solicit

Solicit volunteers for large city events – target the need for city ambassadors

Encourage

Encourage questions beyond this event.

Create

Create a movement with #BridgeCLT, and shift attention to conversation, not confrontation