Why we built this, who it's for, and the data behind it.
Charlotte is one of the fastest-growing cities in the US, but that growth brings real challenges. Thousands of residents struggle to find food, housing, mental health care, and other essential services.
QueenCityConnect is a free, searchable directory of local nonprofits and community programs, all in one place, available 24/7.
Browse the Directory →Search by keyword or filter by category. Find what you need in seconds.
Verified local nonprofits are ranked first. The map also includes live, geolocated schools, clinics, shelters, and community sites that refresh every two weeks.
Residents and organizations can submit new resources to keep the directory current.
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Built for Charlotte neighborhoods — schools, students, families, community groups, and anyone looking to volunteer or find help nearby.
Find food, housing, clinics, and volunteer sites in your part of the greater Charlotte area, with a phone number or website you can use today.
Look up tutoring, internships, service hours, and campus or rec programs — useful for students, counselors, and families.
Browse libraries, rec centers, clinics, and community groups by area, from Uptown to the towns around Charlotte.
Look up verified resources for clients and families. Print a card or save listings to an account.
Get listed in front of Charlotte residents through our free submission form.
Data from the U.S. Census Bureau, Feeding America, and UNC Charlotte Urban Institute.
Over 112,000 Charlotte-area residents don't know where their next meal is coming from.
More than one-third of Charlotte residents spend over 30% of their income on housing.
Hundreds of thousands of Mecklenburg County residents rely on free and low-cost health clinics.
Charlotte's rapid growth puts pressure on community services across Mecklenburg County.
Finding help in Charlotte has never been easier.
Use the search bar or click a category to find resources in your area of need.
Each listing includes the address, phone, hours, and official website we have — tap to call, map it, or open the site.
Tap Call to reach them, open the website, or print a card. Bookmark listings to save them for later.
Every listing is meant to connect you with a real organization — a phone number, website, or map pin you can use today.
Help your neighbors by adding a local organization to the directory.