Our Mission

Connecting Charlotte residents to the help they need

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.

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897,000+ Mecklenburg County residents served by our community
1 in 8 Charlotte residents face food insecurity
#2 Fastest growing major US city
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Easy to Search

Search by keyword or filter by category. Find what you need in seconds.

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Local and Verified

Verified local nonprofits are ranked first. The map also includes live, geolocated schools, clinics, shelters, and community sites that refresh every two weeks.

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Community Driven

Residents and organizations can submit new resources to keep the directory current.

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Always Free

No login, no account, no fees. Access it anytime from any device.

Impact

Who This Hub Serves

Built for every member of the Charlotte community.

Residents in Need

Find food banks, shelters, free clinics, and mental health support without navigating dozens of separate websites.

Social Workers & Case Managers

Quickly look up verified resources for clients. Print resource cards directly from any listing.

Teachers & School Counselors

Connect students and families to tutoring, food assistance, and mental health services.

Local Organizations

Get listed in front of thousands of Charlotte residents through our free submission form.

Charlotte Today

The Need Is Real

Data from the U.S. Census Bureau, Feeding America, and UNC Charlotte Urban Institute.

1 in 8 Face Food Insecurity

Over 112,000 Charlotte-area residents don't know where their next meal is coming from.

35% Cost-Burdened by Housing

More than one-third of Charlotte residents spend over 30% of their income on housing.

200K+ Lack Health Insurance

Hundreds of thousands of Mecklenburg County residents rely on free and low-cost health clinics.

#2 Fastest Growing City

Charlotte's rapid growth puts pressure on community services across Mecklenburg County.

How It Works

Using QueenCityConnect

Finding help in Charlotte has never been easier.

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Search or Browse

Use the search bar or click a category to find resources in your area of need.

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Find Your Resource

Each listing includes address, phone number, hours, and a direct link to the organization's website.

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Get Help or Share

Call, visit, or print a resource card to share. Bookmark listings to save them for later.

Get Involved

Know a resource we’re missing?

Help your neighbors by adding a local organization to the directory.