The impact continues…join us for year 38!

 

38 years of Giving…

It all begins with a single fundraising luncheon each December.

An annual tradition of Good Friends and guests, each year, Good Friends Charlotte holds a festive fundraising luncheon where true stories of how just a few dollars make a big difference to people in our community are shared. In just one lunch hour, the impact provided by Good Friends and guest donations lasts a lifetime.

37

Annual Luncheons

$6.2 million

Raised since 1987

5,000+

People assisted each year

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Become a Good Friend

Want to make a difference? Attend our Gather & Give Fundraiser.

 

91: The average number of grant requests Good Friends
receives daily!

 
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How To Give

Whatever it is, no matter how big or small, your donation can make all the difference.

Give
 

Below $25.10/hr is the poverty wage for a 4 person family.

 
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How To Get Help

Know someone that needs help?
Read more about how to apply for aid.

Help
 

$300: The assistance given to most approved requests.

 

Make a donation.

Changing the Community one Gift at a time.

At Good Friends, our mission is simple: to support individuals and families with financial resources that improve lives and inspire hope. It all began in 1987 when four good friends — Catherine Browning, Alice Folger, Sally Saussy, and Patty N
Thank you, @wcnctv and @clttodayshow, for having us on to share the excitement about the 38th Annual Gather & Give Luncheon! 🤍 We’re so grateful for the opportunity to highlight the impact this event has on our community. Last year, we ra
Shoutout to our FANTASTIC friends, @southstatebank, @southernlioncharlotte, and @bbhusa! Your kindness and donations are helping us uplift families in need and create lasting change in our community. #GoodFriendsCharlotte #GoodFriendsCLT #CommunityS
Your donation has the power to transform lives! By contributing to Good Friends, you help local families move from fragility to stability, providing the financial support they need to overcome hardships and rebuild hope. Every dollar makes a differen
Join us for the 38th Annual Gather & Give fundraising luncheon on Thursday, Dec. 12 at the Charlotte Convention Center! Last year, thanks to your incredible generosity, we raised more than $650,000 and have already supported more than 2,200 famil
This is a reminder of WHY we do what we do at Good Friends. Through your generosity, we’re able to provide support, hope, and understanding to those facing tough times in our community. Together, we’re making a real difference! #GoodFri