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  The Chris Canty Foundation is hosting a  community cleanup for change in Charlotte

  On April 21, 2012 The Chris Canty Foundation will partner with the City of Charlotte, Johnson C. Smith University, and many other community partners to support the revitalization efforts of the surrounding communities of Beatties Ford.  Road For more information on registering to volunteer an individual or a group for the cleanup call the Chris Canty Foundation at 704-845-4601.

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  The Chris Canty Foundation is hosting a hunger awareness event for YOUTH on February 24th - 25th

  On February 24, 2012 The Chris Canty Foundation will join youth of all ages from around the City of Charlotte to discuss famine relief in the horn of Africa. This event will include presentations from experts on famine relief and hunger awareness, hands on projects for kids and more.

  This event will be held at the Park Church in South Charlotte, 13733 Lancaster Highway (Highway 521), Pineville, NC 28134. Every day, as many as 11,000 children under the age of 5 die due to hunger-related issues; that’s one child every 8 seconds.  REGISTER TO VOLUNTEER

On December 13, 2011 from 3:30 p.m. to5:30 p.m., Chris Canty will channel his innerSanta Claus by dressing up as thelegendary children’s figure and presenttoys to the students of P.S. 179 in theSouth Bronx (468 E. 140th Street); with125 students receiving toys to celebrateacademic achievement and encourageothers to attain scholastic success.A participating elementary school in United Way of New York City’s Supporting Transitions fromEarly-education to Public School (STEPS) initiative, this five-year demonstration pilot integrates earlycare and elementary school developmental strategies to significantly improve educational outcomesthroughout the New York City public school system. Described as a gentle, welcoming school in a poorneighborhood, approximately 400 students attend P.S. 179 with 93% of these students qualifying forfree or reduced cost lunch. But that doesn’t mean they shouldn’t feel the joy of the holiday season.

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  The Chris Canty Foundation is thankful for one important blessing this holiday season:

  On November 16, 2011 The Chris Canty Foundation the foundation and its volunteers will gather at the Salvation Army (534 Spratt Street) in Charlotte to feed an estimated 250 homeless women and their families Thanksgiving dinner.

  Understanding that holidays like Thanksgiving bring more focus to the gap between the fortunate and less fortunate, the foundation looks forward to offering a meal to those who might otherwise miss the taste of a turkey dinner.