Community Matters 5K

Community Matters 5K

Date

• Event Date: August 29, 2026
• Location: 821 W 1st St, Charlotte, NC
• Registration: Sign Up Here

About Community Matters Cafe

• Mission: Community Matters Cafe serves more than coffee and food... it's a place to restore hope.
• Nonprofit Program: It's an extension of Charlotte Rescue Mission, a nonprofit providing free recovery services.
• Focus: Helps men and women struggling with substance abuse and homelessness.

Life Skills Program

• Opportunity: Graduates of the program can transition back into the community.
• Topics Covered: Focuses on conflict resolution, expressing concerns, and coping with stress.
• Format: Offered in a classroom and restaurant setting.
• Support: Program covers all housing and transportation expenses.

Your Impact

• More than Coffee: By visiting, you contribute to restoring hope in individuals.
• Community Support: Shows our students that they have a community that believes in their future.
• Essential Skills: Reinforces the life skills learned through their program.