GAPS Consulting NC

04/11/2026

You are invited to The Queen's Tea Party 2026, a She Dreams In Color Foundation program curated to destigmatize mental health needs and seeking care, reduce loneliness...

03/15/2026

This graphic is powerful. What line are you in?

It’s interesting how human behavior spreads.

Criticism attracts a long line.Gossip spreads quickly and pulls people in.But when it comes to getting involved, encouraging others, or actually helping… the line becomes much shorter.

Why?

Because talking is easy.Taking action requires effort.

In organizations, teams, and communities, real progress happens when people choose to move from the criticism line to the help line.

Instead of asking:❌ Who made the mistake?

Ask:✅ How can we solve the problem?✅ How can we support each other?✅ How can we improve the system?

Great cultures are not built by critics.They are built by people who step forward to help.

Be the person in the short line.

10 Habits of Highly Successful People - Lean Six Sigma Training
https://youtu.be/rrNcRb_l8bg

03/15/2026

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In 2023, Venus Williams wasn’t just hitting aces on the tennis court — she was co‑curating an art auction that raised over $5 million to preserve the childhood home of Nina Simone in Tryon, NC.

Simone, a legendary musician and civil rights icon, grew up in this small house, and now, thanks to the efforts of Williams and other collaborators like artist Adam Pendleton, the home has been restored. The funds raised are vital in keeping this piece of history intact for future generations.

But this effort is about more than just bricks and mortar. The project aims to preserve the cultural legacy of Nina Simone and ensure her impact on music and activism is never forgotten. Although the home hasn’t yet transformed into a full cultural hub, it’s a significant step toward turning it into a space that celebrates African American history for years to come.

This isn’t just charity — it’s about amplifying a voice that changed the world and honoring her legacy in a meaningful, lasting way.

03/15/2026

Did you know there was free Tax prep available Goodwill Industries of the Southern Piedmont??????

As a reminder for this tax season, Goodwill is working with trusted community partners to provide free, accessible tax resources at our Charlotte and Gastonia Career & Employment Centers

📅Free Tax Prep in Spanish with Buenas Finanzas
Gastonia Career & Employment Center
Mar 19, 2026 • 10 a.m.–2 p.m.
Register here: https://bit.ly/3LNRJQP

📅Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) Taxathon
March 14, 2026 | 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Charlotte Career & Employment Center
Walk-ins welcome and learn more here: https://bit.ly/4jYPR4e

Learn more here: https://goodwillsp.org/news/tax-prep-2026/

03/08/2026

Live outcomes with StriveCLT. Providing leadership, program development, Outreach, Evaluation, Reporting & More.

02/17/2026

Most nonprofits are not losing grants because of writing.

For years I have watched organizations exhaust themselves chasing grants. Writing matters, but readiness matters more. Funders are assessing clarity, leadership structure, financial discipline, and impact tracking long before they fall in love with a narrative. Grant funding does not fix instability. It magnifies it. If you are leading this year, ask yourself honestly, are we ready to steward growth responsibly.

02/11/2026

The work is not just the service. The behind the scenes, the business of the Nonprofit organization- specifically Grassroots and minority led, face obstacles that most don’t see. The leaders face the normal nonprofit challenges layered with the challenges of the heart when the mission is threatened. Read to learn more about Block Love Charlotte and how you may be able to help keep the mission moving forward.

One of Charlotte’s most impactful service organizations for neighbors struggling with homelessness and financial vulnerability will soon be without a home itself, as Block Love Charlotte faces looming displacement from …

01/29/2026

I’ve been thinking about something that doesn’t come up often in polite nonprofit conversation, but probably should. In mission-driven work, we talk freely about outcomes, compliance, and sustainability, but we spend very little time talking honestly about belief.

01/22/2026

2026 is moving fast so I want to pause for a moment and name something that brought me real joy.

On MLK Day 2026 I had the pleasure of meeting Damany Lewis while serving in Southside Homes. His family volunteered with StriveCLT last year and came back again this year. That kind of follow through matters to StriveCLT 💜🩵

I promised Damany I would not fan out while we were in community alongside neighbors and volunteers… so I waited 😄
And now here I am, fully fanned out.

Damany, thank you to you and your entire family for serving with us, for returning, and for showing what commitment to community really looks like. We truly appreciate all that you do and we are grateful to serve alongside you.