Education transformed my family and I ask that you support the Alliance Center for Education's work to transform the lives of Charlotte's youth.

Education is more than learning. For many, it's a path to safety, food stability, improved mental and physical health, and the American dream. The Alliance provides pre-K education and after school services to build a strong educational foundation for children in our community.

I am proud to serve on the board of the Alliance and to seed my annual fundraising efforts with a $1,000 donation along with a $1,000 matching contribution from my employer, Truist Bank. Your contribution to the Alliance will support the transformative power of education.

What has really drawn me to the Alliance is the long-standing commitment to improving the future for the underserved families and students in Mecklenburg County. For more than 80 years, they have lived the mission and changed the lives of thousands in our area, with a focus on creating a world where a family's income doesn't determine a child's outcome.

For more information on the Alliance Center for Education and ways you can be involved, please visit ac4ed.org.

If you would prefer to make your contribution by cash or check, please contact Katie Wayne, Development Director, at 704.371.7401 or katie@ac4ed.org.