Join us for an evening of inspiration and celebration as we mark 20 years of The Plus Collective supporting the Charlotte LGBTQ+ community!

The Celebration will take place on Wednesday, May 17, 2023 from 6-8 p.m. at Foundation For The Carolinas in Uptown Charlotte.

Mix and mingle with local LGBTQ+ advocates and allies, hear from LGBTQ+ organizations in Charlotte about how The Plus Collective is supporting their work, and be the first to hear the announcement of our 2023 grant recipients!

The evening will feature DJ Little Betty and performances from several of our grant recipients. Your ticket includes event admission, hors d’oeuvres and an open bar. Suggested attire is dressy casual. Tickets are $120 and can be purchased below. All proceeds from The Celebration directly support essential work in our LGBTQ+ community, and to acknowledge our 20th year, $20 from each ticket sale will go to our Endowment Fund to support future grant making.

Parking is available at prevailing rates in the Truist Center Parking Deck and surrounding parking decks. Visit fftc.org/directions_and_parking for directions. The use of light rail and public transportation is encouraged.

If you cannot attend, but would like to make a donation, visit our donation page.

Start Pride Month off right by attending the hottest new event in Charlotte — The Celebration!

This new event from The Plus Collective will take place on June 9th from 6-8 p.m. at Foundation For The Carolinas in Uptown Charlotte.

Mix and mingle with local LGBTQ+ advocates and allies, show off your most fabulous cocktail attire, and hear from LGBTQ+ organizations in Charlotte about how The Plus Collective is supporting their work. DJ Little Betty will keep us entertained until our 2022 grant recipients are announced.

Tickets are $100. All proceeds from the The Celebration will directly support essential work in our LGBTQ+ community.

Parking is available at prevailing rates in the Truist Center Parking Deck and surrounding parking decks. Visit fftc.org/directions_and_parking for directions. The use of light rail and public transportation is encouraged.

If you cannot attend, but would like to make a donation, visit our donation page.

We will be announcing our grant recipients at the 704 Mimosa Party.

Basic Operating Grants are intended to build capacity and strengthen the effectiveness of 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations whose primary objective is to serve the Charlotte-Mecklenburg LGBTQ+ community. Eligible organizations will provide at least 75% of their services and utilize at least 75% of their budget within the Charlotte-Mecklenburg area. Grants will be awarded to support general operations of organizations that fulfill the vision of TPC: “…to cultivate one community with the belief that all people should be treated with respect and dignity.”

Before applying for a TPC grant, all applicants must complete an online registration on the Foundation For The Carolinas website. Grant applications will be available online at https://fftcgrants.communityforce.com beginning February 2, 2021.