The Leon Levine Foundation

We are excited to highlight the work of one of our long-term grantees, Urban League of Central Carolinas, which has a long history of uplifting, supporting and empowering Black and Brown communities in the Charlotte region. A major highlight of ULCC's work since its founding almost 50 years ago is its tuition-free workforce development programs. They provided more than 300 individuals last year with practical hard skills training and job placement support in high-need industries with longer-term career and wage growth potential, including Heating Ventilation & Air Conditioning (HVAC), Nursing and Electrical Careers. ULCC is a local leader in workforce development helping vulnerable families achieve social and economic mobility, and we are proud to support their work. Thank you to the staff & board at ULCC for making this great work happen each day! #LeonLevineFoundation #UrbanLeague #CarolinasNonprofit?

We are excited to partner with SparkNC? — a trailblazer in reimagining education in North Carolina. SparkNC works with school districts to pilot innovative, competency-based learning that empowers students to explore high-tech careers — from AI and cybersecurity to software development. With our funding, they’re launching 8 new SparkLabs this year in high school classrooms, media centers, and community spaces, with plans to expand even further. These cutting-edge labs are designed to spark student engagement and open up pathways to rewarding, future-ready careers. ?? Learn more: www.sparknc.org #LeonLevineFoundation #SparkNC #STEM #TheFutureIsTech

Laughter is good for the soul! Mark your calendars now because our partner Jewish Family Services of Greater Charlotte, Inc.? will welcome comedian Elon Gold to their Live Laugh Give comedy night on Saturday, June 8, at Temple Beth El. The comedy show begins at 8 p.m., and there will be a dessert reception immediately following the show! This year's honorees are TLLF Former Board Member Larry Polsky and his wife, Dale. Can't wait to see you there! For more information, visit: https://lnkd.in/e7s3E2iZ. #LeonLevineFoundation #LiveLaughLove2025 #ThingsToDoInCLT #CharlottesGotALot #StandUpComedy

We were so honored to support Blumenthal Arts in their efforts last year to raise funds to bring every 6th grade student in Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools to experience Space Explorers: The Infinite on Stage 1 at Blume Studios! It looks like they had the best time! We remain committed to providing students in our community with high-quality educational opportunities that make their lessons memorable! ???? #LeonLevineFoundation #InternationalSpaceStation #STEM #CharlotteMecklenburgSchools #SpaceExploration #VirtualReality

Our partner Kahal Kadosh Beth Elohim?synagogue in Charleston has reached a momentous milestone: 275 years of service as a spiritual home for its community! ???? Founded in 1749, KKBE stands as the fourth-oldest Jewish congregation in the continental United States. As the birthplace of Reform Judaism in America, they have been at the forefront of progressive Jewish thought for nearly three centuries. In fact, their sanctuary is the oldest in continual use in the U.S.? KKBE is celebrating this tremendous achievement with events focusing on the pillars of religion, history, culture, service and wellness. On Jan. 28, the synagogue celebrated at The Charleston Music Hall with "The Second City in the Holy City," a fundraiser which offered a delightful night of sketch comedy, singing, dancing and improv with performers from The Second City in Chicago!? Festivities continue this month on Feb. 26 at 6 p.m. with a talk by journalist Carl Bernstein at The College of Charleston's Sottile Theatre. Presented in collaboration with the Yaschik/Arnold Jewish Studies Program at the College, Bernstein will be in a dialogue exploring his life and career, with an outlook on current events. He is well-known for co-authoring the book "All the President's Men" about Richard Nixon and Watergate with Bob Woodward. He has also penned biographies about Pope John Paul II and Hillary Rodham Clinton. The event is free and open to the public, but tickets are required. For more information and to reserve tickets: https://lnkd.in/e_z-qHEp? On April 24 at 7 p.m., you can also head to the Charleston Gaillard Center for Ernest Bloch’s Avodath Hakodesh (Sacred Service). This masterwork uses a chorus and full orchestra to engage with the Hebrew liturgy and create a pinnacle of drama in the Jewish musical canon. For this grand conclusion of its anniversary celebrations, KKBE will partner with the Charleston Symphony Orchestra and Taylor Festival Choir! For more information and tickets, visit: https://lnkd.in/eA8YzYn5.

Come make a lasting difference in the community with us! The Leon Levine Foundation is currently seeking to fill the following positions:? - Director of Communications - Research & Evaluation Analyst If you think you may be a good fit for one of these roles, we'd love to hear from you! And please feel free to spread the word by sharing this post with your followers. Interested candidates can visit our Careers page for more information about these positions and how to apply: https://lnkd.in/enNdadgZ To learn more about The Leon Levine Foundation and the work we do in the community, please visit https://lnkd.in/dCHMmvR.

Two grant partners recently came together for an amplified impact! Last month, Moishe House brought a group of passionate young adults to Western NC to do a week of direct service and recovery with NECHAMA - Jewish Response to Disaster. Nechama is a national organization rooted in Jewish values and committed to doing disaster relief work across the country. It has been working in Asheville since Hurricane Helene, mobilizing thousands of volunteers and facilitating recovery and cleanup, serving communities of all backgrounds and faiths.? The Moishe House cohort assisted homeowners whose houses were severely flooded, worked with Asheville Mutual Aid to pack donations and cleaned debris at the Riverview Station in the River Arts District. While in town, the Moishe House volunteers also connected with local Jewish communities for a special Shabbat service together. To learn more about Moishe House, visit: https://lnkd.in/eT32Bm-8.? To learn more about Nechama, visit: https://nechama.org.? #LeonLevineFoundation #HurricaneHelene #DisasterRelief #WNC

Just days after Helene Helene hit, our partner Pisgah Legal Services?hosted its first FEMA application clinic to help people recover and rebuild from the natural disaster. Since then, it has held more than 20 other events across the Blue Ridge Mountain region and assisted more than 20,000 people in Burnsville, Brevard, Swannanoa, Asheville, Hendersonville and beyond! The organization has used its mobile office, the Justice Bus, to help reach people in harder-to-access rural communities. Thank you for all of the incredibly important work you are doing! Those in need of assistance can visit www.pisgahlegal.org/helene to learn more.? #LeonLevineFoundation #HurricaneHelene #DisasterRelief #WesternNC

We are committed to improving access to quality healthcare by investing in local and regional programs that prolong and enhance quality of life. National Association of Free and Charitable Clinics (NAFC)?in Spartanburg, SC is an important partner in the work. St. Luke's offers quality health care to uninsured Spartanburg County residents. The clinic meets their need for primary medical care, physician-ordered medications, mental health counseling and patient education. Learn more at www.slfmc.org. #LeonLevineFoundation #CommunityHealth #Healthcare #CarolinasNonprofit

We are thrilled that our partner Crossnore Communities for Children?innovative Bridging Families program has been adopted as the state of North Carolina's professional foster care model! A grant from both the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services and The Leon Levine Foundation will enable Crossnore to establish the Bridging Families Institute and partner with other organizations to train and implement the program in regions throughout North Carolina. Crossnore provides foster homes for children in need. In return, each family receives training, a home study and ongoing monthly support throughout the foster care licensing process and beyond.The ultimate vision of Bridging Families is working toward a world where all children live with their families. The program uses a team approach that builds resilience to strengthen families, empowers birth parents through the support of professional foster parents and walks with families through the reunification process. Foster parents are salaried organization employees whose sole responsibilities are parenting the children in their care and working with the family of origin toward reunification. To find out more about the Bridging Families program, visit https://lnkd.in/e-ag45EW. #LeonLevineFoundation #EmpowerKids #NCNonprofit #BridgingFamilies