Generation WE is proud to announce our partnership with the Charlotte Mecklenburg Library! Together, we have created the "Librarians Council for Inclusive Literature". This braintrust of library experts and educators meets regularly to discuss pertinent topics and to curate a growing list of the most relevant children’s books. These resources focus on building literacy while providing windows into an array of cultures and affirmation of diverse identities. Generation WE is grateful to the eight Charlotte-based librarians who generously offer their talent and expertise in support of children all over the country. Special thanks goes out to Jesse Isley, Senior Program Manager for Children’s Services and Martha Yesowitch, the Community Partnerships Manager without whom this partnership would not have been possible.
Generation WE is proud to partner with WAYFINDERS by providing books for their mentor program on an ongoing basis. Generation WE also hosts their scholars for our UNIQUE SNEAKS workshop each year at no cost. Wayfinders’ unique model gives 150+ children from high-poverty schools the opportunity to supplement their education with experiences that improve academic achievement and physical activity, expand their social capital, and increase their preparedness for the workforce. We achieve this through three main components: camp, enrichment and mentoring.
Generation WE is thrilled to offer Brownies and Juniors an opportunity to attend our interactive workshop where girls will learn how to be authors and to write their own stories. Attendees will receive a Generation WE fun patch and will meet some requirements for their Scribe Badge.
”Books are a huge part of how we learn about the world around us, yet not all people or stories are represented in the books found in our homes, libraries, and schools. Help us change that! Brought to you by Generation We, girls will have the opportunity to explore what inspires them, share with others, put those ideas into their own book, and even get them published. Each attendee will get to choose a book to take home at the end of the workshop and earn a Fun Patch this Generation We workshop.”
Generation WE supports Sport Mode One by sponsoring their inclusive 3 on 3 league. Sport Mode One aims to be a bridge-builder using basketball to connect communities regardless of socio-economic background to teach the next generation that we are better together. Their unique 3 on 3 league invites athletes of ALL abilities and skill level, including those with neuro differences, physical differences and more. Generation WE is proud to support the inclusive sport environment that Sport Mode One creates.