Upcoming Events
The Park CDC’s “Best of the West” Fundraiser!
The Park Community Development Corporation hosted its “Best of the West” fundraiser on Friday, February 21, 2025 from 6:00 P.M. until 9:00 P.M. at Johnson C. Smith’s Innovation Center - STEM Hall.
This event celebrated the history and talent of West Charlotte, with proceeds benefiting the organization’s cost-free, person-centered affordable housing, healthy living, and economic mobility programs serving community members in the 28206, 28208, and 28216 zip codes.
The fundraiser showcased West Charlotte artisans - highlighting local chefs, visual arts, and fashion designers - and activities included cuisine tastings and a silent auction featuring the work of participating artists as well as live cooking and painting demonstrations for V.I.P. ticket holders, plus activities to include food tastings and a silent auction featuring the work of participating artists.
We thank our featured artisans!
Painter Nellie Ashford
We thank the following friends and partners for sponsoring this event!
James & Nina Jackson, True Homes, LFG Group, Carrie’s Floral Designs, & Southern Lion
Gilfield Park Grand Opening Anniversary Celebration & 2nd Annual Resident Resource Fair Event Highlights (9/6/2024)
On September 6th, 2024, we proudly celebrated the one year anniversary of the Gilfield Park Grand Opening.
Since opening its doors in August of 2023, The Park CDC has delivered a multitude of free healthy living and economic mobility-focused programs to the Gilfield Park residents. These initiatives have been made possible through intentional and strategic partnerships with 15+ local nonprofits, academic institutions, faith-based organizations, and volunteer groups. These efforts have resulted in 80+ seniors who are active, engaged, and thriving.
In case you missed the big event, we’ve shared snippets from the presentation below!
Click here to read more about the programs and partners involved in this meaningful work.