Network Purpose Statement: To connect and equip the Church across Greater Charlotte to welcome, disciple, and empower individuals and families with disabilities.
Network Description: We are a collaborative network of churches, ministry leaders, and organizations, working together to catalyze the Church for the belonging and flourishing of people with disabilities in Greater Charlotte.
Network Goal: By 2035, Charlotte will become a beacon city where 1 in 10 churches will have established disability ministries that serve, disciple, and empower people affected by disability, inspiring systemic change in faith communities, organizations, and culture at large.
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Join the Belong Charlotte Network
MEMBER OPTION-IN FORM
- Click the opt-in form link below to let us know we can share your organization’s information within the Belong Charlotte Network.
NETWORK SELF-ASSESSMENT
2. Take a few minutes to complete the self-assessment by scanning the QR code below or clicking the link. This helps us better understand who’s in the network and how we can serve you well.
Before you begin:
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- If you see your organization listed below, your assessment has already been submitted.
- We ask that each organization submit just one assessment so we can build a clean and accurate network assets.
SELF-ASSESSMENT FORM
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NETWORK RESOURCES
Network Member Directory
Network Resource Guide
Interactive Network Asset Map
**The asset map is currently in beta as we continue to build and improve. You may experience occasional inaccuracies or downtime. **
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Who Makes Up Belong Charlotte Network
Churches (16)
Calvary Church
Carmel Baptist Church
Elevation Church – Blakeney
Five Stones Church
Forest Hill Church
Hope Community Church
Hope Community Church – Shelby
Joyful Table Church
Lifepointe Church
New City Church
Steele Creek Church
StoneBridge Church Community
The Park Church (PLUS Ministry)
Threshold Church
Transformation Church
Warehouse 242
Nonprofits (21)
Able-Minded
Camp Blue Skies
Cakeable
Charlotte Catholic High School
Down Syndrome Association of Greater Charlotte
Dynamic Empowerment Solutions / Platinum Solutions Ministries
Embraced
FamilyLife
FORCLT
Gigi’s Playhouse Charlotte
HopeKids NC
Joni and Friends
Joni and Friends NC
Lifespan Services
Polkadot Parent
Rooted Hearts Ministries / Eastgate Charlotte
The Barnabas Center
Uniquely You Charlotte Metro
YMCA of Greater Charlotte
Young Life Capernaum (York County)
Businesses (7)
A Special Needs Plan
Brain Balance
HAERFEST Coffee Roasting Co
Next Chapter Connections
Northwestern Mutual
RyzAb0ve Fitness
Workpath Partners
Foundations (1)
Inclusion Rocks Foundation
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March 2026 Launch Event
Our Belong Charlotte Network Launch marked the beginning of something meaningful. We are building a network committed to helping individuals and families experience true belonging within our churches and across our city.
RECORDING OF THE MARCH LAUNCH EVENT
Take a look at a few moments from the event below.
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If you need anything from the network, please feel free to email us at: belongclt@forcharlotte.org
