A Better World

center for academic achievement & wellness

Empowering Kids. Building Readers. Changing Futures.

As a holistic and literacy-focused nonprofit organization,  A Better World employs trauma-informed programming and evidence-based interventions to improve the health and academic outcomes of the children it serves. Community-led, culturally responsive, and collaborative in our approach, we partner with families, peer organizations, and volunteers to collectively assist students in overcoming wellness and academic barriers. With an objective to create pathways for at-risk youth to reach their full potential, we are dedicated to delivering the tools and conditions they need to thrive. 

OUR MISSION

To empower at-risk youth in West Charlotte by enriching their physical, mental and spiritual development.

VOLUNTEER

We love our volunteers! Not only can you help teach our students some essential learning skills, you can also make a meaningful connection that goes well beyond the classroom.

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Something To Look Forward To.

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A Better World provides students with a safe, positive place to relax, interact and
learn. Our growing after-school program is a sheltered haven designed to teach
and enrich students in a variety of areas. Highlights include the following:

  • Fun, interactive academic lessons from certified teachers

  • Access to iReady, our cutting-edge reading program
  • Daily devotional lessons to enhance a connection to the Gospel
  • Access to free mental health counseling from Be Well Therapy
  • Hot meals served five days per week
  • A bus that delivers toiletries, school supplies and more to our families in need

“I like devotions because when it’s my turn to talk,

I feel like you are my family and I share stuff with you all the time.”

JANIYA

Making a Real Difference

Our

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students have pursued associate and bachelor’s degrees and now give back to their community
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CHANGE THE TRAJECTORY OF A YOUNG PERSON’S LIFE

How you can help

Our students and their families come to us in dire financial circumstances. They rely on A Better World for assistance with everything from hot meals to toiletries to classroom supplies. In turn, we rely on a generous network of donors to help us support our students’ needs. Every contribution helps.

Please consider donating today!