NEWS

Education Summit – Tuesday, March 3

AJC is hosting an Education Summit: Learning Together – State of Education in North Mecklenburg at the Ada Jenkins Center on Tuesday, March 3, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

This summit will bring together families, educators, partners, and community members to engage in meaningful dialogue around the current state of education in our region and explore opportunities to learn and move forward together.

Music for Good – Thursday, May 21

Event update:  Music for Good returns Thursday, May 21. Please save the date and keep a lookout for more details soon!

• To sign up for ticket updates and sponsorship information, CLICK HERE

HEALTHY INITIATIVES/FOOD PANTRY

• Volunteer opportunity to help prepare/serve sandwiches and simple sides for LEARN Works students on Thursday afternoons beginning Jan 22.
  • Hours: 2:30-4:30 p.m. every Thursday- possibly through Spring.
  • Will work independently but direction will be provided with staff available to answer questions or assist.
  • Professional culinary experience not necessary.
• Admin help to create food label stickers. This could be done remotely. Direction will be provided. Good opportunity for teen/college student!

For Healthy Initiative opportunities, please contact Heidi Acker Here!

LEARN WORKS

LEARN Works Volunteers for our Huntersville location

(Must be 16 years old or older):

• To be a regular weekly volunteer in Huntersville for the spring semester, CLICK HERE 
• Have questions? Email our Director of Education

FREE TAX MECK PREP

Free Tax Prep Meck sites offer free tax help to people who need assistance preparing their own tax returns, including:

• Low to Moderate Income Families, annual income below $67,000
• Persons with disabilities
• Limited English-speaking taxpayers

For Taxpayers: We have expanded our locations across eight sites in Mecklenburg County beginning February.

Current year and prior year tax return preparation is available at all sites. Click here for more information.

BLOOMERANG VOLUNTEER MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
This system will feature a menu of volunteer opportunities across all our programs, making it simpler to find the right fit for your interests and availability. It will also help us better manage scheduling, communication, and impact tracking. Visit us here for a preview.

EVENT SPACE AVAILABLE

Host Your Next Event at Ada Jenkins Center!
Looking for the perfect space to hold your next meeting, workshop, holiday party, or special event? The Ada Jenkins Center offers a welcoming and versatile venue for gatherings of all sizes!
Why Choose AJC?

• Spacious and well-equipped space
• Convenient location in the heart of the community
• Available parking
• Every booking supports our mission to empower neighbors in need

By renting our space, you’re not just hosting an event—you’re investing in a stronger community! Learn more here.

FRIEND OF ADA OPPORTUNITIES 

If you have an idea or would like to speak about hosting your own “Friend of Ada” event and impact your community, send an email here!