CHARLOTTE CLUBHOUSE: On Pause, NOT Closed

Dear Friends,

On behalf of my friends at Charlotte Clubhouse, I am sharing the news that the board released this week. The emphasis on NOT CLOSED is mine, to emphasize that this vital organization has not closed, but is merely on pause. Here follows their official announcement:

When we first opened in 2022, Charlotte Clubhouse served a small group of dedicated members in a shared space. Within two years, attendance more than doubled. Members found purpose, connection, and confidence. But without a permanent space, we had to pause operations—and our members lost their daily source of support.

Now, it’s time for our next chapter — and we need your help to make it happen.

A Place to Belong: Building the Future of Charlotte Clubhouse

Together, we will raise $300,000 by June 30, 2026 to create a permanent, ADA-compliant space that meets North Carolina DHHS and Clubhouse International standards — and allows us to reopen five days a week.

Your support will help us:

Secure a permanent, accessible home for our membersUpfit and license the space to meet safety and accessibility standards ($100K)Furnish and equip our new location with welcoming, functional spaces ($20K)Purchase a Clubhouse van to help members access employment and community ($60K)

With your help, Charlotte Clubhouse can once again open its doors to provide belonging, connection, and recovery.

CC has entered a technical assistance partnership with MONARCH, a strong, stable mental health organization. Pending a successful campaign, CC will join Monarch as an auspice organization, in which CC will maintain commitment to the clubhouse model and its unique identity while Integrating within a stable, 67-year-old organization to support long-term program stability, sustainability and growth.

Click here to Support Us Today!Prefer to Mail Your Gift?

Make checks payable to Charlotte Clubhouse and send to:

PO Box 8022

Providence Rd, Suite 500-104

Charlotte, NC 28277

Include “A Place to Belong Campaign” in the memo line.

Charlotte Clubhouse is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. EIN: 87-2371208

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Thank you for Believing in Belonging! The fundraising co-chairs Melissa O’Lenick (board1@charlotteclubhouse.org) and Megan McCann (secretary@charlotteclubhouse.org) would love to connect with you about campaign support or partnership opportunities. In closing, here is a picture of members receiving the “Rise Up” award from ICU Talks in Charlotte in 2025. What an honor to be recognized by another local organization that shares similar mission and values!