2016

Established UC Faith & Civic Leaders Group 

The UC Faith & Civic Leaders started  as a direct response to the Keith Lamont Scott shooting on September 20, 2016 and the civil unrest that followed. Under the direction of Brent Jones from Stonebridge Church Community, Christian leaders in the University City and Hidden Valley areas of north Charlotte gather regularly for prayer, relationship-building, and strategic collaboration focused on community transformation.  https://forcharlotte.org

Monthly meetings are held to continue to serve to community needs, enhance the network and build social capital.   

2017

Formation of the UCITY Family Zone

The group was established to promote overall wellbeing, reduce preventable disease, and increase social capital in the people and communities of University City, by coordinating and expanding social determinants of health activities through a Community Organization, University, Business, and Faith-Based Organizations (FBO) partnership.  ​

General Meetings​

2018

Launched “Movement Day” video & Launched Survey: who’s serving our UC community

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The UCITY Family Zone presented a video produced by Silent Images and shown at "Movement Day".  https://vimeo.com/253462606

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To better understand the needs of community and know what organizations are working across the UC area, a survey was launched.  These organizations were invited to become a collaborating partner of the UCITY Family Zone. 

2019

Restructured UCITY Family Zone, Steering Committee Established

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Strategic Planning Session lead by Wendy Pascual at Crossway Consulting, under the direction of Dr. Mark DeHaven the Steering Committee was formalized.  Each member leads one of the Community of Practice that will enhance resources to better serve the UC Community.  Dr. Mark DeHaven chairs the committee. 

Communities of Practice: Education, Food Security, Health & Wellness, Neighborhood Development and Social Capital. 

2020

Coordinated Emergency COVID-19 Response Team-rapid response to the UC community needs; Facilitated collaborative community engagement programs and initiatives.

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The team comprised organizations working in partnership to establish a food access network, healthcare information on COVID-19 and free testing sites, access to housing resources, financial resources to business owners, and provided education support programs.  https://inside.uncc.edu/news-features/2020-04-14/unc-charlotte-professor-forms-response-group-help-community-needs-during.

Facilitated community engagement activities and programs: 

• Community Hub Garden https://communityhub1245.org/photo-gallery#

• Community Ambassador Program

• Volunteer Engagement Network

• Workforce development program by Men of Destiny

• I-CAN TODAY, food delivery - food access network 

• UC Farmers Market at The Lake.  https://univcitymarket.org/ 

• Remote learning for kids without a permanent home.

• Health is Wealth series