She Built This City

06/05/2026

When the conversation is this good, you don’t scroll… you lean in. 🎙️✨ Diane Hunt of Changed Choices joined us on the Change Makers Podcast to talk leadership, impact, and the kind of work that changes lives and communities for the better.

Some people make statements.
Some people make change.
Diane does both.

06/04/2026

Our Weekend Warriors understood the assignment: build something useful, learn something new, and leave with a little extra pride in the process. 🌿🪚 This planter box workshop brought the tools, teamwork, and hands-on fun, and our participants brought the energy. Want in on the next one? Check out upcoming Weekend Warrior workshops and register here: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/organizations/she-built-this-city

06/03/2026

We’re excited to share this coverage from Qcitymetro.com on She Built This City’s vision for the future Skilled Trades Campus.

This project represents more than a building. It represents expanded pathways into the skilled trades, deeper community impact, and a bold investment in what’s possible for Charlotte.

Thank you to QCity Metro for always jumping right in with our coverage and helping us share this work with the community.

She Built This City, a Black-led nonprofit that trains women in the building trades, called the 4-acre project a "transformational moment" for the organization.

06/03/2026

Calling all SBTC Alumni...this one’s for you! Join us for a Lowe’s Site Visit and get hands-on exposure to the Honda GX390 engine, the equipment it powers, and career pathways connected to Lowe’s Tool Rental Apprenticeship Program. This is a great opportunity to keep building your knowledge, stay connected to industry opportunities, and see where your skills can take you next. Spaces are limited, so be sure to register soon. https://form.jotform.com/260136734352150

06/02/2026

Fresh off the press: Our is here! From hands-on training to life-changing opportunity, see how She Built This City turned purpose into progress, barriers into pathways, and impact into momentum. Take a look at the stories, milestones, and community wins that helped shape this year. Visit https://ow.ly/BHnh50Z6VXP to read more.

06/01/2026

The April/May edition of is out now. Inside this issue, we’re highlighting impact in action, from FOX8 spotlighting our Greensboro location and Spring ’26 cohort, to powerful conversations around childcare and workforce retention, to our Change Maker Conference Community Build, where supporters helped build 20 beds for children in our community. We’re also sharing a look at our VIP Topgolf Breakfast and the momentum building around our Skilled Trades Entrepreneurial Hub. If you want a quick look at what She Built This City has been building, celebrating, and moving forward, this is the issue to read. Visit shebuiltthiscity.org to subscribe today!

05/29/2026

We’re turning up the heat… on training. 🔥
She Built This City is excited to expand our programming to include Weatherization, with instruction provided by . This addition creates even more opportunities for participants to build hands-on skills that improve energy efficiency, strengthen homes, and open doors to workforce pathways in the skilled trades. We’re proud to continue growing programming that meets real community needs while preparing people for real opportunities. Special thanks to our Program Coordinator Cortez for capturing the magic. Want to build skills that strengthen homes and open doors? Stay connected for more training opportunities and ways to get involved.

05/28/2026

Friendly reminder: procrastination is not a trade skill. 😏🔨 The deadline to apply for A Seat at the Table is this Saturday. If you know a rising 9th–12th grader who’s ready to build skills, confidence, and real experience this summer, now’s the time to apply.

05/27/2026

Not every hero wears a cape. Some look like grab bars, handrails, and repaired ceilings. 🛠️ Our Program helps qualifying Mecklenburg County homeowners stay safer, stronger, and more secure at home, one practical repair at a time. Scan the QR code to apply.

05/26/2026

They say it takes a village. At She Built This City, sometimes it also takes childcare, courage, and a whole lot of determination. For Rosalba, support during Pre-Apprenticeship didn’t just make it possible for her to show up and learn, it also made a difference for her son. Because when moms have access, kids benefit too. Turns out building futures can start with building in the right support. Stay with Rosalba’s story, this part matters.