Alexander Children's Foundation

06/05/2026

Becoming a lunch buddy is a great way to get involved at Alexander Youth Network and make a meaningful difference in a child's life!

If you would like more information on how to become a lunch buddy, please email Ashley Nieves, Volunteer Engagement Officer, at [email protected] or visit our website: https://www.alexanderyouthnetwork.org/make-a.../volunteer/

Drew Summerford is pictured sharing time with a student through our Lunch Buddy program, where consistent presence makes a real difference in a child’s school day.
This program gives caring adults a way to build trust and offer encouragement in a simple, steady way that children can rely on.

If you have been looking for a meaningful way to give back, this is a great place to start.

Learn more about becoming a Lunch Buddy and supporting a child who could use an extra layer of encouragement. https://www.alexanderyouthnetwork.org/make-a-difference/volunteer/

05/29/2026

Check out our May eNews at the link below!

https://www.alexanderyouthnetwork.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/May-2026-eNews.pdf

This month we're sharing about one of our longest corporate sponsors, Crowder, and the three generations of Crowder family members that have supported Alexander Youth Network!

05/26/2026

Thank you to Guitarists For Good for their generous donation of acoustic guitars, ukuleles, a keyboard, and more for the kids at our Charlotte PRTF to enjoy! 🎸🎶

Guitarists for Good is a nonprofit based out of Raleigh that shares its love of music by donating instruments to agencies serving individuals affected by homelessness, trauma, and recovery.

We are so excited to use these instruments through guided music therapy interventions, allowing our kids the opportunity to explore creativity, build confidence, and develop healthy coping mechanisms in a safe and supportive environment.

Thank you for supporting the kids we serve and sharing your love of music with us! 💚

05/22/2026

We are honored that Alexander Youth Network is a beneficiary of Ace The Stigma's 3rd Annual Tennis Memorial Tournament. This impactful event returns June 19-20 to honor the legacy of Chuck Reiney through sport and community impact.

To learn more about the event and to sign up to participate: https://www.acethestigma.com/upcoming-events/2026-clt-memorial-event-honoring-chuck-reiney?fbclid=IwY2xjawR9kc1leHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFrbzFPVFE3UE93ZXdtVjZnc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHiQlsYVSwc_pj3OmlMD7erCIJj2vVjp8CC1anupUDR7GOXIg3-DsIBAh6VY__aem_pInTVJf8T9_VhZs13LEnhg

The 3rd Annual Ace The Stigma Tennis Memorial Tournament returns June 19–20, 2026, honoring the legacy of Chuck Reiney through sport and community impact. This memorial event brings players and families together with a shared focus on advancing mental health awareness and access to resources.

Alexander Youth Network is proud to be a beneficiary organization of this year’s tournament. Proceeds will directly support services for children and families who need access to mental health care and support.

We are grateful to be part of an event that uses the power of sport to open conversations, reduce stigma, and create meaningful change in our community.

Click here to learn more: https://www.acethestigma.com/upcoming-events/2026-clt-memorial-event-honoring-chuck-reiney

05/21/2026

On April 21st we had our annual fundraising event, Celebrating Our Kids, at the NASCAR Hall of Fame. We were joined by over 300 community members, donors, and partners to hear more about the mission of Alexander Youth Network and learn how they can help support the children we serve. We are excited to announce that this year's event raised $1 million to support the programs and services provided by Alexander!

This year we heard from a former client, Julien Franco, and the Alexander Youth Network staff member, Patrick Brown, that played an instrumental role on Julien’s path to healing while in our Residential Treatment Center in Greensboro. Todd Carlson, an Alexander Youth Network board member, also shared with our guests the journey his family has had navigating the mental health care system and why our mission is so meaningful to him. Thank you so much for sharing your stories! We were left inspired and in awe of your courage and strength 💚

We were also joined by a few kids from our Charlotte Day Treatment and Psychiatric Residential Treatment programs. They greeted guests as they arrived and did a performance demonstrating what they’ve learned with our therapeutic drumming program! They had a great time getting dressed up and meeting new people. Thank you to Malik McCrimmon and Jerome Nelson for helping prepare our drummers for their performance.

We are so grateful to everyone that attended and our staff and volunteers that helped make this event so successful. Check out our album below to see photos from the event.

If you would like to support the work of Alexander Youth Network, please consider making a donation on our website: https://www.alexanderyouthnetwork.org/events/celebrating-our-kids-donations/

05/21/2026

05/20/2026

Last week, our Day Treatment kiddos had a special visit from our ACF board member, Lucy Butler, and her friends! They got to pick out a flower and decorate a pot to plant it in 🌷

The kids had a great time and they can't wait to continue taking care of their new plants! Thank you for spending your morning with us 💚

05/14/2026

We are honored that Alexander Youth Network is one of the organizations receiving funds raised at Ace The Stigma's Tennis Memorial Event! This annual event honors the memory of Chuck Reiney and provides two days of tennis, community, and conversations that matter. Ace The Stigma's mission is to defeat the stigma around mental health and su***de prevention.

Check out their post to learn more about how you can get involved in this meaningful and impactful event!

🎟️ REGISTER FOR EVENTS BY JUNE 5 → https://bit.ly/Register-2026CLT
🛍️ Register for the Live & Silent Auction: https://bit.ly/Register-2026CLT-Auction

05/13/2026

Last week our friends from Marsh joined us on campus for their Day of Service!

They helped us with several projects around campus including spreading mulch, painting, and building a new bench for our playground. Thank you for spending your day with us! 💙

05/01/2026

Join us on campus for Alexander in Action: Discover Alexander Youth Network! This hour long campus tour gives you the opportunity to learn more about our programs and see first hand the impact your support has on our mission.

Tours are on the first Thursday of every month at 12:00 pm and the third Thursday of every month at 4:30 pm. We hope you will join us in May or June!

To learn more about tours, contact Kaitlyn Dixon at [email protected] or visit our website to sign up.

https://www.alexanderyouthnetwork.org/make-a.../take-a-tour/