Our Story
For nearly two decades, Faith Works Foundation has stood beside Charlotte's most vulnerable families — not just meeting needs, but restoring dignity and building futures.
Born From a Calling
Faith Works Foundation was established in 2017 in Mecklenburg County with a simple but powerful conviction: that faith without action is incomplete. What began as a small group of volunteers distributing food in Charlotte's underserved neighborhoods has grown into a full-service nonprofit touching thousands of lives each year.
Since 2017, we have served more than 2,400 families — providing emergency food, housing navigation, job readiness training, and wraparound family support. We believe every person carries inherent dignity, and our work is to help families discover and build on their own strength.
2,400+
Families Served
18
Years of Service
350+
Active Volunteers
Our Core Values
Dignity
We treat every person we serve with the respect and compassion they deserve — no exceptions.
Faith in Action
Our work is rooted in the belief that genuine faith compels us to serve, give, and show up for our neighbors.
Community
We don't serve families from a distance — we walk alongside them, building real relationships that last.
Accountability
Every dollar donated and every hour volunteered is stewarded with integrity and transparency.
Board of Directors
Crystal Simmons-Douglas
President
Ashley Suwandi
Secretary
Donnetta Graham
Chairman
Join Us in This Work
Whether you volunteer, donate, or simply spread the word — you are part of the story. Together, we can reach every family that needs us.