FFTC Annual Gala

220 North Tryon Street,Charlotte NC 28202

08 October, 2021

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Join our community in celebrating what we have collectively accomplished in 2021! The Annual Meeting is the Foundation's signature event and a unique opportunity for all sectors in the community to unite in the spirit of philanthropy. The luncheon featured a keynote discussion between nationally renowned chef and philanthropist José Andrés and PBS star Chef Vivian Howard. Among the highlights, the Foundation shared updates on key philanthropic initiatives, including the growth of FFTC's Charlotte Housing Opportunity Investment Fund and the community's push to increase access to affordable housing. The event featured an announcement of a combined $30 million commitment to the cause from BB&T and SunTrust banks, as well as the SunTrust Foundation. Other topics included the community's increasing response to improving economic mobility and its adaptation of the Leading on Opportunity report, as well as a spotlight on the Foundation's Hurricane Florence Response Fund. The Foundation's presentation culminated in a 10-minute documentary showcasing the people, families and nonprofits who are still recovering from the devastation of Hurricane Florence. Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat. Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit esse cillum dolore eu fugiat nulla pariatur. Excepteur sint occaecat cupidatat non proident, sunt in culpa qui officia deserunt mollit anim id est laborum.