At Mosaic of Charlotte, our mission is to serve with compassion and build meaningful relationships throughout our community. One of our most heartfelt recent initiatives took place at Gracious Hands Women’s Shelter, where we spent an afternoon that was about much more than just food.
Together with our partners at Embrace Relief, we had the honor of hosting a cooking class and care package distribution—a day filled with warmth, laughter, and shared humanity.
More Than a Meal: Cooking, Sharing, Connecting
The afternoon began with the delivery of care packages—each one thoughtfully assembled with essential supplies and items meant to uplift. But the true magic happened when we stepped into the kitchen.
With sleeves rolled up and smiles on our faces, we joined the women in a hands-on cooking session. It was more than a culinary experience; it was a moment of mutual respect, storytelling, and sisterhood.
In that shared space, we didn’t just prepare food—we built trust, community, and joy.
How You Can Support This Work
This kind of outreach doesn’t happen without people like you. Here’s how you can get involved:
🧑🍳 Volunteer for Future Events
Sign up to join upcoming cooking classes or community outreach programs with Mosaic of Charlotte.
🎁 Donate Supplies or Funds
Your donations help us provide care packages, food ingredients, and other essentials for programs like this.
📥 Send financial contributions via Zelle:
charlotte@divancenter.org
In-kind donations (e.g., toiletries, non-perishable food, kitchen tools) are also warmly welcomed.
Join Us in Serving with Love
When we show up with empathy and effort, we create safe, supportive spaces for women facing difficult transitions. With your help, we can continue offering programs that nourish both the body and soul.
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Together, we can make love and care the foundation of real, lasting change.