Lakewood Neighborhood Alliance Inc

Give 8/28: Power and Possibility for Lakeview

From 5% to 100%: Rewriting the Odds in 28208

In Charlotte’s most impoverished zip codes, children are born with less than a 5% chance of escaping poverty. But Lakeview Neighborhood Alliance is proving that when a community leads its own change, the odds don’t stand a chance.

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Why This Matters:

Charlotte once ranked 50th of 50 U.S. cities for economic mobility. Today, it’s 38th—a 24% improvement (Changing Opportunity study, Raj Chetty). Progress is real, but the opportunity gap remains wide.

In 28208:

• Poverty rates are the highest in the city

• Families face persistent barriers to housing, healthcare, and opportunity

• Yet trust, resilience, and cultural pride remain strong

LNA is closing the gap by placing power and possibility back into the hands of residents.

The 3E LIVE GR8TLY Ecosystem

The 3E stands for Engage, Educate, & Empower—a living blueprint for transformation. Guided by our Core 8 Principles, we work to ensure that thriving is measured not just in income, but in dignity, ownership, and collective well-being.

Central to this vision is the Economic Mobility Hub (EHub)—a future community-owned space that will anchor many of these principles. Designed as a cooperative campus, the EHub will house workforce training, small-scale manufacturing, health access programs, green space activation, and more. It’s not just a building—it’s a home for collective solutions.

Core 8 Guiding Principles:

1. Design That Reflects Us – Development without displacement, honoring Lakeview’s heritage through architecture, art, and public spaces.

2. Green/Play Spaces for Wellness – Parks, gardens, and play areas that connect people and promote whole-body health.

3. Human-Centered Education – Learning rooted in cultural identity, sustainability, and cooperative living.

4. Collective Prosperity – Building cooperative businesses so profits stay in the community.

5. Housing That Holds Us Together – Affordable, intergenerational housing designed for stability and connection.

6. Moving in Rhythm with Nature – Sustainable, accessible transportation for all.

7. Equity in Care & Relief – Community-led healthcare and disaster relief that removes barriers to wellness.

8. Circulating Trust, Not Just Currency – A community-rooted credit union fueling generational wealth.

   
   

The Work Is Working

In the last year, LNA has:

• Supported 200+ residents through wellness and mobility programs

• Prevented 25+ household displacements

• Equipped 100+ youth as community changemakers

• Distributed $150,000+ in critical support

• Achieved a 97% resident trust rate

Our next goal: Catalyze another 24% gain in economic mobility—shaping a model that neighborhoods nationwide can follow.

How You Can Help This Give 8/28

• Donate – Visit LNACharlotte.org and click DONATE.

• Shop for Change – Visit LivingSt8ments.com 10% of all proceeds go to LNA.

• Volunteer & Connect – Email info@LNACharlotte.org to join our newsletter.

• Spread the Word – Follow @LakeviewCLT on Facebook & Instagram and share our story.

This Give 8/28, your investment powers today’s programs and builds tomorrow’s EHub—a place where housing, health, education, and economic opportunity are rooted in community ownership. 

Together, we LIVE GR8TLY.