The Plus Collective

IF YOU ARE JOINING US TOMORROW for our annual Celebration Breakfast, a morning of community, connection, and impact, here are a few quick details to help your morning go smoothly:

DOORS OPEN AT 8:30AM!! We will begin promptly at 9:00am

Event Highlights
• Celebrate our 2025 grantees and the impact they’re making across the Charlotte LGBTQ+ community
• Hear inspiring stories from local nonprofits
• Enjoy breakfast, coffee, and conversation with fellow community changemakers

Parking & Transportation
• Parking: The 7th Street Station parking deck offers 90 minutes of free parking with validation from Market vendors.
o Be sure to bring your parking ticket inside with you, you’ll need it to get it validated before leaving.
• Light Rail: The CATS Blue Line 7th Street Station stops directly at The Market’s front doors.

Timing
• Doors & coffee open at 8:30 AM
• Program begins promptly at 9:00 AM
• We’ll wrap up by 10:00 AM so you can head into your day inspired and energized

What to Bring
• Your enthusiasm and gratitude, we’re celebrating YOU and the power of collective giving!
• Your parking ticket for validation
• Optional: a friend or colleague curious to learn more about The Plus Collective, limited tickets still available https://connect.fftc.org/site/Calendar?id=100661&view=Detail

Stay Connected
Follow us on https://www.instagram.com/plus_charlotte/, Facebook, or visit https://www.thepluscollective.org/ to see grantee stories and event photos after the celebration.
See you Tuesday morning for a joyful start to the day!

❄️ Winter Awakening builds safe and affirming spaces for LGBTQ+ people through arts, community, and celebration during the winter season. https://www.winterawakening.org/

We’re proud to honor them as a Project-Based Grant recipient! 🎉

📅 Join us to celebrate at The Celebration October 21, 2025 at 7th Street Market.

🎟️ More information and tickets to The Celebration here: https://connect.fftc.org/site/Calendar?id=100661&view=Detail