Charlotte Mecklenburg Dream Center

Meet one of our valued partners: Crisis Assistance Ministry

Crisis Assistance Ministry allows us to shop at their free store for household items in bulk for our neighbors.

Starting in October, we'll also be able to refer neighbors for rental and utility assistance, providing even more crucial support!

We’re honored to partner with this organization to serve those in our community who are in financial crisis.

We love our Adopt a Block volunteers!

Charlotte Mecklenburg Dream Center volunteer teams bring hope and a heart to serve to the streets of the J.T. Williams, Reid Park and Thomasboro neighborhoods of Charlotte.

Get involved in this ministry by clicking the link to volunteer in our bio!

A simple act of kindness can make a world of difference.

Whether it’s a cold water bottle, fresh vegetables, or a heartfelt prayer, our Food Market ministry provides essential support and compassion to our community. Together, we’re making a positive impact, one gesture at a time.

At Kidz Jam, we create a safe space for kids to run, play, make friends, and most importantly, learn who they are in Christ. 💙

Every Friday since 2012, we’ve been gathering in Uptown Charlotte for our Street Ministry.

We cherish the opportunity to meet families where they are, offering prayer and encouragement along the way.

Learn more about Street Ministry on our website through the link in bio!

A hug can say more than words ever could! Thank you to our amazing volunteers for bringing joy and care to our neighborhoods! 🤗

Prayer is at the heart of everything we do. While our programs address physical needs, we also aim to meet spiritual needs through prayer, support, and love.

Happy Sunday! 🙌🏼

Dream On! ✨😀

At the Charlotte Mecklenburg Dream Center, we aim to restore hope and transform lives through a Christ-centered community. With hope comes dreams, and with dreams comes action.

Join us in empowering individuals to reach their full potential and create lasting change.

Fun + games + Word of God = KIDZ JAM!

Join us from 10:30am - 1:30pm every Saturday. Click the link in our bio to join our volunteer team!

Our Food Market ministry ministers to areas of Charlotte in highest need of accessible and affordable groceries. 🥕 Every Thursday, volunteers come together to deliver groceries to our neighborhoods.

Interested in getting involved? Click the link in our bio!

The Charlotte Mecklenburg Dream Center has partnered with A Better World!

Pastor Ken Gilliard founded A Better World in 2001 to provide a positive educational after-school program for the at-risk youth of our community, serving approximately seventy children each week.

Their dedication to our youth goes beyond the needs of the classroom, and volunteers become a pivotal member in their lives.

We are pleased to announce our partnership with this organization. We are so thankful that God has allowed us this opportunity to work together to help the youth of our community.

Did you catch our Block Parties this summer?🌞

Sending a huge thank you to & for their generosity and assistance in making these events such a success!🤍

The family and community that is created through the efforts of the Charlotte Mecklenburg Dream Center is like no other.

Build meaningful connections and change the lives of those around you today by clicking the link in our bio!

MEET THE TEAM: Jessica is a pivotal leader in our Adopt A Block neighborhoods, crafting together powerful and engaging programming for neighborhood children to learn about and love God. With a deep desire to see the next generation lead from a place of Biblical truth and relationship with the Lord, Jessica serves our neighborhoods with excellence and gratitude.

Kids are the way of the future.

At the Dream Center we focus on lifting up our youth through religious and community engagement.

Through our continuous efforts and incredible volunteers, we are
successfully shaping the lives of our youth through the word of God!

The Charlotte Mecklenburg Dream Center has partnered with Bright Blessings!

Bright Blessings is an organization devoted to serving the families in our neighborhoods by delivering Bless-A-Birthday and Bless-A-Baby packages to highlight those special moments in life. This amazing organization, founded by Amy and John Cervantes, began in 2005 as a monthly birthday program and how now grown to be a successful organization that impacts more that 27,000 children annually!

CMDC is so thankful for all the blessings this organization has given to our community and we are excited to continue our journey through spiritual restoration with our new friends at Bright Blessings.

MEET THE TEAM: Bryant serves as a bridge between Dream Center Church and the Dream Center, inviting youth through Dream Center programming into community and discipleship at Dream Center Church. With an unwavering determination to see youth transformed by a revelation of Christ, Bryant ensures youth are reached and taught with truth and compassion, and find a sense of belonging in the body of Christ.

Happy Sunday! 🙌

YHT NIGHT!

We are excited to host our youth and their parents for YTH Summer Bash this Sunday! CMDC, join us from 6pm-8pm for a mini fair with games, food, and music to kickoff the school year.

MEET THE TEAM: After several years of volunteering with the Dream Center and attending Restoring Place Church, Jamie now leads Friday Night Street Ministry, establishing meaningful relationships with our neighbors on the streets and inviting them into discipleship at Restoring Place Church. Because of Jamie’s passion for spreading the love of Jesus and the good news of the Gospel, lives have been healed and restored.

MEET THE TEAM: Victor embodies the rare balance of spiritual gifts, community development and operations management. These gifts equip Victor to initiate spiritual revival, community transformation and organizational efficiency. Victor is a licensed minister, known as a compelling speaker with a keen ability to make connections.

We are celebrating 8 years in Reid Park with a block party including food from Noble Smoke, games, treats, prizes and a raffle for our neighborhood!

MEET THE TEAM: Susanna plays an essential role in planning, executing, and evaluating programs at the Dream Center, ensuring effective implementation and alignment to the Dream Center mission and vision.

With a deep commitment to social impact, Susanna strives to empower individuals and communities through innovative and impactful programming.

"Only God can transform lives with a hot dog." -Jim Noble

Join us for Friday Night Street Ministry every Friday evening, as we gather to distribute our World Famous Charlotte Mecklenburg Dream Center Chili Cheese dogs to our friends on the streets.

Operating every Friday since 2012, many wait for us to arrive, counting on our prayers and encouragement to maintain hope.

Our volunteer teams are committed to the families that make up our communities.

We strive to craft impactful relationships and share acts of service to our neighbors.

Darian leads Dream Center Discipleship initiatives and serves as a church growth strategist.

His personal mission to Love God, Lift People and Lead Communities directly align with those of the Dream Center.

Darian welcomes the challenges of changing people’s lives through God’s word and growing them in love, turning hope and ideas into a vision.

Our volunteer teams are committed to the families that make up our communities! ❤ We strive to craft impactful relationships and share acts of service to our neighbors through the word of God.

For more details on how to get involved, please click the link in the comments below.

Every other Saturday, Charlotte Mecklenburg Dream Center volunteer teams serve the streets of the J.T. Williams, Reid Park and Thomasboro neighborhoods of Charlotte through Adopt-A-Block.

The mission of Adopt-A-Block is to give hope to Charlotte's most underserved communities through consistent and dedicated home visits, relationship building, and acts of service.

We invite you to experience this incredible community and serve others as a volunteer. Click the link in bio to learn more!

Join us in welcoming Nicole Estrada to the Charlotte Mecklenburg Dream Center!👏

As a passionate advocate for personal growth and community impact, Nicole plays an important part in encouraging others to find who they are in Christ.

Through impactful community programming and activities, she fosters faith-led transformations and encourages others to develop a profound relationship with God.