Community Matters 5K
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Community Matters 5K - Charlotte, NC
The Community Matters 5K is a fundraising event held on August 29, 2026, at Community Matters Cafe on West 1st Street in Charlotte, North Carolina. Proceeds benefit Charlotte Rescue Mission’s Community Matters Cafe, an extension program that supports graduates of the Mission’s 120-day recovery program. The cafe’s Life Skills Program provides a six-month transition that includes classroom and restaurant-based training on topics such as conflict resolution, expressing concerns, and healthy ways to cope with stress. During the six-month program, housing and transportation expenses for participants are covered.
Event formats listed include a 5K Run/Walk and a 5K Ruck, along with registration options titled Sleep In Supporter and Sponsor a Resident; the Sponsor a Resident option covers the registration cost for a Charlotte Rescue Mission resident but does not include the purchaser’s own registration. Visible registration pricing ranges from $44.79 to $66.18 depending on registration dates.
Fundraising progress and event scale are noted on the organizer page: the cafe’s fundraising goal is $20,000 with $1,965.81 raised to date, and the event shows 218 participants. A range of organizational sponsors and post-race partners are listed. Registration terms state that there are no refunds and that race management may cancel or modify the event; fees are nonrefundable in case of cancellation due to Acts of God. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
