Hannah Fitch graduated with the Civic Impact Academy’s Second Cohort in December, 2025.

Here’s a look at their Community Design Challenge:

Name of Project: Connect with a Cause

Connect with a Cause is Hannah Fitch's initiative to increase awareness of Charlotte's nonprofit community by creating a recurring event series that connects residents with local organizations making a difference. Through themed quarterly events, nonprofits will have the opportunity to showcase their missions, engage potential volunteers and donors, and connect community members with valuable resources. By strengthening partnerships across the nonprofit, business, and civic sectors, the initiative aims to foster greater civic engagement, expand community collaboration, and make it easier for Charlotteans to discover meaningful ways to give back and get involved.