Community Resources and Information

Technology

• Personal Laptops (high school only)

  • If a high school Scholar has a need for a laptop, GenOne will work with them and their families to provide them with one. 

• Hotspots

  • Students apply for hotspots at their schools by contacting the technology coordinator or media center specialist on site.  

  • If the school is out of hotspots, GenOne will sponsor a hotspot for the student and their family for the school year. 

Paying Bills

• Commonwealth Charlotte (CWC)

  • Low Interest Loan Program

    • If our Scholars’ families need a loan to help them get through these trying times, we compiled some resources below.

      • Speak to a Financial Counselor to get started

Food

• CMS Eats At Home

  • Starting September 1: Scholars can sign up for meal bundles. If they qualify for free or reduced lunch, or attend one of these Schools (list here), they will get 5 free breakfast and lunch meal packs delivered to their bus stop each week.

• Camino Center Food Pantry

  • Application: https://hipaa.jotform.com/200974308359057 (no SSN needed)

• Second Harvest Food Bank

  • In case our Scholars or their families need to visit a food pantry

• Loaves & Fishes (Food Pantry)

  • GenOne is now an official loaves & fishes referral partner! Students can reach out through GenOne for a referral if they have a need. 

Health & Wellness 

• Anderson Counseling

  • If our Scholars or their families need professional mental health support through these challenging times, they are able to sign up through Anderson Counseling. Cost of care is covered with Medicaid and virtual clients meetings are available. Other insurance forms are also accepted.

  • Call: 704-208-4458

• Camino Center Clinic - General Clinic

  • The center also has masks, COVID test kits, health supplies and access to medical care.

• Other Free Mental Health Resources via Charlotte Observer