Thank you, NAAIA and SCOR for choosing us as your philanthropic partner for your holiday gathering! We are grateful for your partnership and your donations will be used to directly support our children and families.
​​
To learn more about our programs, click here. For other ways you can get involved, click here.
​
Click on the links below to see us in action!
​
-
What is the next step after submitting an Afterschool interest form?Once the interest form and interview are completed, your information is then submitted to the Selection and Enrollment Specialist for further review. The Selection and Enrollment Specialist will place you on the waiting list. Then, you will receive a waitlist letter.
-
How do you determine eligibility?Eligibility is determined by a number of factors, including family size and income. In addition to other qualifying indicators, families receiving assistance and those experiencing homelessness are categorically eligible.
-
What's the next step after submitting an interest form?Once the interest form and interview are completed, your information is then submitted to a Selection and Enrollment Specialist for further review. We prioritize placement based on families with the greatest need, utilizing our selection and criteria points. ​ If selected, a Selection and Enrollment Specialist will contact you by phone or email to let you know about placement and next steps
-
When does open enrollment for Early Head Start/Head Start begin for the program year?Open enrollment for the Afterschool program begins in July and closes in March.
-
How long will I be on the waitlist?The length of time that you will remain on the waitlist may vary. The waiting list is not ranked. We evaluate each upcoming seat to serve the children and families with the greatest need. If selected, a Selection and Enrollment Specialist will contact you by email to let you know about placement and next steps. You can contact us at info@ac4ed.org for questions and further assistance.
Our Mission​
Our mission is to provide high-quality education and support for children in need through partnership with their families.
Our Vision​
Our vision is to positively affect the future of children at risk by improving economic mobility through education.
​
Our Impact ​
Through our services to families and communities for more than 80 years, AC4Ed has become a trusted voice and partner for children and parents. We are honored to be ingrained in the communities we serve and are pleased to work alongside other organizations and partners that share our passion for serving children and families.
Alliance Center for Education, affectionately known as AC4Ed, was formerly known as Bethlehem Center of Charlotte until a rebranding in 2020. Bethlehem Center was founded in 1940 by the United Methodist Women in the Brooklyn neighborhood of Charlotte to provide much-needed childcare and support to mothers during WWII.
​
This support was greatly needed and expanded over the next several years. In 1956, services expanded into the Southside, Brookhill, and Wilmore Communities, offering Charlotte’s first free kindergarten programs, activities for school-age children and other family enrichment services. Today, AC4Ed operates in 12 Center locations across Charlotte, serving more than 800 families daily.
​
Help us shape brighter futures
Donations allow us to continue providing high-quality educational resources to communities and families in need. Education is one of the best indicators of a successful future. Your support allows us to provide children with the tools necessary to succeed in school and well beyond.
​
Your contribution supports our programs and mission. Every donation, no matter the amount, helps us to continue providing necessary support to the children we serve to ensure they are successful leaders of tomorrow.
Click here to make a difference by making a gift
​