OVC Annual Grantee Cluster Convening
Charlotte, North Carolina | October 9-11, 2024
We are excited to gather in person for the upcoming OVC Annual Grantee Cluster Convening in Charlotte, North Carolina from October 9-11, 2024! This gathering will be a time to engage in peer-to-peer information sharing and networking between sites to promote problem-solving and innovation.
Convening Information
 | Meeting SpaceDubois Center at UNC Charlotte Center City320 E. 9th Street |
Daily Agenda
Wednesday, October 9, 2024
- 2:00 p.m. — Welcome & Introductions
- 2:45 p.m. — OVC Project Overview
- 3:15 p.m. — Practices for Prevention and Early Intervention of Trafficking
- 4:15 p.m. — Small Group Discussion
- 4:45 p.m. — Review & Adjourn
Thursday, October 10, 2024
- 9:00 a.m. — Welcome
- 9:15 a.m. — Centering Equity in Programs and Organizations
- 10:30 a.m. — Wellness Break
- 10:45 p.m. — Grantee Presentations
- 12:00 p.m. — Lunch Break (On Your Own)
- 1:00 p.m. — Grantee Presentation
- 2:15 p.m. — Community Mapping: Leveraging Strengths and Navigating Challenges in Trafficking Prevention
- 3:15 p.m. — Wellness Break
- 3:30 p.m. — Community Mapping pt. 2
- 4:30 p.m. — Adjourn
Friday, October 11, 2024
- 9:00 a.m. — Welcome
- 9:15 a.m. — Strategies for Engaging Youth Impacted by Human Trafficking
- 10:15 a.m. — Grantee Presentations
- 11:15 a.m. — Wellness Break
- 11:30 a.m. — Somatic Healing and Self-Care in Human Trafficking Prevention
- 12:15 p.m. — Review, Reflection
- 12:30 p.m. — Close
Hotel Information
 | HotelHomewood Suites by Hilton Charlotte Uptown First Ward508 N. College St. |
Nearby Needs
Food (within a 10-minute walk)
- The Market at 7th Street
Address: 224 E 7th St.
Walking Distance: 0.1 miles (About 4 minutes)
Cuisine: Food hall and shops
Average Cost: $10 - $20 - Mert's Heart and Soul
Address: 214 N College St.
Walking Distance: 0.2 miles (About 6 minutes)
Cuisine: Southern & Soul food
Average Cost: $10 - $20 - Jimmy John's
Address: 300 N College St.
Walking Distance: 0.2 miles (About 6 minutes)
Cuisine: Sandwich shop
Average Cost: $10 - $15 - Rooster's Wood-Fired Kitchen
Address: 150 N College St.
Walking Distance: 0.2 miles (About 6 minutes)
Cuisine: Wood-fired meats & Southern-style dishes
Average Cost: $15 - $30 - The Asbury
Address: 235 N Tryon St.
Walking Distance: 0.3 miles (About 8 minutes)
Cuisine: Southern-inspired seasonal cuisine
Average Cost: $20 - $40 - Fahrenheit Charlotte
Address: 222 S Caldwell St.
Walking Distance: 0.4 miles (About 10 minutes)
Cuisine: Rooftop American cuisine
Average Cost: $30 - $60 - Tupelo Honey Southern Kitchen & Bar
Address: 101 S Tryon St.
Walking Distance: 0.4 miles (About 10 minutes)
Cuisine: Modern Southern comfort food
Average Cost: $15 - $30 - Aria Tuscan Grill
Address: 100 N Tryon St.
Walking Distance: 0.4 miles (About 10 minutes)
Cuisine: Italian-inspired dishes
Average Cost: $20 - $40
Coffee Shops
- Not Just Coffee (Opens 8 a.m.)
Address: 224 E 7th St.
Walking Distance: 0.1 miles (About 4 minutes) - Starbucks
Address: 101 S Tryon St.
Walking Distance: 0.4 miles (About 10 minutes)
Pharmacies & Convenience Stores
- CVS Pharmacy
Address: 210 E. Trade St.
Phone: (704) 971-1254
Walking Distance: 0.4 miles (About 10 minutes) - Walgreens
Address: 101 S Tryon St. P
hone: (704) 334-6262
Walking Distance: 0.4 miles (About 10 minutes)
Groceries
- Harris Teeter
Address: 325 W 6th St.
Walking Distance: 0.6 miles (About 12 minutes) - Whole Foods Market
Address: 400 E Brooklyn Ave.
Walking Distance: 0.8 miles (About 16 minutes)
Questions?
If you have any questions about this event, please email info@youthcollaboratory.org.
This OVC Cluster Convening is produced by Youth Collaboratory, Inc. under grant number 2020-MU-MU-K001 awarded by the Office for Victims of Crime, Office of Justice Programs, U.S. Department of Justice. The opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this meeting are those of the contributors and do not necessarily represent the official position or policies of the U.S. Department of Justice.