What We Do
What We Do
Since April 2020, the TAP program has given over $425,000 to local LGBTQ in need!
We established Twirl Assistance Program (TAP) in April 2020 to provide assistance to LGBTQ+ community members and families who are facing financial hardship.
We now have four areas of focus for 2026:
- Direct Assistance (to individual applicants for groceries, medical and transportation assistance)
- Partner Referrals (from therapists and local partner agencies for individual direct assistance)
- Mental Health & Wellness
- Financial Literacy
We also provide year-round opportunities for the LGBTQ+ community and their Allies to come together in a safe, inclusive environment while building awareness, fundraising, and giving back to our local communities.
Making an Impact in the Charlotte LGBTQ Community
Mission &
Partner Agencies
Mission &
Partner Agencies
Our mission is to bring relief, stability, and joy to the world through social advocacy and direct hardship assistance for vulnerable members of Charlotte’s LGBTQ community, while allowing our partner agencies to focus on their core services.
Sponsorship Levels & Benefits
Sponsorship Levels & Benefits
Without our sponsors and donors, nothing we do is possible. We want to thank each of you from the bottoms of our hearts for the outpouring of support we receive year after year. We appreciate every cent you give. You should know that 100% of it goes to TAP or our partner agencies for direct client assistance. Our transparency has earned us Platinum status at GuideStar, the leading watchdog of community organizations.
Please take a moment to review our sponsorship levels to see if one is right for you. The costs and benefits are listed. We will be happy to provide additional details as requested.
Please consider becoming a sponsor. You can be confident that 100% of your tax-deductible donation will go directly to our local LGBTQ community.
Sponsorship donations / payments can be made by check to “Twirl to the World Foundation” or by credit card online here
All commitments must be received by November 15 for the Sponsor name/logo to be included in the promotional materials during the 18th annual December signature event (December 5, 2026).
We wish a fully heartfelt THANK YOU to our amazing 2025/2026 sponsors!
Presenting Sponsors & Operational Support
Zuni Johnson & Jason McCraw – Just Twirl Events • Arek Gazda & Jovan Petrezanov • Hydration Station Foundation • The Plus Collective • The Scorpio Charlotte
Diamond Sponsors
Lee Robertson – Robertson & Associates, P.A. • Tito’s Handmade Vodka • Howard Upchurch & John Hoemann
Platinum Sponsors
Stephen Arnold • Bar Argon • MADabolic Charlotte • Michael Decker • Christopher Jones & Steven Wilson • Cory Kaufman & Derrek Wallace • Make A Move • John Richardson
Gold Sponsors
Lucky Anneheim • John Arrowood • Brad Brothers • John Covington • Robert Dogens • John Epperson • Nick Ginn • Greg Godley • Walter Kearns & Tim Bice • David Kuntz & Elijah Hue • Erin Lapham • Thomas Lavandosky • Chris & Heath Mann-Hamlett • Dennis Mendoza & Greg Matejcik • NoDa Brewing Company • QFitness & Wellness • Jaime Rechkemmer • Resident Research, LLC – David Plank • Brent Stough & John Vick • Keith Towery & Bret Marshall • CJ Vandyke & Matt Hollander
For the sixth year in a row, Twirl to the World Foundation has received the Platinum Transparency seal, the highest level possible from Candid (formerly GuideStar). The leading watchdog group for community organizations, Candid provides the public with financial, tax and other key organizational data. The info is gathered from both the actual Forms 990 filed with the IRS as well as the nonprofits themselves. Here at Twirl to the World, we take our fiduciary responsibilities and pledge for transparency extremely seriously. You can always feel good about supporting our charitable efforts.