Making a difference, one dance step at a time!
Making a difference, one dance step at a time!
Helping people in crisis is challenging when the LGBTQ+ community’s needs are greater than the available resources. Twirl to the World is committed to filling the gaps through our direct-to-client Twirl Assistance Program (TAP) and charitable giving to our partner agencies.
Making an Impact in the Charlotte LGBTQ Community
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Our History
From our humble beginnings in 2009 when the price of admission for our inaugural event was a teddy bear for children with HIV/AIDS, to now – in our 17th year of events we have collected over 8,000 stuffed animals & toys for area children in need and donated over $650,000 to local LGBTQ+/Ally charities and programming, including our very own Twirl Assistance Program (TAP)!
We are an all-volunteer organization and 100% of monies raised go back into the community.
Even as we evolve and grow, we remain focused on “making a difference, one step at a time.”
Awards &
Acknowledgements
Awards &
Acknowledgements
2024
Non-Profit of the Year
Carolinas LGBT+ Chamber of Commerce
2023
Fall Bowling League Champions
Stonewall Sports Charlotte
2022
Special Recognition for Service Beyond the Call of Duty
The Freedom Center for Social Justice
2021
Debbie Warren Community Leadership Award
RAIN
2020
Best Gay Dance Party
Charlotte magazine
2020
Women for Animal Welfare Award
Humane Society
2019
Organization of the Year
Human Rights Campaign
2018
Best Float Design
Charlotte Pride
Awards &
Acknowledgements
Awards &
Acknowledgements
2020 Play Gay Dance Party
Charlotte BOB:
2020 Women for Animal Welfare Award
(Humane Society)
2019 Organization of the Year
Human Rights Campaign
2018 Best Float Design
Charlotte Pride Parade:
