About Us

Altrusa provides opportunities for individuals to come together to change the world through community service. Our present primary focus is literacy.

Organized in 1924 and chartered in 1928, Altrusa of Charlotte was the first club for women in Charlotte. Women pioneers helped form our club at a time when women were denied participation in local clubs with men. Sixteen women are listed as charter members of our club and Margaret Berry (Street) served as the first president from 1924 to 1925. Today, both men and women are welcome to join Altrusa.

We hold fundraisers such as attic sales, paper and gift sales, nut sales, silent auctions and others to finance our projects. Working together to earn the money and then working together to “use” the money not only helps our community but also enables us to develop friendships with men and women throughout the Charlotte area.

We’re not just all about work. The Charlotte Club has fun as well. We’ve had events such as the yearly picnic, yearly holiday dinner, wine, and cheese tasting event, attending plays and musicals and socializing at the monthly meeting dinner.

District Three Mission Statement:

To respond to identified community needs and provide service, promote better understanding of international cultures and encourage the growth of members.

Membership Information

If interested in becoming a member, Click Here to contact us.

Our Club Meetings are held the 2nd Thursday each month at 6:15 p.m. at Myers Park United Methodist Church, Charlotte, N.C. Please feel free to join us anytime.

We are always looking for energetic, service minded members of any age so please contact us so we can invite you to a meeting, to participate in a service project or attend a fellowship program. We look forward to hearing from you!