Table Captain Toolkit
Thank you for serving as a Table Captain at this year’s Breakfast with The Relatives. Your efforts will make a positive impact on our work for years to come. This Toolkit is designed to give you the resources and language necessary to host a successful table. However you choose to invite your guests and whatever resources you choose to utilize, the most important thing you can do is convey what excites you most about The Relatives and the work we do.
Please include this link in all your communications with potential guests. And, don’t forget to register yourself!
https://therelativesbreakfast2025.rsvpify.com/
Breakfast with The Relatives Invitation Graphic & Language
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Please join me on Tuesday, October 21st to learn about The Relatives, a local organization I care deeply about. They help vulnerable youth and young adults, those who are unhoused, aging out of systems, or have nowhere else to turn, find safety and achieve independence.
The annual Breakfast with The Relatives is free to attend, and you’ll hear powerful stories from young people whose lives have been transformed. You’ll also see plenty of familiar faces. There will also be an opportunity to consider a personal gift during the program.
RSVP Link: https://therelativesbreakfast2025.rsvpify.com/
Breakfast with The Relatives
Tuesday October 21 | 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m.
Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral (600 East Blvd.)
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Please join me on Tuesday, October 21st to learn about The Relatives, a local organization that helps vulnerable youth find safety and independence.
Breakfast with The Relatives is free and features powerful stories from young people and a chance to consider making a personal gift.
RSVP Link: https://therelativesbreakfast2025.rsvpify.com/
Breakfast with The Relatives
Tuesday October 21 | 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m.
Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral (600 East Blvd.)
You’re making a difference at The Relatives because someone invited you to the table. Now, you can do the same for someone else:
Who in your neighborhood are you especially close to? Is there a neighbor you’d like to know better?
Do you belong to a book or supper club?
Are you part of a bible study or church fellowship group?
Are you part of a run club, Pilates, yoga, or workout class?
Who in your office would be interested in The Relatives work?
Who do you know that is new to the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Community?
If you have children or a dog, then who among their friends’ parents might be interested in The Relatives work?
The Family Meal is a great way to introduce your guests to our work and get them engaged prior to the Breakfast. Guests are invited to learn more about our work and engagement opportunities, then share a meal with our youth which is provided by Chef Sam Hart of Counter-
You can use the language below along with the invitation graphic to invite your guests to The Family Meal:
Please join me for lunch with the young adults at The Relatives On Ramp Resource Center on Wednesday September 10th at 11:30 a.m. The Family Meal is a great way to learn more about The Relatives work and meet the people they serve. Lunch will be provided by Chef Sam Hart of Counter-
RSVP Link: https://therelatives.org/about-us/the-relatives-family-meal/
- 94% of youth staying at the Crisis Center transitioned into a safe, stable environment
- Over the past year, The Relatives has helped over 100 young adults find jobs
- Last year, The Relatives Housing Program served 131 young adults last year. An additional 32 children were provided with a safe place to live because of their parents receiving services
- 100% of young adults remained stably housed six months after discharge from The Relatives’ housing program
- In 2024, The Relatives On Ramp Resource Center served 790 young adults
- August 27th: Virtual Table Captain Tutorial (Optional) at 1:30 p.m.
- September 8th: Have 5 of your table guests registered
- September 10th: The Relatives Family Meal
- September 18th: Have 5 more of your table guests registered
- September 26th: Final guests list due
- October 7th: All guests registered
- October 21st: Breakfast with The Relatives
In the spirit of friendly competition, I’ve created a Table Captain Leaderboard recognizing outstanding contributions from Table Captains as we countdown to the Breakfast. Let the (mostly friendly) games begin!
Naomi Reale has ten guests registered!
Lee Robertson is brining 5 guests to The Family Meal on September 10!
Anne Schmitt called the toolkit website “awesome!”
Don’t see your name listed? Reach out to Nick Stewart at nstewart@therelatives.org to learn how you can win the unofficial title of Best Table Captain Ever.
