ABOUT US
FOR EVERY $100 OF WEALTH
HELD BY A WHITE FAMILY
A BLACK FAMILY
HAS $5.04
MISSION STATEMENT:
Cultivating wellness, community, belonging, and upward mobility through the power of culture, creativity, and joy.
ABOUT US
Applesauce Group is a grassroots 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to cultivating wellness, community, belonging, and upward mobility through the power of culture, creativity, and joy. Our festivals and gatherings serve as dynamic backdrops that nurture local small businesses, amplify creative talent, and connect historically excluded communities to life-enhancing resources.
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By blending art, culture, and community engagement, we transform joy into access — creating spaces where people feel seen, supported, and inspired to thrive. Guided by authenticity and collaboration, Applesauce Group fosters ecosystems of connection that celebrate heritage, empower growth, and strengthen the collective spirit of Charlotte’s Westside and beyond.
THE HARD TRUTH
74%
WHITE HOMEOWNERSHIP RATE
44%
BLACK HOMEOWNERSHIP RATE
​A radical increase in Black homeownership is needed to see progress in bridging Black and White homeownership and wealth inequality. One of the defining factors of economic well-being for individuals and families is household net worth or wealth, but not all families are equal. Decades of racial injustice and economic inequality have led to persistent disparities in wealth, specifically for people of color. One of the foundational steps in building wealth is homeownership.