Family Council

Leading the Niner Family

Joining the Family Council invites you to become a cornerstone of the Niner Nation story, turning your family’s values into a lasting legacy. By sharing your heart and leadership, you directly elevate the student experience and pave the way for their future success.

This is more than a membership; it is a shared commitment to nurturing a community where every student can flourish. Your support ensures that the UNC Charlotte spirit continues to transform lives for generations to come.

Family Council Funds

Thanks to your generosity, essential student support resources at UNC Charlotte continue to make a meaningful difference in students’ lives.

Jamil Niner Student Pantry

The Jamil Niner Student Pantry provides reliable access to healthy meals for students experiencing food insecurity, helping them stay focused on their academic goals.
Student Emergency Fund

In moments of unexpected hardship, the Student Emergency Fund serves as a critical lifeline, assisting students as they navigate urgent financial challenges and work to remain enrolled.
49er Family Fund

Through the 49er Family Fund, parents and families play a direct role in enriching the student experience by supporting programs and services that promote student success, engagement, and overall well-being.

Looking Ahead

Today’s students will become tomorrow’s leaders, and your extraordinary support is helping us shape a brighter future for Charlotte and our community. The impact we make today will echo for generations.

Your generosity has been critical to our growth and transformation, influencing the path of our institution and creating new opportunities for our students and the entire Charlotte area.

Want to Learn More About the Family Council?

Contact Briana Wilson, program director for Family & Supporter Engagement, at bwils125@charlotte.edu (704-687-1818) or Allison Gaber, assistant director of Parent Philanthropy, at agaber@charlotte.edu (704-687-2329).

Family Council Student Scholarship

In 2017, the Family Council created an endowment to fund a student scholarship for academically successful continuing students who are engaged in their community. Scholarships are $1,000 each, and the first was distributed in fall 2019. Students are able to apply for the scholarship through the Niner Scholars portal each year.

Apply for Scholarships