CHARLOTTE, N.C. – 75 Charlotte students hit the aisles for a private back-to-school shopping spree. Local nonprofit Promise Youth Development partnered with Target for an after-hours event at the midtown store. Each student received a champion backpack stuffed with supplies and a $100 gift card . The event is part of a nationwide Target campaign supporting 1,700 students across 20 cities. One parent tells us, “Honestly, it’s a bit of a relief. I mean, everything’s going up. The economy is in a bit of a turn, so every little bit counts. So programs like this, we need it.” Promise Youth Development provides year-round mentoring, education, and health programming for children in east Charlotte. ...read more read less