Jim Warren Honorarium

For over a decade, Jim Warren led the Carolina Raptor Center as Executive Director. His passion and tireless efforts helped shaped the Raptor Center into a beloved destination and asset to the greater Charlotte community. A cornerstone to Jim’s mission was his passion for making the world around him more diverse, equitable, inclusive, and accessible. After Jim’s tragic passing in 2022, the Carolina Raptor Center became resolved to continue this mission through a dedicated fund to honor Jim.

Jim Warren Fund

The Jim Warren Fund comprises fundraising campaigns dedicated to supporting diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility to both the Carolina Raptor Center and the professional fields of Conservation, Animal Training, and Animal Welfare. The fund is intended to lower barriers to access for people with disabilities, people from diverse cultural backgrounds, and people who have economic disadvantages. The Jim Warren Fund supports Carolina Raptor Center programs including:

  • Free offsite educational programs for Charlotte-Mecklenburg Title 1 Schools
  • Free Raptor Trail admission to individuals participating in EBT/SNAP
  • The annual Harriet Tubman Legacy Speaker Series

Raptor Trail accessibility improvements to increase access for this with physical and sensory impairments and accommodate those with alternative language needs.

Dr. Jeff Thomas Scholarship Campaign

The Dr. Jeff Thomas internship is a learning work-experience position that prioritizes access and opportunities for diverse populations. This is a seasonal, full-time role requiring a minimum commitment of 11 weeks. This campaign funds the stipend and compensation for scholarship winners.

The interns work directly with both the Rehabilitation and Resident Bird Care departments, providing a comprehensive understanding of CRC. The development of a wide skillset is critical for working with wildlife and provides the best foundation for interns who may wish to pursue a career. Interns also develop and complete a project which is presented at the conclusion of their internship. 

Donate to the Dr. Jeff Thomas Scholarship Campaign