The 6th Annual SEED20 on Monday evening was a huge success with a prize pool of $46,000, an original spoken word performance by Herrison Chicas, and our largest audience to date – over 900 in attendance! #SEED20 was even trending on twitter! All ten finalists shone and told their stories of transformation, hope, and change with conviction, humor,…
Transformation Educational Services Happy Akuwa Gbodzo Transformation Educational Services (TES) facilitates multi-generational support by providing after-school programming and social services for families of Charlotte’s immigrants. TES bridges academic and cultural gaps to foster greater confidence and understanding. The vision of TES is to create an African Community Center for Africans of the Diaspora to meet.
Meet Our SEED20 Finalists Two Months of Coaching Countless Hours of Practicing Three Minutes to Tell Their Story ANSWER Scholarship Body & Soul Senior Fitness Center Charlotte Rescue Mission Children’s Attention Home Families First in Cabarrus County Hip Hop Orchestrated Philips Academy Profound Gentlemen Restore Global Wings for kids On March 27th, the SEED20 Finalists…
Male Leadership Academy of Charlotte Todd Pipkin The Male Leadership Academy of Charlotte (MLA) prepares boys for scholastic aptitude and life success. The MLA approach educates minds, builds healthy bodies, and nourishes the spirit. MLA promotes Christian values, foster the distinctiveness of boys’ education, and value diversity and individuality. MLA specializes in launching tomorrow’s leaders.
We are thrilled to announce the 20 nonprofit entrepreneurs who will be a part of the 6th annual SEED20 experience. Selected for their relevance, innovation, and potential for tangible community impact, the SEED20 Class of 2017 is… ANSWER Scholarship ArtPop BELL Body & Soul Senior Fitness Center Charlotte Rescue Mission (Culinary Social Enterprise) Children’s Attention…
NewGen Peacebuilders Elizabeth Peacock NewGen Peacebuilders emphasizes the role of youth in achieving a peaceful world. Through workshops and team action peace projects participants understand drivers of conflict and peace, imagine innovative change, and take action. The result is young people equipped to resolve conflict and build bridges for the rest of their lives.
The 5th Annual SEED20 on April 11th was a huge success with our biggest prize pool of $60,000 and our largest audience to date – over 800 in attendance! Ten finalists took the stage of the Knight Theater and gave their inspirational three-minute pitches on their big idea for social change in Charlotte. At the end of…
LAWA Violeta Moser LAWA is a Latino organization committed to advancing the education and quality of life of Latinos in the Charlotte Region. Seeking to narrow the academic gap and make the dream of a college education a reality for students, LAWA delivers mentoring and tutoring programs and offers higher education scholarships.
SEED20 Film Honored with an Emmy! It’s award season and SEED20 got in on the action! Priceless Misc, our video and web partner, created an inspiring short documentary called “Zuri, Rosi, and Circle de Luz” screened at SEED20 OnStage last March. The film features the story of SEED20 alum, Circle de Luz, and their impact on Latinas…
I AM not the MEdia Jimmeka Anderson Through media literacy and media creation, I AM not the MEdia empowers teens and young adults to become conscious viewers of the media and critical decision makers while embracing their individuality and uniqueness. The vision is to create new generations of confident, conscious, and healthy media consumers and media makers.
MEET OUR SEED20 FINALISTS! 2 Months of Coaching Countless Hours of Practicing 3 Minutes to Tell Their Story On April 11th, the SEED20 Finalists will share their visions for the future of Charlotte. Will you be there? American Pit Bull Foundation Arts For Life Campus Pride Catapult Concepts Code for Charlotte Digi-Bridge Gen-One Charlotte Redeeming…
Girls Pursuing Science Jacquelyn Thomas Girls Pursuing Science (GPS) is the all-girls version of STEM enrichment education, blending science, beauty, and entrepreneurship. The GSP out-of-school time programs includes summer camps, afterschool, and competitive teams. Each program is designed to elevate a girl’s natural ability to think, create, discover, and lead!
