Third Place Winner ($7,500)
SOCIAL VENTURE PARTNERS ANNOUNCES 2nd ANNUAL SEED20 20 Innovative Nonprofit Social Entrepreneurs Selected as SEED20 Class of 2013 CHARLOTTE, NC – SEED20, the annual nonprofit social entrepreneur competition launched by Social Venture Partners (SVP), has just announced the SEED20 Class of 2013: Augustine Project for Literacy Autumn Rain Initiative Beds for Kids BELLAS Community Culinary…
Coaches’ Award Winner ($5,000)
CHARLOTTE, NC – Today, Social Venture Partners (SVP) launches its second annual SEED20 competition to discover, spotlight, support, and fund twenty of the most innovative ideas for building social value in our region. SEED stands for Social Entrepreneurs EmpowereD, and the competition — for a pool of cash awards — aligns directly with SVP’s mission…
SEED20 Community Vote Winner ($1,000)
CHARLOTTE, NC – Social Venture Partners Charlotte announced last night the winners of the inaugural SEED20, a nonprofit competition to discover, spotlight, and fund great socially innovative ideas. The 10 finalists in the competition pitched their ideas in three minutes or less to a five-judge panel and to an overflow audience of more than 350…
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.
CHARLOTTE, NC – SEED20, the nonprofit social entrepreneur competition launched by Social Venture Partners Charlotte, has just announced the 10 finalists from the inaugural SEED20 Class of 2012 to pitch their ideas live at SEED20Unleashed! on March 6, 2012. They are: Charlotte Community ToolBank Charlotte Teachers Institute Circle de Luz Friendship Gardens Inspire the Fire…
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.
CHARLOTTE, NC – SEED20, the nonprofit social entrepreneur competition launched by Social Venture Partners Charlotte, has just announced the inaugural SEED20 Class of 2012: CARS Inspiring Youth The Center for Community Transitions Charlotte Community ToolBank Charlotte Teachers Institute Circle de Luz Easter Seals UCP Exodus Foundation Friendship Gardens Inspire the Fire Julie Jones Let Me…
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.
CHARLOTTE, NC – SEED20, the nonprofit social entrepreneur competition launched by Social Venture Partners Charlotte, has just ended its six-week application period with a total of 82 applications from across the Charlotte region. SEED stands for Social Entrepreneurs Empowered, and the competition — for a prize pool of $30,000 — aligns with SVP Charlotte’s mission…
