NewGen Peacebuilders

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.

Seed20 Classes

Social Venture Partners Selects 10 Presenters from SEED20 Class of 2014, Announces Sponsors and Judges Panel

SOCIAL VENTURE PARTNERS SELECTS 10 PRESENTERS FROM SEED20 CLASS OF 2014, ANNOUNCES SPONSORS AND JUDGES PANEL   CHARLOTTE, NC – SEED20 (https://edk.wgr.mybluehost.me), an annual competition for nonprofit entrepreneurs launched by Social Venture Partners, has just announced the 10 presenters from SEED20’s Class of 2014 who will pitch their ideas live at SEED20 OnStage! on March…

LAWA

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 Classes

Social Venture Partners Announces 3rd Annual SEED20

SOCIAL VENTURE PARTNERS ANNOUNCES 3rd ANNUAL SEED20 20 Innovative Nonprofit Social Entrepreneurs Selected as SEED20 Class of 2014 CHARLOTTE, NC – SEED20, the annual competition for nonprofit entrepreneurs launched by Social Venture Partners (SVP), has just announced the SEED20 Class of 2014: Behailu Academy Bottles N Bottoms Camp Blue Skies Charlotte Speech and Hearing F3…

I AM not the MEdia

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.

Social Venture Partners Launches Third Annual SEED20 Competition

 SOCIAL VENTURE PARTNERS LAUNCHES THIRD ANNUAL SEED20 COMPETITION Innovative social entrepreneurs will receive seven-week communications skills training and mentoring, plus chance of winning cash awards   CHARLOTTE, NC – Today, Social Venture Partners (SVP) launches SEED20, its third annual competition to discover, spotlight, support, and help fund twenty of the most innovative ideas for building…

Girls Pursuing Science

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!

Social Venture Partners and Sold Out Audience Select Winners of $45,000 Prize Pool at the 2nd Annual SEED20 Competition

CHARLOTTE, NC – Social Venture Partners (SVP) announced last night the winners of the second annual SEED20, a competition for nonprofit entrepreneurs. The 10 finalists in the competition pitched their ideas in three minutes or less to a six-judge panel and to a sold-out audience of more than 450 business, nonprofit, and civic leaders. Following…

Fashion & Compassion

Fashion & Compassion Michele Dudley Fashion & Compassion – now known as BraveWorks – empowers women overcoming poverty and injustice in Charlotte and several other countries through holistic employment opportunities. F&C sells jewelry and accessories made by the women and donates the net proceeds to our non-profit partners serving the needs of the vulnerable and oppressed…

Social Venture Partners Selects 10 Finalists from SEED20 Class of 2013, Announces Sponsors and Judges Panel

SOCIAL VENTURE PARTNERS SELECTS 10 FINALISTS FROM SEED20 CLASS OF 2013, ANNOUNCES SPONSORS AND JUDGES PANEL   CHARLOTTE, NC – SEED20 (https://edk.wgr.mybluehost.me), an annual competition for nonprofit entrepreneurs launched by Social Venture Partners, has just announced the 10 finalists from SEED20’s Class of 2013 to pitch their ideas live at SEED20Unleashed! on March 7, 2013.…

Social Venture Partners Announces 2nd Annual SEED20

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…