Rebuilding Together of Greater Charlotte Beth Morrison Rebuilding Together of Greater Charlotte works to preserve affordable homeownership by partnering with communities in need, mobilizing community volunteers and skilled trade professionals to provide critical home repairs for low-income homeowners. These repairs restore the safety and health of homes for vulnerable residents, allowing them to stay in their…
Wednesday was SEED20 Selection Night where all twenty participants in the SEED20 Class of 2018 gave their three minute pitches in hopes of being selected as one of the ten to present on the stage of Knight Theater on April 16th. All involved — the coaches and SVP Partners — were blown away by the…
Workers Collaborative Center Jose Hernandez Paris A program of Latin American Coalition The Workers Collaborative Center serves day laborers, often ignored members of our community, who wait for work on street corners through hot summer days and snow in the winter, demonstrating an incredible commitment to providing for their families. The Center offers not just the…
Corri Smith, owner of Black Wednesday, will take the SEED20 stage as one of our judges! Since our ten finalists will only have three minutes to tell their story, we’ve given Corri three questions to get to know her. Advice for Entrepreneurs: It’s never simple. There is no balance. Accepting that you’ll be uncomfortable forever is required. If it’s meant…
JA Company Program Amanda Griffin A program of Junior Achievement of Central Carolinas Junior Achievement (JA) offers K-12 programs that inspire and prepare young people to succeed in a global economy. The JA Company Program helps students fill a need or solve a problem by creating, launching and operating their own start-up business while developing the…
You’ve met the SEED20 Class of 2018 — now we want to introduce you to the dynamic group of judges and entertainers who will be on the SEED20 stage on April 16th! Matt Olin, Master of Ceremony: We are thrilled to have Matt Olin back again to host SEED20 OnStage! Matt is the creative genius behind Creative Mornings CLT and…
Toolbag for Success Frances Hall A program of Beatties Ford Road Vocational Trade Center Beatties Ford Road Vocational Trade Center provides construction craft training and professional mental health and substance abuse counseling to young men ages 16 and up who are unemployed, underemployed or re-entering the community from incarceration. We prepare our students for construction trade…
Johammee Romero of Project Harmony (a collaborative program of the Charlotte Symphony and Community School of the Arts) talks about his SEED20 experience. Since he only has three minutes to tell his story, we’ve given him three questions to share his reflections! 3 Words to Describe Project Harmony: Inspiring. Authentic. Instrumental. A Highlight of SEED20: Gaining access to feedback, training,…
The Bulb Alisha Pruett The Bulb Mobile Markets aim to reduce food waste and increase food security in Charlotte by providing local and rescued food, as well as education on health and wellness. Through partnerships with local farmers, chefs, and other non-profits, a “resource” market is formed where vulnerable individuals are given access to services to…
Paula Broadwell, founder of Think Broader Foundation, talks about her SEED20 experience. Since she only has three minutes to tell her story, we’ve given her three questions to share her reflections! A SEED20 Highlight: This group of philanthropists and public servants provide optimism, energy, and genuine support. I’m so grateful to be a part of SEED20! I can’t wait to support…
QC Scores Katie Phillips QC Scores – now known as The Soccer Foundation of Charlotte – is a free after school program that is proven to help kids establish healthy habits and develop critical life skills. The mission is to give children an opportunity to be part of a team, to wear their very own…
Sharon Harrington, Executive Director of Reading Partners Charlotte, talks about her SEED20 experience. Since she only has three minutes to tell her story, we’ve given her three questions to share her reflections! A SEED20 Highlight: I value the opportunity to engage with other nonprofit leaders who are creating an equitable and vibrant Charlotte community. Everyone cares deeply about social…
