Teaching Fellows Institute Barbara Caldwell Teaching Fellows Institute recognizes and honors the Charlotte area’s outstanding teachers and provides opportunities that further develop their leadership and professional expertise in order to promote retention of these effective educators.
Right Moves for Youth Tayuanee Dewberry Right Moves for Youth is a school-based initiative providing supportive programming for adolescent students throughout Mecklenburg County. We utilize peer and adult mentoring, life skills facilitation, and leadership development to unlock potential and help young people navigate the challenges that threaten their ability to learn and thrive.
Institute for Philanthropic Leadership Chris McLeod The Institute for Philanthropic Leadership provides educational programs for nonprofit leaders and board members to learn more about how to inspire and cultivate leadership gifts from individual donors
Green Teacher Network Charlotte Beth Mack Green Teacher Network Charlotte advances health, sustainability, and academic achievement through school gardens. We connect our network of over 1200 educators with our 25 resource partners to provide training and resources that empower educators to get today’s youth outside and engaged in their future!
Girl Talk Foundation Janine Davis Girl Talk Foundation empowers girls (ages 13-16) to find their voices and become the successes they are destined to be by creating safe spaces for socio-emotional dialogue and development.
Brave Step Crystal Emerick Inspiring courage one step at a time, Brave Step supports individuals affected by sexual abuse including survivors, family members, and spouses.
Applause for the Cause Chantina Hall Applause for the Cause presents free, live entertainment to raise awareness and funds for charitable organizations and individuals in the fights against diseases, debilitating afflictions, oppressive epidemics, and community disparities.
Adoption Support Alliance Charlie Marquardt Adoption Support Alliance supports adoptive and foster families through education, community building, and counseling.
Youth Meditation Angela Gala Youth Meditation responds to today’s educational challenges by empowering youth, teachers, and parents with practical knowledge and effective tools for managing stress, anxiety, and emotions as they navigate through adolescence.
Joedance Film Festival Diane Restaino Joedance Film Festival raises funds to support research and clinical trials for rare pediatric cancers at Levine Children’s Hospital while also providing a platform for local filmmakers to share their work with the community at large.
Girls Rock Charlotte Kelly Finley Girls Rock Charlotte offers a rockin’ summer camp designed to increase the self-esteem for girls and gender non-conforming youth ages 10-16.
EmpowHERment Carrie Cook EmpowHERment works with girls and women of all backgrounds to be leaders in our community though mentorship, talent development, and advocacy.
