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.