Judge: Glenn Burkins Glenn Burkins is publisher of Qcitymetro.com, founded in 2008 and now Charlotte’s largest black media organization. Previously, he was business editor and later deputy managing editor at The Charlotte Observer. While reporting for Philadelphia Inquirer and Wall Street Journal, Glenn covered the White House, the end of Apartheid in South Africa, genocide…
Two months of coaching. Countless hours of practicing. Three minutes to tell their story. At selection night, all twenty participants in the SEED20 Class of 2019 brought their best effort. It’s always a challenge to select only ten to present on stage and this year was no exception. All twenty organizations deserve the community’s support…
Representative: Sam Guzzie Brand the Moth supports community arts and mural education in the Charlotte area by creating volunteer-based mural projects that make the arts more accessible and relevant to the surrounding residents. Brand the Moth also supports first-time muralists by giving them that knowledge and tools they need to succeed. What is the focus…
Representative: Ann Barnes Robertson Family Impact Fund interrupts the cycle of poverty, empowering two generations at a time. By providing tuition assistance to young children from low-income families for high-quality early education, Family Impact Fund allows their parents to maximize their employment or continue their education. The impact: young children learn, working parents succeed and…
Representative: Frances Hall 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. What is the focus of your organization? Our services focus on men ages 16-45 who are unemployed,…
Representative: 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…
Representative: Erin Brighton The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Food Policy Council exists to advocate for policies that build a sustainable, equitable and healthy local food system. The goals of our council are to enhance the health of our citizens, strengthen local economies and market opportunities, and reduce hunger and food insecurity. What is the focus of your organization?…
Representative: Katie Phillips QC Scores 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 jersey, and to have a coach/mentor they can call their own.…
Representative: Jorge Millares Queen City Unity is a nonprofit organization focused on driving equity and equality in Charlotte. Two studies ranked Charlotte 50th out of 50 major cities for upward mobility and as the most segregated school system in North Carolina. Queen City Unity’s community programs directly address these staggering statistics through cultural integration, and…
Representative: Shaun Corbett In the wake of the 2014 shooting of Michael Brown, barber Shaun “Lucky” Corbett and detective Garry McFadden created Cops & Barbers INC to bridge the gap between the Police and the community they serve. Since the barbershop is a trusted cornerstone of the community, Cops & Barbers establishes meaningful connections making…
Representative: Carrie Christian Families Forward Charlotte provides mentors who leverage social capital to guide low-income families in goal setting, accessing existing resources, and education to reach goals for self-sufficiency. By doing this, volunteers help families chart a course toward economic stability that has previously not been available. What is the focus of your organization? Easing…
Representative: Allen Hackman Digital Angels helps those in the community with limited financial resources to obtain the digital literacy skills needed to obtain employment in today’s digital economy. Digital Angels serves as the “Digital Angel” along the journey to digital literacy by providing a computer, internet access, digital literacy training, and career mentorship. What is…