The Charlotte Observer showcases the impact of SEED20 coaching and program. Read more here. Jennifer Davis-Martin is the the Social Venture Partners lead partner overseeing this year’s SEED20 competition. “Every year we get to meet people who are determined to make our community better,” Davis-Martin said. “And as long as there are people willing to do…
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…
Charlotte Agenda spotlights SEED20 Finalists and why you should attend SEED20 OnStage. Read more here. If you’ve never been, I consider SEED20 to be one of the most uplifting events in the city. I’ve attended SEED20 for the last three years as an audience member, as a participant and finally as a judge last year (and…
Croquet Records James Willamor Croquet Records promotes and develops local songwriters and musicians by serving as an emerging artist incubator and independent, nonprofit record label.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 15, 2015 Contact: Susan Daniel [email protected] 704.442.7060 CHARLOTTE, NC – SEED20, Social Venture Partners’ (SVP) annual competition for nonprofit entrepreneurs, has just announced the SEED20 Class of 2016: 1sTouch American Pit Bull Foundation Arts For Life Charlotte Campus Pride Catapult Concepts Code for Charlotte Croquet Records Digi-Bridge Fashion & Compassion Focus…
1sTouch Derrick Gates 1sTouch is a youth development program that provides a safe structured environment for youth from different cultures and socioeconomic backgrounds to come together through soccer and lacrosse in order to gain the social and academic skills necessary for success. Character development, mentoring, and education are the foundations of the program.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 5, 2015 Contact: Hannah Levinson [email protected] 704.340.2039 CHARLOTTE, NC— This week, Social Venture Partners (SVP) announced the winners of the fourth annual SEED20 OnStage!, a competition for nonprofit entrepreneurs. The 10 finalists in the competition pitched their ideas in three minutes or less (no notes, no props, no PowerPoint) to…
The Key Resale Shop Michelle Estrada Abels The Key Resale Shop thrift store transforms people’s donated items into proceeds for Mecklenburg County public schools. Our store proceeds will promote a financial balance between all schools and help provide access to critical educational resources for children in public schools affected by statewide education under funding.
SOCIAL VENTURE PARTNERS ANNOUNCES 10 SEED20 FINALISTS, JUDGES PANEL, AND SPONSORS CHARLOTTE, NC – SEED20 (www.SEED20.org), Social Venture Partners’ annual program for nonprofit entrepreneurs, is pleased to announce the ten finalists from the Class of 2015 who will pitch their ideas live at SEED20 OnStage! on March 3, 2015. The SEED20 Finalists are: •A Widow’s…
Redeeming Joy Lanie George Redeeming Joy offers holistic and trauma-informed services to women who have been sexually exploited and/or enslaved. In collaboration with the community, Redeeming Joy provides awareness, education, housing, support services, and sustainable freedom to women and children devastated by sex trafficking.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 1, 2014 Contact: Susan Daniel 704.442.7060 [email protected] SOCIAL VENTURE PARTNERS LAUNCHES FOURTH 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 fourth annual program to identify, spotlight and support…
Digi-Bridge David Jessup, Jr Digi-Bridge provides skills and support to optimize technology utilization in learning environments, ensuring that all students have opportunities to succeed in the digital age. Digi-Bridge engages in advocacy work, offers digital classroom design consultancy, and provides courses to school-aged learners, all in an effort to bridge the digital divide.
