Behailu Academy
Behailu Academy Lori Krzeszewski Behailu Academy is an arts-based youth development program that implements a holistic approach to empower underserved teens to find their voices.
UrbanPromise Charlotte
UrbanPromise Charlotte Jimmy McQuilkin UrbanPromise Charlotte develops Charlotte’s children and youth into Christian leaders determined to restore their communities.
Refugee Support Services
Refugee Support Services Rachel Humphries Refugee Support Services helps refugee families in Charlotte achieve self-sufficiency and empowers these families to thrive in their new lives through food distribution, medical clinics, ESL classes, help centers, and mentoring.
Project Scientist
Project Scientist Sandy Marshall Project Scientist educates, coaches, and advocates for girls with a passion for science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM).
Pearls for Creative Healing
Pearls for Creative Healing Sandra Guynes Pearls for Creative Healing helps survivors of domestic violence heal through the creative and expressive use of art and art workshops.
Patriots Path
Patriots Path Noel Humphreys Patriots Path works with veterans in Charlotte who are wrestling with the transition from the military into the civilian workforce.
ourBRIDGE
ourBRIDGE Sil Ganzo ourBRIDGE offers free out-of-school programming for refugee and immigrant children and their families to help them succeed as they build their new lives in America.
PlateShare
Grand Prize Winner ($20,000)
Make It Work
Second Place Winner ($10,000)
Camp Blue Skies
Third Place Winner ($7,500) and People’s Choice Winner ($2,500)
Youth Development Initiatives
Coaches’ Award Winner ($5,000)
