Inspire the Fire Dennis Reed, Jr. Inspire the Fire reaches out to youth by way of the arts. We help kids succeed on stage and in life! Our mission is to inspire positive change in adolescents through faith, fun, and the arts. We provide creative outlets for young people to express themselves, find themselves, and inspire their community.
Circle de Luz Mary Kathryn Elkins Circle de Luz radically empowers young Latinas through extensive mentoring, holistic programming, and scholarship funds for further education. From seventh grade through high school graduation, they partner with participants, their families, and supporters to illuminate what is possible and empower participants to dream beyond their current imaginings.
Charlotte Teachers Institute Scott R. Gartlan Charlotte Teachers Institute (CTI) is an educational partnership among Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools, Davidson College, and UNC Charlotte. CTI cultivates content knowledge, creativity, leadership skills, and collaboration among Charlotte’s public school teachers by offering professional development seminars and a variety of community programs.
Charlotte Community Tool Bank Angela Parks, Former Executive Director Charlotte Community ToolBank is a tool-lending program that serves nonprofits in the community. By putting tools in the hands of the volunteers that are painting schools, repairing seniors’ roofs, or landscaping public spaces, they guarantee that every volunteer is equipped to get the job done.
