B - Educational

Elevate Center

Our mission at Elevate Center is to empower socially, educationally, and economically disadvantaged communities through a comprehensive range of projects encompassing education, economic development, social welfare, and cultural enrichment. We are committed to bringing transformative resources and opportunities to these marginalized groups, challenging and changing limiting beliefs. Our aim is to facilitate measurable and generational change, ensuring lasting benefits and a brighter future for those we serve.

Open Way Learning

Open Way Learning (OWL) is a 501(c)3 education nonprofit with a relentless focus on helping schools and other learning communities develop, sustain, and scale cultures of learner-centered innovation that better prepare students for the realities of the 4th Industrial Revolution, especially students historically furthest from opportunity.

Our mission is to co-design innovative school cultures
Our vision is that all learners can change their world. Innovative schools empower that change to happen, now!

First Presbyterian Day School

We are a full-time, 5-star child care center for children ages 6 weeks to 5 years old. FPDS is a nonprofit, non-religious program, which has been in the heart of downtown Durham since 1970. We offer a safe and nurturing place for children of all racial, ethnic, religious, and socioeconomic backgrounds to learn, play, and grow together.

TKG Growth Collaborative

At TKG Growth Collaborative, we are dedicated to expanding the horizons of underserved, marginalized, and economically disadvantaged students by granting them access to STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) opportunities. We achieve this by orchestrating BrainyBuilders mobile STEM camps, which deliver immersive and interactive learning experiences, fostering the development of vital skills and nurturing the aspirations of students towards promising STEM careers.

Beaufort County Association for the Blind

Our mission at the Beaufort County Association for the Blind is to empower visually impaired individuals by promoting independence, inclusivity, good health, and a higher quality of life. With a commitment to advocacy, accessibility, health, and continuous improvement, we work tirelessly to break down barriers to leading healthy, well-rounded lives, challenge misconceptions, and create a society that values and embraces the capabilities and contributions of individuals with visual impairments.

Vision to Venture

Our purpose is to energize startup ecosystems and guide budding entrepreneurs, using customer-focused strategies to turn aspirations into tangible impacts—from concept to commerce, from Vision to Venture.
We aim to empower aspiring entrepreneurs with curated resources, effective mentorship programs, actionable curriculum, networking opportunities, and community support. We nurture an entrepreneurial mindset, sharpen relevant skills, and boost confidence to turn innovative ideas into flourishing businesses
 
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