Presenting the Jrue & Lauren Holiday Social Impact Fund Class of 2022
Class of 2022
Milwaukee
Black-Owned Businesses & Black-led Nonprofits
Nadiyah Johnson
Jet Constellations
"We provide STEM and Startup Programming to Black youth, tech professionals, and Black-owned tech startups through our Milky Way Tech Hub initiative."
Emerald Mills
Turning Tables Inc.
“Turning Tables is a culinary experience that focuses on equity, community, and diversity as restaurant industry standards.”
Danell Cross
Metcalfe Park Community Bridges, Inc. (MPCB)
"The MPCB mission is to create a neighborhood where residents are safe, connected to each other, participate in community and civic life, have access to educational and economic opportunities, and celebrate diversity and culture."
Isiah King
Re-Imagine Education, Inc.
"The mission of Re-Imagine Education is to attract, retain, and elevate educators of color; creating a culture of inclusivity through mentorship, accountability, and partnership."
Class of 2022
New Orleans
Black-Owned Businesses & Black-led Nonprofits
David Price
The Safety Pouch
"The Safety Pouch organizes and presents vehicle credentials facilitating a more efficient traffic stop."
Gabrielle Perry
The Thurman Perry Foundation
"The mission of The Thurman Perry Foundation is to offer direct financial assistance, essential public health resources, and educational resources to at least 10,000 women and girls impacted by incarceration nationwide by the year 2030."
Gerald & Penny Williams
Excite All Stars Leadership Academy
"Excite All Stars is a nonprofit organization that empowers kids to become leaders that change the world."
Class of 2022
Los Angeles
Black-Owned Businesses
Chloë Cheyenne Rogers
COMMUNITYx, Inc.
"COMMUNITYx connects people around causes and call-to-actions that are making the world a better place. "
Robert Ford
Now U Talking Inc.
"Providing mental health services at a lower cost to ensure minorities can afford mental health services for themselves & their families."
De’Von Truvel
Play Black Wall Street
"We are the creators of Black Wall Street the Board Game, a financial literacy board game based on the history of Tulsa's Black Wall Street."
Patrick Boateng II
Robert Miller
Blake Van Putten
Cise
"CISE's repertoire of products includes leather and vegan leather handbags, tote bags, apparel, rugs, and face masks that are designed to give a voice to those in society who are typically ignored."
Hadaya Stamps-Turner
GBG Hoops
“Our mission is to empower basketball players of all ages and levels the ability to maximize their physical potential realize their individual greatness.”
Class of 2022
Los Angeles
Black-Led Nonprofits
Antoine Heard
Los Angeles Room and Board
"Los Angeles Room and Board exist to provide housing and food to college students experiencing housing and food insecurity."
Trina Green Brown
Parenting for Liberation
www.parentingforliberation.org
“Parenting For Liberation (P4L) is a network of Black parents committed to building a liberated future for our children, ourselves and our communities.”
Tyrone Nance
It’s Bigger Than Us
"IBTU is a grassroots movement created to help transform the social and economic conditions of disadvantaged communities across Los Angeles through diverse volunteer efforts in community organizing and community outreach."
Bernice Noflin
Restoration Communication Development Corporation
“Restoration Community Development Corporation mission is to combat community deterioration and function as a catalyze to community revitalization.”
Rikarlo Handy
Handy Foundation Corporation
"Handy Foundation Corporation increases the number of Black, Latinx, and Asian workers in film television, behind the scenes, on set, and in post-production."
Jennifer Lashley
SoLa Robotics
“At SoLA Robotics our mission is to educate youth of color in developing a portfolio of technological skills, guiding them toward STEM career pathways and building a community of students who grow, thrive and learn together.”
Tige Charity
Kids In The Spotlight, Inc.
”Kids In The Spotlight (KITS) helps Los Angeles foster youth heal and grow from trauma through the power of storytelling and filmmaking.”
Roxanne Williams
BNURD'E, Inc.
“Our mission is to educate and encourage girls and young women of color to embrace their inner uniqueness in ways that help build self-esteem and self-confidence by cultivating their social, emotional, and intellectual well-being.”
Class of 2022
Indianapolis
Black-Owned Businesses & Black-Led Nonprofits
Monty Matuka
Katina Washington
Shexperience Shoppes
"The SHE. Xperience provides venues for Black-owned businesses to increase their customers and revenue, learn sound business practices, build relationships, and circulate their dollars within the Black community.”
Derrick Radford
Radford Woodworks
"I build beautiful, long-lasting, and high-quality live edge and modern furniture from locally salvaged timber."
Deonna Craig
Art by Deonna Craig
“Art by Deonna infuses art and creativity into the community.”
Kenya Welch
National Black Women’s Justice Institute
"We research, elevate, and educate the public about innovative, community-led solutions to address the criminalization of Black women and girls; dismantling the racist and patriarchal U.S. criminal-legal system and building, in its place, pathways to opportunity and healing.
Shayna Sangster
Rise House Fitness Studio
“Rise House is a group fitness studio that offers spin classes.”
Class of 2022
Additional
Black-Owned Businesses
Marli Crowe
C.Suite (GA)
"C. Suite is a professional lifestyle brand offering career services and clothing."
Mia Cooley
xHood (DC)
“xHood is a truly safe space for Black Queer parents to make deep connections and build support for themselves and their families.”
Rob Richardson
Rhonesha Byng
Her Agenda (NY)
"HerAgenda.com is an award-winning digital media platform, founded by journalist Rhonesha Byng, bridging the gap between ambition and achievement for millennial women."
Folasade Ogunmokun
Unskrypted TV (DC)
“Unskrypted is an ecosystem of businesses, content creators, and consumers brought together through interactive experiences and relatable stories.”
Carl Vann
Pass The Peaz (SC)
“Pass The Peaz is the conduit that connects past and future generations one recipe at a time.”
Hannah Ferguson
DOPE Cider House and Winery (OH)
"We manufacture hard cider, wine, mead and seltzer."
Michael Woods
Dream Builders 4 Equity (MO)
“We rehab properties with youth and minority contractors.”
Brandon Smith
Mana by Vilij (Santa Cruz)
“We are creating an ecosystem that empowers everyone to grow their own food and share their harvest.”
Delilah Antionette
Marcus Blackwell
Make Music Count (GA)
“A virtual tutoring platform centered around a math curriculum and app taught through playing the piano.”
Class of 2022
Additional
Black-Led Nonprofits
Tansy McNulty
1 Million Madly Motivated Moms (NV)
"1 Million Madly Motivated Moms unites and empowers Black moms to end police violence by the year 2038."
Carlisha Williams Bradley
Women Empowering Nations (OK)
“Women Empowering Nations is a nonprofit organization that provides exposure, development, and mentorship for girls of color in underserved communities to accelerate their path to executive leadership.”
Noel McKenzie
Represented Foundation (NY)
“Represented Foundation's mission is to close the diversity gap in social impact leadership.”
Laura Bacon
The 3rd (MD)
“We support WOC entrepreneurs through access, education, and community so that we all thrive."
Ryan McFarland
Give N’ Grow Sports, Inc. (MD)
“Give N’ Grow Sports, Inc. DBA Give N' Grow Basketball (GNG) elevates the physical, emotional, and mental health of K-5th graders by combining mindfulness, SEL, and basketball.”
Rahim Thompson
Team Thompson Family Foundation (PA)
www.teamthompsonfamilyfoundation.org
“Strengthening communities one family at a time by combating hygiene poverty.”
Tara Morehead
We Are Warrior Girls Inc. (OH)
"We are committed to helping aid in the development of successful, strong young women; providing a mentor network, along with community programs to empower young girls under the age of 18.”
Melcolm Ruffin & Tristan Mitchell
SEEN (NY)
"SEEN strives to close the diversity, equity, and inclusion gap prevalent on the business side of sports and entertainment by hosting memorable events and creating opportunities for Black and Brown professionals in the industry."
Dr. Artika Tyner
Planting People Growing Justice Leadership Institute (MN)
“Planting People Growing Justice Leadership Institute seeks to plant seeds of social change through education, training, and community outreach.”
Thomas Bros
Tankproof (Multiple Cities)
“Tankproof gives swimming lessons and food security to kids who need it most.”
