Showing posts with label Socially Conscious. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Socially Conscious. Show all posts

10.29.2010

Socially Conscious : The Donate Love Foundation


 
"Aspiring entrepreneurs should not be afraid of success! We all have a destiny and purpose to fulfill and we have to learn to walk by faith and not by fear"

The Donate Love Foundation, Inc. is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization based in Atlanta, GA. In a relatively short amount of time, this organization has already made it's mark on the Atlanta community. Within 10 months, this non-profit organization has executed of 11 successful projects geared towards engaging youth ages 10 to 17 in community service projects throughout the area. Most recently the organization just opened its brand new office in the heart of Downtown Atlanta's financial district. We recently caught up with the organization's Founder and Executive Director Tashieka Truitt about what it's been like establishing this wonderful non-profit organization.

Contriubute to the October $5 Giving Campaign HERE -> www.donatelovefoundation.org


CHECK OUT THE EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW HERE



6.03.2010

Socially Conscious: The Dream Institute International



 

Philanthropist-someone who makes charitable donations intended to increase human well-being.

As an international consultant, speaker, trainer, and executive coach, Rachel Wilson is a young woman seeking to empower individuals and communities worldwide.

As the CEO and Founder of The Dream Institute International, Ltd. , Rachel has done just that. Ranging from a variety of services from Youth Leadership Development, Strategic Planning, International Services, Women's Empowerment and Social Enterprise, Rachel exhibits remarkable character through her extraordinary efforts and actions.

In recent events, The Dream Institute put on an inspiring conference named the "DreamGirl Conference", committed to providing young girls guidance in the areas of career choices, life skills, and goal setting.


"Every girl should have the opportunity to be empowered to live the life of her dreams. It's not about entertaining "fantasy". It's about cultivating her life's purpose and shaping it into a vision that can become a reality." - Rachel D. Wilson




We also had the chance to catch up with Rachel and talk to her about what's next for The Dream Institute. 


Check out the promo video!!! >>>>>http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wSew7i4pqcs

For more information visit The Dream Institute on the Web at www.thedream-institute.com or email info@thedream-institute.com

To contact Rachel, please email: rdwilson@thedream-institute.com

To book a workshop or seminar for your business/organization email: bookings@thedream-institute.com

Also, check out Rachel's blog! www.thedream-institute.com/site/blog/ and on Twitter @DreamInstitute

4.02.2010

Socially Conscious: Ignite Greensboro

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"Be the change you wish to see in the world." - Mahatma Gandhi

Ignite Greensboro is an organization dedicated to a vision of change. Known for its efforts of bridging the gap between college students and the community of Greensboro, NC, Ignite Greensboro has made it a goal to actively craft student awareness in the culture and history of the city of Greensboro.

Service, scholarship, and speaking engagements are on this dynamic organizations agenda. You may spot Ignite doing exhibitions on your college campus and even catch them in the press. Check out this article on how Ignite and others saved a community $60,000 dollars in energy costs. (www.yesweekly.com/article-8349-news.html),

So how can you be a part of the change? Start now! Ignite Greensboro week kicks off on Tuesday April 6th.

 





12.08.2009

Socially Conscious : BCEApparel

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In a world where it's the norm amongst the masses to equate "minority" to "inferiority", the examples of quality promotion or pride in differences are few and far between. Every blue moon our community comes upon an entity that completes the process of transforming a dream or idea into stable, tangible, and even legal form.  Black College Expressons, Inc. [@BCEApparel] creates clothing that illustrates the Pride their consumers possess for their respective HBCUs, sororities, and fraternities.  The company stands on the principles of "Pride", "Style", and "Swagger".  Visit their website for more details at http://www.blackcollegeexpressions.com/

We also got a chance to catch up with the owner of BCE Apparel, read the interview below:


READ THE INTERVIEW --->