Presenting the Jrue & Lauren Holiday SOCIAL IMPACT FUND CLASS OF 2021
Class of 2021
Milwaukee
Black-Owned Businesses
Sacha Simmons
Pick Fresh Delivery
"Everyone Deserves Access To Nutritious Food and We Make That Possible!"
Joanna Brooks
Alesia Miller
Jalen Greenlee
Flora Fruit Company
"We make it easy and convenient to get more fruits into the diets and households of every American."
Dr. Robert “Biko” Baker
ROCS Software
"ROCS puts the power of technology into the hands of everyday people."
Talethea Thompson
PumpFive Fuel Delivery Service
"Car service delivered directly to you."
Montreal Cain
Class of 2021
Milwaukee
Black-Led Nonprofits
Dontrell Fells
Markasa Tucker-Harris
African American Roundtable
www.hawamke.org/aart-liberate-mke
"Empowering and organizing our community to transform policies so that Black people can thrive and live at their greatest potential. "
Sharlen Moore
Urban Underground
"Promoting a culture of excellence, a commitment to justice, and pursuit of leadership that is courageous, inclusive, and accountable."
Dr. Brandon Currie
STRYV365
"Equipping youth with a resilient mindset through trauma-informed programming in education, athletics and activities."
Jamon Lewis
Adullam Outreach Inc.
"Serving the practical and spiritual needs of the community with dignity and love"
Lakesha Jones
Future Urban Leaders Foundation
"Creating opportunities that support youth in realizing their unique potential."
Class of 2021
New Orleans
Black-Owned Businesses
Cidney Christie
REMIXEcology
"Providing under-represented individuals the opportunity to cultivate relationships with themselves, each other and nature in order to holistically improve their physical, mental, and spiritual well-being."
Tiyana Jordan
THE SPACE
"A co-working community fostering creativity, connections, and experiences that nurture culture, inclusivity, and growth for today's entrepreneurs, creatives, and tech professionals."
Lawrence Wagner
Spark Mindset
"Breaking the cycle of poverty in historically disadvantaged communities through cybersecurity training for high school and adult students."
Roderick Foster
Velvet Noir Beard & Skin
"We Provide All Natural Beard & Skin Care for Black Men."
Arielle Brown
Bea's Bayou Skincare
"Offering the solution for all types of eczema with probiotic and herbal scalp-care and skincare for all!"
Carla Briggs
Viola's Heritage Breads
"Our dream is to create a perpetual international business rooted in honoring the contributions of unacknowledged people of color in food, that provides a high-quality, culinary-crafted everyday quality sandwich bread option."
Class of 2021
New Orleans
Black-Led Nonprofits
Keisha Calderon
The 18th Ward
"The 18th Ward delivers high-quality, low-cost youth sports programs in New Orleans, welcoming every young person regardless of race, gender, income or neighborhood."
Devon Turner
Grow Dat Youth Farm
"Nurturing a diverse group of young leaders through the meaningful work of growing food."
Dennis Bagneris
Liberty’s Kitchen
"Learn. Grow. Lead. We're cooking up a community where all young people can succeed."
Lauren Darnell
Made in New Orleans Foundation Inc.
"Envisioning a NOLA hospitality industry leading in growing, supporting & financing the success of BIPOC. "
Rheneisha Robertson
Covenant House New Orleans
"Our efforts together in the covenant community are a visible sign that effects the presence of God, working through the Holy Spirit among ourselves and our kids."
Class of 2021
Los Angeles
Black-Owned Businesses
Kristen Ingram
PLUS ONE
"PLUS ONE society is an award-winning Black woman-owned event production and marketing agency specializing in social justice and racial equity. "
Abigail Smith
"Affordable cookies for specific dietary needs."
Carmen Thomas
Prosperity Market
"A farmers market on wheels and a food truck in one! We feature black farmers, food producers, and chefs and we travel throughout Los Angeles conveniently bringing a curated farmers market experience to you!"
Cassandra Cooper
Ova Media Group
"Film & Television production company. Our Content Focuses On The Diversity Of Us As A Race And As Women."
Darnell Gant
Class of 2021
Los Angeles
Black-Led Nonprofits
Arthur Andrews
Connective Inc.
"Our goal is to empower underserved youth with the critical skills needed to achieve life success."
Alexis Wilson
The Menternship
"Personally and professionally developing Black and Brown young women with interest in high influence markets like entertainment, media, sports and fashion."
Keith Linton
Boys 2 Gentlemen Leadership
"Dedicated to empowering young people to seek, do, and be all the things they once thought were impossible."
Lorenzo Lewis
The Confess Project
"We are Americas First Mental Health Barbershop Movement training Black Barbers across the United States to become Mental Health Advocates."
Everett Glenn
ESP Education & Leadership Institute
"Creating a level playing field in education for boys of color by providing equipment and resources to remove barriers and equalize access to education so that boys of color can reach their full potential."
Class of 2021
Indianapolis
Black-Owned Businesses & Black-Led Nonprofits
Natalie Pipkin
Black Worldschoolers Mobile Bookstore
"A Mobile Bookstore and empowerment hub that centers, celebrates and shares Black stories, Black culture and Black joy around the world."
Brandon Buckley
George Washington Hub Club
"The HUB provides academic assistance, community involvement opportunities, and enriching activities in a fun, safe, respectful environment for youth in the community."
Ashley Robinson
Ashley Nora Art LLC
"My name is Ashley, but my business is Ashley Nora, named after my big mother Nora. It means “light”. Every single day before I even knew that I’d be here, I would try to be a light. No matter what I’m going through, I just want to make other people smile because you never know, you could change somebody’s life."
Kia Wells
Eclectic Soul VOICES Corporation
"Through the power of self expression & community involvement VOICES empowers the youth, and families to change their lives and communities."
Victoria Beaty
Growing Places Indy
"Our mission is to empower people to cultivate individual, family, and community wellness through urban agriculture, access to fresh local food, and mind-body education."
Class of 2021
Additional
Black-Owned Businesses
Aaliyah Clyburn
Awesomeli You! (NY)
"Leakproof Period Panties... Awesomeli You was designed to bring comfort and confidence to young girls."
Dale Dowdie
BlackFacts
"The World's First Online Black History Encyclopedia. 20 years later, it is an innovative Tech business that delivers daily Black History and current news."
Brandon Rhodes
Awkward Games (NY)
"We are a Black & women owned card game company. Our first product is Hella Awkward which is a card game made to deepen connections & stimulate memorable moments."
Tameka Peoples
Seed2Shirt (CA)
"100% organic cotton, fair-trade line of Blank apparel products... bringing you products that change the world."
Chelsea Grant
Grandma’s Place (NY)
"Family owned & operated toy/bookstore. We curate materials that are beneficial to childhood development & provide the community with toys & books that look like them."
Deborah Torres
ATLAS MONROE (CA)
"Vegan, plant-based food manufacturing facility seeking representation in frozen grocery store retail sales and wholesale distribution."
Class of 2021
Additional
Black-Led Nonprofits
Krystal Gauld
Dignity Housing (PA)
"Dignity Housing seeks to break the cycle of poverty and homelessness in Philadelphia, by first providing immediate shelter for houseless individuals and families, then by providing the tools and skills they need to obtain permanent self-sufficiency."
Niki Watson
Future Successors (GA)
“Encourages at-risk youth to find their passion to live out their purpose by equipping them with entrepreneurship and leadership skills convey with communication, explore, respect, and believe.“
Wilma Mae Basta
DRK Beauty Healing (NY)
"DRK Beauty Healing supports women of color in quickly accessing free therapy from licensed clinicians across America."
Jillian Hishaw
Family Agriculture Resource Management Services (F.A.R.M.S.) (SC)
"To provide legal and technical services to aging Black farmers while reducing hunger in the farmers community."
Jill Jefferson
Julian (DC)
"Attacking discrimination in all forms through legal advocacy & innovation in order to exact justice, foster equality, & advance the doctrines of civil + human rights law so that they will evolve in stride with social change & fulfill their purpose of protecting & empowering the vulnerable."
