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Seeds of Hope is making generational changes through education in our community. 

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"I was given an opportunity to chase after my wildest dream and provided with mentors to help me bring my dreams into fruition. I am now able to give back and instruct thousands of kids each year.”
-Dominique Myers
Master Chess Player & Teacher
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"There's no greater impact than providing young, deserving professionals with the gift of education coupled with Christian guidance."
Pat & Laura Swisher
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About Us

Everything begins
with a dream.

SEEDS of Hope is designed to help young leaders achieve their dreams with a balanced program of faith-based guidance and financial support.
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Education Funding
Scholars receive financial support for continued education and/or trade schools.
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Community Building
Scholars are connected with other community members and are encouraged to give back.
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Mentoring & Advisory
Mentorship and advisory is given on a 1:1 basis and in group settings to help scholars handle academic and life challenges.
Faith-based Guidance
God provides all - we are his vessels. Our senior leadership and counsel provide faith-based tools and guidance for a life-time in His grace.
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Peer Networking
Scholars are encouraged to connect with other scholars and SEEDS of Hope mentors/volunteers.
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Tools  & Resources
Equipping our next generation of leaders is one of the most important roles we can take.
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“SEEDS of Hope gave me the runway to achieve my various visions. The practical help along the way was critical to my development as a human being, musician, artist, and educator."
Quentin Bethea
Creative Entrepreneur | Grad of Berklee College of Music
SEEDS of Hope Scholars

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Kristi Ervin
"SEEDS is empowering future generations with hope and the skill-sets needed to make their dreams come true."
Laura Swisher
"Being a part of the SEEDS Scholars program has impacted my life more than I could ever imagine. They're an incredible group of young leaders with incredible stories."
Jimmy McQuilkin
"We are so grateful that Seeds of Hope not only affirms our UrbanPromise StreetLeaders' incredible leadership – but invests in their growth. Seeds' investment is a tangible message to our StreetLeaders that the Charlotte community believes in their demonstrated and future leadership in our city."
Jasmine Ellis
"As a previous scholar myself, I'm honored to help the future generations of scholars achieve their dreams and give back to their communities."
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