2021 & 2020 United Way “UNITE CHARLOTTE” Grant Recipient!
2022 City of Charlotte’s INFUSION FUND FOR THE ARTS Grant Recipient!
2024 Wells Fargo Grant Recipient through PRIDE AWARDS Nomination
Greatness is within, let us bring it out!
Our Mission
Grooming Greatness is committed to educating, enriching & empowering youth & women through cultural experiences, literacy, visual & performing arts.
Our Vision
Grooming Greatness participants walk away with enhanced confidence in their creativity through exposure to the arts and an expanded view of the possibilities for their futures.
Grooming Greatness is powering this year’s Economic Empowerment Conference in St. Thomas, Virgin Islands on September 18th-19th, 2026.
Join us for 2 days at the beautiful Westin St Thomas Beach Resort for insightful discussions on how to drive growth, innovation and sustainable futures in the Virgin Islands. With an exciting panel on Women’s Empowerment.
No matter what part of the world you are in, you are welcome to join us.
To obtain more information on registration, sponsorships and/or our call for speakers visit https://empowerusvi.org
Our Signature Events
Our events provide an opportunity for our youth to celebrate their successes and practice what they have learned in environments that make them feel special. Through a fusion of personal development education and exposure experiences centered around various forms of the arts we enrich the lives of underserved youth.
Our Programs
It has been said that “it takes a village to raise a child” and we truly believe that is the case. Our programs are unique because we encourage parents, guardians and mentors to attend all sessions with their youth. The adults pick up pointers they can reinforce with their youth, the youth enjoy quality time with their support system and all enjoy establishing new friendships. This strengthens family bonds and in turn builds stronger communities.
Our Community Supporters
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Library
Children’s Theater of Charlotte
Chic Chemistry Scent
Beyond The Pretty Face
C. Malik Art
Attorney Kevin Edwards
LaGuida Moore
CBK Branding & Consulting Firm
The Montford Marines
Doug Harris
The Brooklyn Collective
Something Special by Hope
Cecil & Nicole Burrowes
Westside History Club
From One To Some
Johnson C. Smith University
Circle K
Divine Appetit Co.
I’ll Take One Creations
G.R.I.T.S. CLT, LLC
Cyclebar
United Way
The Tuxedo Lady
The Benedict Society
State Farm
Simple Self-Care by Rita
Roddie Jr. Watchdog Foundation
Perky Collar
Microsoft
Mecklenburg County Department of Social Services
Lucky You Salon & Suites
Kimyon Zari
Howard and Howard Event Management & Catering
Elements of Society
Elegant Connexions
Discovery Chiropractic & Wellness
Clinton & Ursula Douglas
Charlotte Lab School
Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Charlotte
Boast Catering
