Amy Hall
Shalom Creatives
Madison Heights, Virginia
Shalom Creatives cultivates spaces where healing, creativity and belonging intersect. Through pop-up art studios in underserved communities and with survivors of sexual assault and religious trauma, a leadership network for women whose voices are marginalized in faith settings, and creative workshops that foster reflection, founder Amy Hall guides individuals and communities on a path toward healing and restoration.
Tamice Spencer-Helms
Sub:Culture Inc. is a Black led nonprofit striving to remove barriers to holistic well-being, social flourishing and academic success for Black university students. Founded by Tamice Spencer,-Helms, the Sub:Culture program offers a comprehensive and transformative experience for Black students designed to foster the personal and professional growth, along with financial support to offset unexpected costs that often cause students to drop out.
Dorian Hollingsworth, Jr.
Dorian Hollingsworth, Jr, Virginia Beach, VA: The Teen Care Network Dorian Hollingsworth Jr. is the CEO/Founder and Creative Director of the Teen Care Network whose goal is to support teens by connecting them with free mental health resources while working to break the stigma around mental health treatment. The Teen Care Network bridges the gap between care and community by providing the most necessary and most current programming efforts to Teens and the community in the hope of connecting communities to bring mental health center stage. Read more about Dorian Hollingsworth here.
My’Kal Lofton
My’Kal Lofton, Charlottesville, Virginia. Green Wall Street My’Kal Lofton is the founder of Green Wall Street, a collective working to strengthen social support connections across marginalized communities and to further understanding of ecological relationships. GWS began during the racial events in Charlottesville in August of 2017 and creates space and support for economic and social innovation both in Charlottesville and in partner cities. Read more about My’Kal Lofton here.