The “I Am Worth Saving" Teen Expo was held on October 3rd! We would like to personally thank the following Vendors who participated in this event and helped make it very exciting for all of the teens and parents that attended! Without you, this event would not have been possible!
Education
Appalachian State University www.appstate.edu
Ashford University www.ashford.edu
Johnson C. Smith University www.jcsu.edu
No Grease School of Tonsorial Arts (tonsorial education) www.nogrease.com
Queen City Prep Academy www.queencityprep.org (Providing a learning environment which is conducive to each child ensuring that they are sufficiently prepared for college, able to gain college acceptance and equipped with essential tools to be successful college students)
Style Sanctum www.stylesanctum.com (fashion education)
Sylvan Learning Center www.tutoring.sylvanlearning.com (tutorial service)
University of Phoenix www.phoenix.edu
The Arts
Opera Carolina www.operacarolina.org (professional opera company)
Retail
Carolina Pad www.carolinapad.com (stationary)
Circle of Life (jewelry)
Fulldeck Entertainment Novelties (illuminated concert novelties)
Karen’s Collections http://karenscollectionsonline.com (framed positive affirmations)
Plato’s Closet www.platoscloset.com (clothing)
TRU-WORTH T-Shirts www.truworthtshirts.vpweb.com (t-shirts displaying positive affirmations)
Non-Profit
Allegro Foundation www.allegrofoundation.net (advocates for children with disabilities)
The Links, Inc. www.linksinc.org (volunteer service organizations of extraordinary women)
Appropriate Placement Options www.uwcentralcarolinas.org/resources (Provides information to the courts on offenders to more effectively use local and correctional resources)
Census Bureau-NC www.census.gov
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Community Relations Committee www.charmeck.org/Departments/CRC (advocate for an inclusive community where trust, acceptance, fairness and equity are the community norms)
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools www.cms.k12.nc.us
City of Charlotte Solid Waste Services www.charmeck.org/Departments/Solid+Waste (recycling awareness)
CMPD-Gang of One www.charmeck.org/.../CMPD/.../Gang.../Gang+of+One.htm (a gang prevention and intervention initiative for youth)
CMS-Parent University www.cms.k12.nc.us/parents/ParentUniv/Pages/default.aspx (a community collaborative led by Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools to help parents become full partners in their children`s education)
Empowerment Exchange www.wechange.com (is a consulting and training organization to create a productive and positive change)
Florence Crittenton www.fcsnc.org (comprehensive health, educational and social services for single pregnant and non-pregnant adolescents, women and their families)
Girl Talk Foundation, Inc. www.girltalkfoundationinc.com (character-building program for girls 11-16 designed to encourage positive thinking, promote self-respect, teach life skills and develop leadership skills)
Goodwill Industries of the Southern Piedmont www.goodwillsp.org/ (career development for both teens and adults)
Inner Vision Foundation www.innervisionfoundation.org (award academic scholarships to focused driven students dedicated to serving our communities)
Inspire the Fire Choir
Mecklenburg County Park & Rec. www.charmeck.org/Departments/Park+and+Rec
Mosque No. 36 www.mosque36.com (Nation of Islam)
Pat’s Place Child Advocacy Center www.patsplacecac.org (focuses the resources of public and private agencies in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina to achieve the best comprehensive outcome for sexually abused children)
Teen Achievement Foundation www.teenachievement.org (promote the continuance of education after high school by offering scholarships, tutoring, and more)
The Relatives www.therelatives.org (a youth shelter)
Time Out Youth www.timeoutyouth.org (empower gay, lesbian, bisexual, and questioning youth)
Urban League of Central Carolinas www.urbanleaguecc.org (multi-service to promote financial stability among African-American families and others, and racial inclusion in our community)
Winners PLUS Agency, Inc. www.winnersplusagency.org (facilitates parents involved in their child’s education)
Health & Wellness
Charlotte Center for Balanced Living www.charlottebalance.com (offers a variety of services devoted to your physical and emotional well-being)
Greater Carolina’s Women’s Center www.gcwomenscenter.org (Gynecological health)
Mecklenburg County Health Department-Teen Tobacco Prevention www.charmeck.org
Pfeiffer Institute for Marriage & Family Therapy www.pimft.com
Teen Health Connection www.levinechildrenshospital.org (To improve the health of adolescents by providing physical and mental health care, education, advocacy and research through connections with teens, parents and the community; not-for-profit)
