Do Greater Charlotte Foundation

Do Greater Charlotte Foundation Do Greater is a movement that inspires & empowers you to [do greater] things to make an impact on the lives of others. Start Creating Good.

We are today’s creative community empowering tomorrow’s creative class.

08/04/2026

Last week, Dennis Reed, Jr. brought together youth leaders, mentors, and community partners to discuss how we can better support Charlotte’s young people in light of the recent teen takeovers.

At Do Greater, we’ve always believed the best way to change outcomes is to create opportunities.

Through technology, creativity, entrepreneurship, and community, Sparkhouse exists to give the next generation a place to learn, connect, and grow.

This conversation is just the beginning. Together, we’re building pathways that empower our youth and strengthen our city. 💛

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🎶 Music. Creativity. Community. 🎤✨Join us at Sparkhouse Charlotte for another Showroom Session—where great conversations...
07/30/2026

🎶 Music. Creativity. Community. 🎤✨

Join us at Sparkhouse Charlotte for another Showroom Session—where great conversations meet incredible local talent.

🎧 10:00 AM – Live conversation with Coach Mac & David “Dae-Lee” Arrington discussing all things Sparkhouse Uptown.

🎵 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
DJ SkyLuna sets the vibe.

🎶 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
DJ 2unez keeps the energy going.

Whether you’re a creative, entrepreneur, music lover, or just looking for a place to connect, this is your invitation to experience the Sparkhouse community.

📍 Sparkhouse Charlotte (500 N. Tryon)
📅 Friday, July 31
🔗 Register with link in bio!

Tag someone you’re bringing and we’ll see you there! 🙌

June was nothing short of incredible. 💛This month reminded us why we do what we do: creating spaces where entrepreneurs,...
07/08/2026

June was nothing short of incredible. 💛

This month reminded us why we do what we do: creating spaces where entrepreneurs, creatives, and future leaders can connect, grow, and thrive.

we started off with conversations around access to Capital for founders with
From proudly sponsoring and welcoming hundreds of small business owners to build relationships and grow their businesses, to watching our youth absolutely shine as they:
Curating a pop-up shop at Charlotte Black Owned
Interviews on the meaning of community during FOMO Juneteenth, and
Kicking off the Hobbies Fellowship..
Our next generation continues to inspire us every day.

We also celebrated a major milestone with the launch of Sparkhouse Uptown!!!🚀
What started as a vision quickly became a vibrant home for collaboration, innovation, and community. Seeing the transformation come to life in just two weeks after our partner tours was nothing short of amazing.

To close out the month, we celebrated Cohort 12 of our adult entrepreneurship program, announcing our grand prize winner inside our new Uptown space and giving our founders their first look at what this community is building together.

June was filled with big moments, new beginnings, and countless reminders that when people come together with purpose, incredible things happen.

Thank you to every entrepreneur, student, partner, volunteer, mentor, and community member who made this month so special.

Here’s to building what’s next. ✨

Do Greater Summer Reset! ☀️ Please note that both Sparkhouse Uptown and Sparkhouse West will be closed from 6/29 through...
06/26/2026

Do Greater Summer Reset! ☀️

Please note that both Sparkhouse Uptown and Sparkhouse West will be closed from 6/29 through 7/3 as we recharge and reset.

We’ll be back before you know it:
• Sparkhouse West reopens July 6
• Sparkhouse Uptown (plus our brand-new coffee shop!) reopens July 9

Wishing you a safe and happy holiday—we can’t wait to see you soon!

Design 2 Dollars Student Pop-Up Shop ✨ Come shop journals, stickers, pins, and more—all designed and created by local mi...
06/24/2026

Design 2 Dollars Student Pop-Up Shop ✨

Come shop journals, stickers, pins, and more—all designed and created by local middle school students learning the fundamentals of entrepreneurship, design, and business ownership.

Every purchase supports a young creator’s journey and helps build confidence, creativity, and real-world business skills.
Come celebrate the next generation of innovators, dreamers, and changemakers. 🌟

📍 Do Greater Charlotte | Sparkhouse West
🗓 June 26th
⏰ 2:30 PM – 4:00 PM

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Playmaker Camp is here! 🚨 When: July 6-10th | 13-17th | 20- 24th. 9am-4pm (Students do not need to attend all three we...
06/24/2026

Playmaker Camp is here! 🚨

When: July 6-10th | 13-17th | 20- 24th. 9am-4pm
(Students do not need to attend all three weeks. They can sign up for any week or all three!)

Who: Rising 7-12 graders

Playmakers is a hands-on game design camp where middle and high school students will learn to design, prototype, and playtest their own physical and/or digital games. Whether you’re a gamer, an artist, or a storyteller, Playmaker is where your ideas come to life.

Week 1: Analog Game Design
Week 2: Digital Game Design
Week 3: Launch Your Own Video Game (to attend week 3, it is recommended you attend week 2 )

Playmaker Camp is led by Calvin Robertson, founder of Jubileague, an independent studio specializing in designing, developing, and publishing original mobile gaming experiences.

🔗 Register using the link in our bio!!

New volunteer dates available ‼️ If you would like to come help us assemble furniture for our soft launch this Friday (...
06/16/2026

New volunteer dates available ‼️

If you would like to come help us assemble furniture for our soft launch this Friday (and get a sneak preview of the building 😉) use the volunteer sign up link in our bio to register!

All hands on deck! Thank you in advance 🙌

06/10/2026

Last week, we lost Isaiah Shorter.

He was a student of ours and a member of our community. We got to know Isaiah through our incredible partner, the Exposure Project, another local nonprofit doing amazing work.

Through our programs, Isaiah built his own clothing brand, 2DAYZWRLD. He loved fashion and he loved creating, and he wanted everyone to have access to his designs and good quality shirts.

Generous, creative, driven.
That is who Isaiah was.

If you’re able, please donate to his family’s GoFundMe to help cover funeral costs, link in bio.

Can’t give right now? A share means just as much.
We will continue to remember him and honor his memory.

Hey Charlotte, We Need Your Help! 🚨 As we prep for an exciting month of community events, we’re looking for volunteers ...
06/10/2026

Hey Charlotte, We Need Your Help! 🚨

As we prep for an exciting month of community events, we’re looking for volunteers to help us create welcoming, impactful experiences for everyone who attends.

UPCOMING EVENTS & VOLUNTEER NEEDS:

Uptown Night Market
Friday, June 13th | 6:00 – 10:00 PM
Volunteers Needed: 3–5
• Setup & breakdown
• Passing out information
• Directing guests

FOMO: Juneteenth
Wednesday, June 18th | 5:00 – 10:00 PM
Volunteers Needed: 3–5
• Setup & breakdown
• Passing out information
• Directing guests

Sparkhouse Uptown Soft Launch
Thursday, June 19th | 7:30 AM – 2:00 PM
Volunteers Needed: 5–10
• Day-before setup
• Breakdown
• Passing out information
• Directing guests
• Giving tours of the new space

Interested in serving? Complete our volunteer form through the link in our bio.

Questions? Reach out to
[email protected] or [email protected]

Thank you for being a part!

Thanks Charlotte Business Journal and Symone Graham for sharing the Sparkhouse story.This is bigger than grants.It’s abo...
06/04/2026

Thanks Charlotte Business Journal and Symone Graham for sharing the Sparkhouse story.

This is bigger than grants.

It’s about what happens when people believe in an idea before it’s fully built — and see the potential in the young people, entrepreneurs, creatives, and communities it is meant to serve.

Ally Charitable Foundation’s $500,000 investment in our Creative Studio will help young people access tools, technology, mentorship, and real production space to turn ideas into something real.

Novant Health’s $300,000 investment in Sparkhouse Coffee recognizes what we believe deeply: economic opportunity is connected to health. Jobs, income, purpose, confidence, and community all shape how people live and grow.

Do Greater started as a truck - a mobile classroom with iPads, laptops, and a big belief that talent is everywhere, but opportunity is not.

Now we’re preparing to open Sparkhouse Uptown: 20,000 square feet in the heart of Center City designed to help people work, learn, create, connect, and earn.

Grateful for Ally, Novant Health, Wells Fargo, Truist, the City of Charlotte, and every partner helping bring this vision to life.

The real work starts when the doors open.

Sparkhouse Uptown.
The House Where Up Starts.

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2400 Greenland Avenue
Charlotte, NC
28208

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