Areas of Focus
Creative Entrepreneurship
Empowering emerging artists and creative professionals, particularly from marginalized communities, with resources, education, and mentorship to transform creative ideas into successful ventures
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Gender
Equality
Promoting equity for women in the creative industry by bridging gaps through education, mentorship, and funding
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Youth
Empowerment
Supporting young people, particularly from marginalized communities, to thrive in the creative industry and beyond through access to education, mentorship, and resources
Mission
The Colture Cares Foundation (CCF) is dedicated to empowering people, particularly those from underserved communities, to reach their full potential through access to education, mentorship, and resources that support creative entrepreneurship, professional development, and gender equality
Meet A Few Of Our Champions
Show U Off Grant Winners
Every year, during Women’s History Month, the Colture Cares Foundation celebrates women who are transforming their communities through the Show U Off Grant initiative. This program provides mentorship, seed funding, and business support to empower women-led ventures.
Paulana Lamonier
Founder of Black People Swim (2022 Winner)
Nia-Tayler Clark
Founder of BlackLIT Bookstore (2024 Winner)
Nicole "NeeKKo" Lindsey
Founder of Prosperity Market (2024 Winner)
Explore Our Impact
our vision
To be a leading nonprofit organization that empowers individuals, especially those from marginalized communities, to succeed in the creative industry and beyond.
Our Connection to the HUMANITIES
The Colture Cares Foundation contributes to the humanities by fostering creativity, promoting cultural understanding, and empowering diverse voices to engage in storytelling, representation, and dialogue. Through its focus on education, mentorship, and equity, the foundation ensures that people, particularly from marginalized communities, can shape and share their narratives across different mediums in ways that resonate across disciplines and generations.
Our Commitment to Social Justice
The Colture Cares Foundation advances social justice by addressing systemic inequities and empowering marginalized communities through education, entrepreneurship, and representation. A core objective is to break cycles of exclusion, equipping individuals to thrive as leaders, storytellers, and positive disruptors—fostering a more equitable and inclusive society
Our Focus on Creative Innovation
The Colture Cares Foundation champions creative innovation by equipping emerging artists and professionals with the tools and resources needed to turn bold ideas into impactful ventures. By fostering entrepreneurship, mentorship, and access to opportunities and resources, the foundation empowers individuals—particularly from marginalized communities—to reimagine industries, challenge norms, and drive cultural and economic progress