Hope for Harvest

What Hope for Harvest does

Hope for Harvest is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 2016 by Catherine Brewton, a BMI Vice President, to serve underserved and homeless youth and families in Charlotte, North Carolina. The organization operates a single facility at 1800 Brewton Drive that houses its youth and community programs, operating on a donation-based revenue model with 501(c)(3) tax-deductible status. It serves K-12 youth facing poverty, educational inequity, and limited access to enrichment, alongside underserved families and adults from local shelters, with reported cumulative impact of over 15,000 beneficiaries since founding.

The organization's core offerings include a free After School Enrichment Program focused on STEAM, creative arts, and recreational learning; a free 8-week Summer Enrichment Camp delivered in partnership with the We The Best Foundation; the Community Work Program providing short-term paid work for shelter residents; annual holiday programs (Thanksgiving Giveback and Winter Wishes); a Clothing Pantry; Care Kits of Hope; and Community Wellness Events. Ancillary revenue is generated through Event & Rental Space at the Charlotte facility. Underlying technology is limited to an online donation platform supporting PayPal and Cash App, with no proprietary software, AI/ML, or app products.

Hope for Harvest's go-to-market is community-led, relying on individual donors, monthly giving tiers ($10-$100), corporate sponsorships (Bank of America, McDonald's, Whole Foods, Ralph Lauren), in-kind donations, volunteer recruitment, and grassroots social media presence (Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, X, Linktree). The organization leverages its founder's BMI role and entertainment industry board connections for fundraising reach. Reported outcomes include a 15% average improvement in reading and math proficiency among participants, 80% demonstrating stronger attendance and behavior within eight weeks, and 20% year-over-year growth in youth served in 2025.

Name

Hope for Harvest

Legal name

Hope for Harvest

Website

https://hopeforharvest.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth and Community Nonprofit Services

NAICS

Educational Support Services (611710)

akta.pro primary industry

After-School, Tutoring & Academic Enrichment Nonprofits (BPAGADAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Youth Mentoring & Positive Youth Development Nonprofits (BPAGADAD), Arts, Sports & Recreation-Based Youth Development Nonprofits (BPAGADAJ)

Keywords

• Youth development services
• After-school programs
• Community nonprofit
• Charitable donations
• Family support services

Headquarters

HQ city

Charlotte

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Individual Monetary Donations: One-time and monthly financial contributions from individual donors. Monthly donors receive a Hope for Harvest sweatshirt and coffee table book upon reaching the $500 donation mark.
2. Corporate Sponsorships: Corporate partners provide financial support and in-kind contributions. The organization has established relationships with companies including Bank of America, McDonald's, Whole Foods, and other corporate sponsors visible in their logo section.
3. Event Space Rentals: The organization rents out their versatile event space for various occasions including birthday parties, weddings, corporate conferences, concerts, dance recitals, and community meetings. Rental inquiries directed to (704) 352-4791 or [email protected].
4. In-Kind Donations: Accepts clothing, food, hygiene products, toys, books, and other essential items for care kits and distribution to families in need. Items can be dropped off at the facility or shipped via Amazon wishlist.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Hope for Harvest is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that provides free after-school enrichment programs, an 8-week Summer Enrichment Camp, holiday assistance programs, a clothing pantry, and care kits to underserved youth and families in Charlotte, North Carolina. The organization also operates a Community Work Program offering paid short-term work opportunities to adults from local shelters, and rents out its event space for community and private functions.

Product overview

Hope for Harvest is a nonprofit organization offering a portfolio of youth development and community support programs. Core offerings include the After School Enrichment Program and Summer Enrichment Camp for academic and creative enrichment, the Community Work Program for employment opportunities, and seasonal initiatives like Hope for the Holidays. The organization operates a Clothing Pantry and Care Kits of Hope for essential material support, while its Event & Rental Space provides venue services. Programs are unified by the mission to assist, encourage and educate underserved homeless youth throughout the Charlotte community.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• After School Enrichment Program Free after-school program focused on STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math), creative arts, and recreational learning that promotes academic success, self-confidence, and personal growth for underserved children through structured tutoring and mentorship.
• Summer Enrichment Camp Free 8-week Summer Enrichment Camp offering daily STEAM learning, literacy support, athletics, and social-emotional development in partnership with the We The Best Foundation, including free meals and off-site field trips.
• Community Work Program Short-term paid work opportunities for men and women from local shelters, supporting community reintegration through painting, landscaping, and trash removal around the organization's centers.
• Hope for the Holidays Annual initiative supporting families in need through the Thanksgiving Giveback Weekend serving over 500 children and families, and the Winter Wishes program connecting children with sponsors for personalized holiday wishlists.
• Clothing Pantry Free clothing pantry open to anyone in need, offering clothing for all ages with special requests accommodated outside regular hours.
• Care Kits of Hope Care kits packed with hygiene essentials including shampoo, toothbrushes, body wash, wet wipes, sanitizer, and deodorant for those facing hardship, available through Amazon wishlist or in-kind donations.
• Event & Rental Space Versatile event and rental space accommodating various gatherings including birthday parties, weddings, corporate conferences, live music concerts, dance recitals, community meetings, and workshops with customizable layout and professional sound and lighting.
• Miracles on Brewton Exhibit Exhibit honoring the life and lasting impact of Pastor Barbara Brewton through archival photos, video, and personal artifacts, tracing her transformation of Brewton Drive and surrounding communities.
• Community Wellness Events Monthly community events focusing on wellness, connection, and basic needs including free yoga classes, open gym basketball and volleyball, vision board parties, and Community Days distributing food, clothing, hygiene kits, and essential supplies.
• Donation Campaigns Online donation platform offering multiple campaigns including Give Health Support, Children We Work With, Help For Education, Support Your It Counts, and People & Child Trouble programs.

Quantifiable outcome

• 15% average improvement in reading and math proficiency among program participants
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• We The Best FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for Summer Enrichment Camp programming. The We The Best Foundation partners with Hope for Harvest to support the free 8-week Summer Enrichment Camp offering STEAM learning, literacy support, athletics, and social-emotional development. The camp includes free breakfast, lunch, and snacks as well as off-site field trips.
• BMI (Broadcast Music, Inc.)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHope for Harvest Founder Catherine Brewton serves as BMI Vice President, Creative, Head of Hip Hop, R&B and Gospel. This connection enables the organization to leverage entertainment industry relationships, host marquee events, and access celebrity support for fundraising and awareness.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Big Brothers Big Sisters of America: National nonprofit focused on youth mentoring and positive youth development for at-risk children — overlapping mission of mentorship, education, and life skills development for underserved youth similar to Hope for Harvest.
• Communities In Schools: National nonprofit that places support staff inside schools to connect at-risk K-12 students with academic enrichment, basic-need support, and community resources — directly comparable school-based intervention model.
• Boys & Girls Clubs of America: National youth development nonprofit providing after-school programs, mentorship, and enrichment for underserved K-12 youth — directly comparable mission, target demographic, and program mix (academic enrichment, arts, sports) to Hope for Harvest.
• After-School All-Stars: National nonprofit providing free after-school and summer programs (academic enrichment, sports, arts) to underserved youth in urban communities — closely comparable programming and target demographic.
• City Year: Nonprofit deploying near-peer mentors into high-need urban schools for attendance, academic, and social-emotional support — directly comparable youth mentorship and school-based enrichment model.

Broad incumbents

• The Salvation Army: Large nonprofit providing youth programs, holiday assistance, clothing, and basic-needs support to underserved families — comparable holiday giveback, clothing pantry, and family services mix.
• National Urban League: National civil rights and urban advocacy organization with youth development, education, and workforce programs for underserved communities — adjacent mission focused on educational equity and economic empowerment.
• YMCA of the USA: Large established nonprofit providing youth development, after-school care, and summer camp programming across the U.S.; overlapping target population and programming, but operates at significantly greater scale with a broader portfolio.
• United Way: Large national nonprofit that funds and coordinates community-based youth, family, and education programs through local affiliates — overlaps as a community-services funder and partner, though broader in scope.

Regional players

• KIPP Foundation: National charter school network focused on college preparation for underserved students; overlapping education-equity mission, though operating formal schools rather than supplemental after-school and summer programming.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/hopeforharvest1
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCZnEJIKGCE5YksPyShG8CWA
• Facebookfacebook.com/Hope-For-Harvest-1040576379352968
• Instagraminstagram.com/hopeforharvest_1

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles16 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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