Charlotte Hornets Foundation Gives $100K to Four Women-Led Groups

The Charlotte Hornets Foundation distributed $100,000 across four women-led organizations in the Carolinas on Monday. Moms Moving Forward, Code the Dream, Charlotte Bilingual Preschool, and NAMI Charlotte each got $25,000 to grow their programs.

These groups tackle education, mental health, job training, and family support. The announcement happened during Women's History Month and matches what the foundation cares about: helping the next generation, creating chances for people, leading with compassion, and strengthening communities.

"Women's History Month is a powerful reminder of the impact female leaders have in shaping stronger, healthier communities," said Whitney Tarver, the foundation's director, according to a news release. "We are proud to invest in organizations led by women who are driving meaningful change across the Carolinas — advancing opportunity, expanding access to critical resources, and building pathways for long-term success for families and future generations."

Moms Moving Forward runs under Freedom Communities. It offers financial literacy classes, job skills, mental health services, networking, and childcare. The money will boost programs that help mothers build economic security while they balance work and raising kids.

Code the Dream operates out of Durham and trains people from low-income households for tech jobs. Grant funds keep training free.

Charlotte Bilingual Preschool will lower tuition for extended-care students, enroll more Spanish-speaking kids, and hire bilingual teachers. This addresses rising demand and removes financial obstacles that keep families from accessing quality early education in one of Charlotte's fastest-growing populations.

NAMI Charlotte wants to bring Ending the Silence to more schools. This proven program teaches middle- and high-schoolers about mental health. With the grant, staff can visit more classrooms and give students, teachers, and parents better ways to spot warning signs and get help when needed.

"Each of these organizations is doing incredible work, and we hope our investment helps amplify their reach," Tarver said.

The foundation honored each group on the court at a home game in March.