Meet Michi LaCorte, Next Stage’s 2020 Summer Fellow

Meet Michi LaCorte, Next Stage’s 2020 Summer Fellow

by Michi LaCorte Covid-19 has greatly affected every community, and it has definitely changed my plans for this summer, but I am so grateful to have work this summer – especially with a company that is helping organizations and communities to work through these...
Tina Postel Cares About Food Access

Tina Postel Cares About Food Access

by Josh Jacobson Originally published in ‘The Biscuit,’ Charlotte is Creative’s digital news magazine. Tina Postel is up early. Really. early. As Executive Director of Loaves & Fishes, a food access nonprofit for people experiencing a short-term...
Kris Reid Cares About the Local Food System

Kris Reid Cares About the Local Food System

The article below was published by The Biscuit as a part of Josh’s new series highlighting staff leaders in Charlotte’s nonprofit sector who are shaking things up and making an impact. You can find it, here.   “You know what’s more contagious than [coronavirus] …...
Banu Valladares Cares About Spanish-Speaking Children

Banu Valladares Cares About Spanish-Speaking Children

The article below was published by The Biscuit as a part of Josh’s new series highlighting staff leaders in Charlotte’s nonprofit sector who are shaking things up and making an impact. You can find it, here.   Banu Valladares is on fire. Prepping for an...
Why Do You Love What You Do?

Why Do You Love What You Do?

Steve Jobs once said, “The only way to do great work, is to love what you do.” And to be honest, we couldn’t agree more. For most, February is the month to celebrate love. Although it’s usually dedicated to a special someone we love, we at Next...