Are you a non profit leader or part of a community organization or school looking for fun and impactful programs for your students and clients? If so, Create with Class Academy (CWCA) is perfect for you!
Create with Class Academy is a tax exempt 501c3 nonprofit organization founded in South Carolina (FEIN: 85-1927431) and serving our community and empowering others to live their best lives is at the heart of all we do.
One way that we serve our community is through our curriculum-based Entrepreneurship Education and Enrichment programs. In these programs we partner with other non profits and community organizations to teach their students and clients about entrepreneurship by way of home based businesses. We provide hands on classes to teach students how to create customizable, handmade items that they can sell via their own home-based businesses.
One of the best things about our programs is that we are mobile! This means that we bring all equipment and supplies to our clients locations, so there is never any need to transport students or clients anywhere. We come to you!
We serve schools and organizations in the greater Charlotte, NC and Fort Mill/Rock Hill, SC areas.
Our Vision is to empower clients to use their creativity to generate income and create economic autonomy for themselves and their families
Our Mission is to teach our clients the skills necessary to make custom, handmade items that they can sell via their own home based businesses.
To further this vision and mission of Create with Class Academy’s community partnerships, we also provide direct mentorship and scholarships to high potential students to help them jumpstart their own homebased business and position them for success.
Founder and Executive Director
Francina Tillman is the Founder and Executive Director of Abraham’s Promise. Her background includes a Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering from the University of Central Florida and 20+ years’ experience working in Supply Chain Management and Project Management for Fortune 500 companies. Along with Create with Class Academy, Francina also owns a home-based business selling custom cakes and treats and other handmade items. Francina is passionate about using her God-given gifts and talents to be a blessing to others.
Founder and Executive Director
We are honored to have Brandi Clark as a board member of Abraham’s Promise and a valuable advisor for Create with Class Academy. Brandi is a two time Teacher of the Year and is in her 19th year in the education field. She currently teaches Technology to elementary school students grades K-5 and believes that successful students become successful adults, no matter their circumstances. When asked why she became a teacher, her response is simple – she loves kids! Brandi graduated from Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge, LA with a degree in Elementary Education. Being a lifelong learner, she continued her educational journey by receiving my Masters degree in Educational Technology from Northwestern State University in Natchitoches, LA. In her free time she loves to read, garden, design curriculum, and spend time with her husband Michael, son Ethan and daughter Emerson.
Funding Consultant
Melissa Morris is an experienced Nonprofit Manager, People Leader, Blogger, Freelance Writer, Trainer, Grant Writer, and Encourager of All Good Things. We are so blessed to have her on the Abraham’s Promise team! She is currently the owner of Melissadoesitall.com and the Community Partnership Liaison for the Jobs Partnership of Florida. Melissa’s superpowers are writing and problem solving. She uses these talents to propel high character businesses beyond their goals. We are so blessed to have her
Melissa has a bachelors degree from the University of Central Florida and an MBA from Crummer Graduate School at Rollins College. She enjoys motorcycles, poetry, teaching financial management, cooking and spending time with her husband, Troy, and two young daughters, Abigail and Ella.
Treasurer
Jennifer Ponder is a wife and mother who is passionate about making a difference in the lives of others, particularly young people. Jennifer has spent the last 20+ years in the medical field and currently works as a dosimetrist, in radiation oncology helping to care for cancer patients. She is excited about the mission of Abraham’s Promise and has been a vital part of the team since its inception.
Secretary
Kim McKoy’s encouragement and guidance was a major catalyst for the creation of Create with Class Academy and Abraham’s Promise. She is passionate about having a positive impact on the next generation and strongly believes in people being empowered to help themselves. Kim’s professional background is in customer service and the banking industry, however she is also an avid crafter and baker. When she is not working, crafting or baking, Kim can be found spending time with her fur baby, Bella.
Custom Cake Design and DIY Studio
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