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2025 Nonprofit Venture Spotlight: Uprooted Academy, empowering student success with a cutting-edge college and career advising platform that combines AI technology with human connection.? ? Uprooted Academy empowers first-generation, low-income students of color to pursue their dreams with mental wellness strategies, combating psychological distress that students often face. Uprooted fosters community support, self-discovery, and skill development so students can achieve their full potential with confidence and clarity. Their mission aligns with the ORI of Reversing the Mental Health Crisis to provide comprehensive support for high school students, particularly Black and Latino youth, with a holistic, data-driven approach that promotes wellness and success.? ? Tiffany G. founded Uprooted Academy in April 2021. She is a licensed psychotherapist and has been featured in Forbes for her tech innovation. Tiffany is a graduate of the University of Connecticut and Howard University and is pursuing her doctorate in educational policy and leadership at American University.? ? Learn more about Tiffany Green and Uprooted Academy at: https://lnkd.in/eRHinvU7

A Redemptive Lab in Melbourne recently brought founders and mentors together for a 2-day immersive retreat, guided by the Redemptive Frame. Hosted by Robert Palma, Tim Tham, Joel Plotnek, and Emmanuel Setyawan, the event focused on helping founders clarify their mission and build their ventures with greater lasting impact. Through a combination of teaching, discussions, and collaborative sessions, attendees had the opportunity to present their visions, explore practical tools and ideas, and apply these insights for their personal development. Learn more about Melbourne Redemptive Labs here: https://lnkd.in/gcfv5E2y

2025 Business Venture Spotlight: Sky Harvest, creating carbon credits and selling them to corporate customers to offset their emissions. Sky Harvest sells carbon credits to offset greenhouse gas emissions by paying small-acreage and underserved timberland operators in the United States to refrain from harvesting timber they would otherwise cut. In a new Carbon 2.0 framework, fewer credits issued ensures that each credit properly and completely offsets the negative climate impact of emissions elsewhere. Passionate about fixing carbon markets and finding solutions to the climate issue, Sky Harvest works on the ORI of Large-Scale Innovation For Environmental Stewardship. Co-Founder & CEO Will Clayton founded Sky Harvest in October 2021. Previously, he served as the Chief of Staff at Strata, where he architected the corporate strategy and led the successful turnaround of an underperforming division. Will earned a BA in Economics as a Morehead Scholar from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Learn more about Will Clayton and Sky Harvest at https://lnkd.in/eirDcmbB

Last month at Activate: NYC, we gathered with founders, investors, and innovators to explore redemptive entrepreneurship in action. We’re grateful for the leaders who shared their wisdom on stage—founders who are building with a vision for renewal: + Karen C. Houghton, Infinite Giving (Business 2024) + John Kim, Karamaan Group, LLC + Lauren McCann, Procure Impact (Business 2024) + Vineet Rajan, Forte (Business 2023) + Olatunde Sobomehin, StreetCode Academy (Nonprofit 2021) These entrepreneurs are practicing the Redemptive Frame in their ventures—pursuing creative restoration through sacrifice by designing models that serve, building businesses that renew culture, and leading with generosity and trust. We’re honored to walk alongside them and grateful for their leadership in the Praxis community.

2025 Nonprofit Venture Spotlight: Sharpen Recovery, a faith-driven nonprofit dedicated to providing sober living spaces in Greater Houston. Sharpen Recovery transforms lives through recovery housing for individuals overcoming addiction. In just five years, Sharpen Recovery has expanded to 17 homes across Greater Houston, offering Christ-centered, structured environments. As one of Houston’s largest recovery housing organizations, Sharpen is committed to supportive housing, removing financial barriers to entry, and lasting sobriety. Founder & CEO Nick Long founded Sharpen Recovery in August 2016. He also serves as Board President of the Texas Recovery-Oriented Housing Network and founded the Houston Recovery Residence Network, where he drives industry-wide collaboration and increased care standards. He resides in Houston with his wife and son. Learn more about Nick Long and Sharpen Recovery at: https://lnkd.in/ebnt59Wm

We’re thrilled to share about a recent Redemptive Lab in Atlanta. Hosted by Brooke Hempell, Katie Lantukh, and Chris Carneal, the Lab brought together early-stage founders and mentors to discuss and apply the Redemptive Frame to their ventures. The weekend was full of forming new connections, brainstorming growth, and discussing impactful next steps. For those longing for community and an immersive experience around the Redemptive Frame, you can learn more about Atlanta Labs here: https://lnkd.in/etJE5D-K

On February 21, hundreds of entrepreneurial leaders gathered in Manhattan to attend Praxis Activate: NYC. This 1-day event was filled with strategy sessions, panels, and breakout discussions where attendees learned how to build ventures, serve communities, and pursue quests through the Redemptive Frame.? ? We are inspired by the passion and commitment of all attendees who left the event feeling more empowered for the future of their ventures.

2025 Business Venture Spotlight: Reserve Squad, a comprehensive talent solution that helps companies retain one of its most valuable assets—its people. Reserve Squad helps businesses support, develop, and stay connected to the employees who wish to temporarily pause their careers by giving them the option to rejoin and continue with access to developmental training, company updates and project-work opportunities. Reserve Squad provides solutions for companies eager to update to a modern workplace, with the goal of reaching gender equity, inclusivity, and diversity at every level, emphasizing the ORI of Developing New Labor Models & “Good Jobs.” Teresa Tanner is the Founder & CEO of Reserve Squad, and Brieana Hall is the Director of Customer Experience. An advocate for gender equity and diversity in the workplace, Teresa has 30 years of executive leadership in the financial services industry and is dedicating her time toward more innovative and supportive work solutions. Brieana brings her experience in customer-centric data analytics and technical team leadership to lead Reserve Squad’s product strategy and development. Before Reserve Squad, Brieana spent 15 years working in retail and customer analytics, solving business needs for some of the world’s largest retailers. Learn more about Teresa Tanner, Brieana Hall, and Reserve Squad at https://lnkd.in/e_c74Peu

In our community, we aim to connect talented individuals with meaningful roles. Explore our Job Board for opportunities at over 200 redemptive ventures, including this sampling of jobs that are currently open: + World Impact Inc (Nonprofit 2021): Director of Advancement + Orb Aerospace (Business 2025): Principal RF Engineer + The Center for Christianity and Public Life (Nonprofit 2022): Director of Research View these and more job openings: https://lnkd.in/es8k43vp

2025 Nonprofit Venture Spotlight: Sanctuary Mental Health Ministries, a nonprofit charitable organization that equips the Church to support mental health and well-being. Sanctuary Mental Health Ministries provides resources that meaningfully engage the topics of faith and mental health. In 2018, Sanctuary launched its flagship resource, The Sanctuary Course which explores key mental health topics. Since then, Sanctuary continues to release resources that prepare communities of faith around the world to raise awareness, reduce stigma, support mental health, and promote mental well-being, in line with the ORI of Reversing the Mental Health Crisis. Daniel Whitehead is the CEO of Sanctuary Mental Health Ministries. Previously, he spent 10 years in full-time vocational ministry, including eight years as senior pastor of a church. He now resides in Vancouver with his wife and two children. Learn more about Daniel Whitehead and Sanctuary Mental Health Ministries at: https://lnkd.in/eJ-H_6uW