Destined 4 Greatness Foundation
Mission Statement:
Our mission is to empower youth and young adults by promoting mental health awareness, breaking the stigma around mental illness, and providing access to education, support, and safe spaces. We are committed to helping young people build resilience, find their voice, and prioritize their mental well-being through peer support, advocacy, and community engagement.
Our Story
Our journey began with a simple truth: mental health matters, and no one should struggle in silence. What started as a small group of individuals sharing their own experiences has grown into a powerful movement rooted in compassion, education, and action.
We saw firsthand how stigma, lack of access, and silence kept too many people—especially in underserved communities—from getting the support they needed. So we decided to do something about it. Through school programs, workshops, community events, and peer-led outreach, we’ve created safe spaces where people feel seen, heard, and supported.
Today, we are a growing network of changemakers dedicated to shifting the narrative around mental health. Whether it’s through open conversations, access to resources, or youth-driven initiatives, we are committed to making mental wellness a community priority—because healing starts with connection.
Community Outreach
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American Red Cross Blood Drive
“Breaking the Silence: Sickle Cell Blood Drive”
Very special thanks to everyone who helped orchestrate this incredible event. Very special thanks to American Red Cross North Carolina and very special thanks to @ulundabaker, CRVPM I for making this connection happen. And lastly a very special thanks from the best team of women in this business my heroes! @scrunkleton @nvblair330 Hope Martin.
Last week, the City of Monroe North Carolina formally recognized June 19th as #NationalSickleCellAwareness Day — a day of education, advocacy, and opportunity to learn how the disease impacts thousands of lives in the U.S. every day.
The American Red Cross proudly supports sickle cell warriors like my little sister Niyah Lindsey — Niyah faces unique challenges living with the disease, including receiving about 8 units of blood each month to help manage symptoms and prevent life-threatening complications....Now, Niyah is using her experience to not only educate others, but inspire other survivors and families that there is hope after the diagnosis.
Join Niyah in the fight against sickle cell by visiting RedCrossBlood.org using code ‘sicklecell’, calling 1-800-RED-CROSS, or downloading Red Cross Blood Donor App.
Also, check out Niyah’s story here!>>> https://lnkd.in/es-UR-NW goes here
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You're Enough Monroe Day
- You’re Enough Monroe Day Post Event Report
On March 19, 2022. We held an event to connect a local school called, Monroe Middle School with the broader community. This event was intended to shine a light on their Health Sciences Academy Program and increase much needed community awareness. We also were able to connect 250 people with 40+ organizations in the area of food, shelter, financial, education, and other public services. The results of the outreach event have been mind boggling. We have had a overwhelming response and planning for more events like these are underway.
Thank you to the many organizations, volunteers, and businesses who supported this mission. A special thank you to our partners for the event, Destined 4 Greatness Foundation and Union County Public Schools.
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Community Day
On May 21, 2022, a local East Coast Wings franchise in the greater Charlotte, NC area, Serve Unity Outreach, Destined 4 Greatness Foundation Speakers and Music Artists all came together to turn the restaurant into a community outreach hub for the day to raise awareness for Mental Health Awareness month.
Hundreds of guests came in throughout the day not just to eat and enjoy great food, but also serve and be served.
Serve Unity Outreach (SUO) setup a serving table where patrons could pack hygiene bags for people in need on the spot. Several people passing through needing hygiene supplies were able to get them on the spot. SUO Founder and motivational speaker, Ulunda Baker shared there were over 50 hygiene bags packed throughout the day for the homeless or people in need. “There is power in businesses opening their doors to serve. You never know who walks in your doors. Today we had a door dash driver stop who was in need. We were able to help him on the spot.” - Baker
Destined 4 Greatness Foundation (D4G) brought together their motivational speakers, Jamil Massey, James Robinson, and founder Dequan Starnes to talk about Mental Health. Starnes performed his song, “You’re Enough”, a mental health awareness hip hop ballad making waves of impact all over the country. D4G also brought NX2 performers, Micah and Matthew to perform several songs to entertain the crowd.
The moment was a paradigm shift in how business, community outreach, music, and social initiatives can come together to be a cornerstone of support communities can lean on for change. The team plans to make this a annual event in hopes it expands across the country.
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Junteenth Festival
THANK YOU for the donations
It’s because of organizations like yours that our little startup mission can do the outreach we do. You don’t know how much we appreciate you inviting us in to dream up Community Days.
If anyone doubts that businesses can be a cornerstone in uplifting and empowering communities, doubt no more! The leadership and owners of these local businesses are out to prove to you it can happen!
Thank you for creating space for all to come celebrate Juneteenth. A special shout out to your Parks and Recreation, Police, Staff and Leadership. It was a great day!
The music, performances, vendors, and food was amazing. We were so honored to be a host table and help families put their handprint on Freedom today as well.
Our Partners
