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BEING GREAT

Being Great is more than just a name it’s a lifestyle. We apply the spirit of excellence to all areas of life and we will not accept mediocrity. We practice doing more than just the bare minimum. At all times we practice Being Great.


"You don't have to be Great to get started; You have to get started to be Great.... - Les Brown"

New Arrivals

2023 College Survival Kit Recipient 

Congratulations Kiara! She was awarded our 2023 College Survival Kit. Kiara will attend UNC Pembroke in the fall. 

Being Great is still collecting donations for ongoing programs. To be considered for future Survival kits or if you want to help contact us @ krystal@justbeinggreat.org

Check Out Busta Brown & my son Jeremiah Jett's nonprofit "The New Cool Movement" Click on links below!

Contact them @

newcoolmovement@gmail.com

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CHEF KRYSTAL AWARDED 40 UNDER 40 MOST INFLUENTIAL AFRICAN AMERICANS IN THE TRIAD 

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ABOUT

Our Mission

To transform the mindsets of young people by igniting a spirit of excellence within them.  Through our long-term approach, we provide educational opportunities with tangible services and supplies that help build the self-esteem and self-efficacy of young people. Our  services  help young people succeed and thrive in order for them to affect social change and promote equality in their communities.

PROGRAMS 

Being Great, Inc. will serve teens and young adults who are struggling to navigate through life with the necessary skills to be successful. The nonprofit will offer ongoing services to empower youth and young adults to become the best versions of themselves in their personal lives and career.

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LIFE SKILLS FOR YOUNG ADULTS, TEENS AND SENIORS {BOOT CAMP}

  • Professional Development and Job Skills 

  • Healthy Lifestyles 

  • Cooking 

  • Decision Making 

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FINANCIAL LITERACY

  • Couponing Like A Pro 

  • Meal Prep/ Menu Planning 

  • Money Management 

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MENTORING PROGRAM 

  • Internships/ Volunteer Opportunities 

  • Women's Health & Women's Empowerment 

  • Summer Camps/ Classes

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"Great things are done by a series of small things brought together"

Vincent van Gogh

SERVICES

Being Great provide many services and are not limited by the ones listed below.

Our overall goal is to equip people with the tactical skills to be Great! 

SERVICE

  • Culinary Lessons 

  • Cooking Demos

  • Meal Prep/ Menu Planning 

  • Nutrition 

  • Fitness/ Sports 

  • Personal Chef Services

  • Knife Skills/ Cooking Techniques 

  • Cooking Classes: All Ages 

  • Mock Interviews/ Elevator Speeches 

  • Professional Dress 

  • Couponing Classes 

  • Cooking on a budget 

  • Management/ Leadership Training 

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CONTACT BEING GREAT

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