Two North Carolina nonprofits will each receive $10,000 grants and pro bono consulting to drive economic mobility through technology.
“At Apparo, we believe strong missions need strong systems behind them.”— Lavonne McLean, CEO at ApparoCHARLOTTE, NC, UNITED STATES, August 24, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — Apparo has named the 2026 winners of its Mission Possible Award Program, a grant initiative for nonprofit technology and process improvement, developed in partnership with Accenture. The program helps nonprofits harness innovative tech solutions to foster economic mobility across North Carolina.
Selected from among the organizations in this year’s Mission Possible cohort, one Charlotte nonprofit and another from the Triangle region will each be awarded a $10,000 grant and up to $50,000 in additional pro bono consulting services. These funds will support the implementation of technology-driven solutions that strengthen mission impact and expand opportunities for the communities they serve.
Apparo created Mission Possible in response to economic mobility obstacles identified in research by economist Raj Chetty. The program guides nonprofits in exploring how technology can address barriers to opportunity, improve service delivery, and increase long-term community outcomes. Since expanding to the Triangle region in 2023, the initiative has involved nonprofits in both areas in developing innovative solutions that boost organizational effectiveness and efficiency while advancing economic mobility.
“At Apparo, we believe strong missions need strong systems behind them,” said Lavonne McLean, CEO of Apparo. “This year’s winners identified thoughtful ways to use technology to deepen their impact and better serve their communities. Partnerships like Mission Possible, and the commitment of partners like Accenture support our work to help nonprofits build the capacity, resiliency, and sustainability needed to grow their impact for years to come.”
Through Mission Possible, participating nonprofits work alongside skilled Accenture volunteers, who guide them through an intensive ideation and proposal development process. Besides the award recipients, all participating organizations receive strategic support and a completed technology proposal that can be used to pursue future funding opportunities.
Charlotte Award Recipient: Champion House of Care
Champion House of Care was chosen for its plan to implement their first centralized pantry operations and household engagement system, replacing paper forms, disconnected spreadsheets, and manual reporting. The technology will unify household intake,
