R esilient.
E mpowered.
A nchored.
L ed.
OUR MISSION:
To empower youth to build impactful businesses, while cultivating a vibrant community rooted in innovation, shared growth, & spaces that bring people together.
CLASSROOM-TO-CEO PROGRAM
DEFINING & VALIDATING YOUR BUSINESS
The R.E.A.L. Impact Foundation exists to strengthen Forsyth County by empowering youth and community members with education, entrepreneurship training, life skills, and shared creative spaces that build economic opportunity and meaningful relationships. Our mission is to help people become Resilient, Empowered, Anchored, and Led while creating a community where innovation and connection thrive.
COMMUNITY FOCUS
High School Diploma Program:
We provide a Fast Track High School Diploma Program designed to ensure students complete their secondary education while also equipping them with practical life and business skills.
Entrepreneurial Business Training:
Each student will engage in a program focused on building a viable business, allowing them to develop products or services that can be sold in a real-world environment. By the time they complete the program, students will have a functional business plan and a market-ready product or service.
Weekend Public Market:
The Foundation will hold a Weekend Market where students can sell their products to the public, gaining real-world business experience in sales, customer service, and product management.
Sustainable Living and Land Stewardship:
Through hands-on education in sustainable agriculture and land stewardship, students will learn about Living Off the Land and gain skills in gardening, farming, and environmental responsibility.
Life Skills:
Each month there will be a new skill taught to students -
- File taxes
- Oil Change/Change a tire
- CPR
- Self Awareness (Personality tests)
- Budgeting/Credit Cards
- Basic Cooking
YOUR GIFT CREATES OPPORTUNITY
Too many young people have dreams but lack the resources, mentorship, and opportunities to bring them to life. R.E.A.L. Impact Foundation helps youth discover their potential through entrepreneurship, education, leadership development, and real-world experiences that prepare them for success. When you give, you're investing in future business owners, community leaders, and changemakers.
Together, we can build a stronger future—one student, one idea, and one opportunity at a time.
Make your impact today.
ABOUT THE FOUNDER: Meet Liz
Liz Hodnett is the Founder & Executive Director of the REAL Impact Foundation. As a certified Business Education Teacher and Entrepreneurship Educator, Liz has spent years helping young people discover their gifts, build confidence, and turn ideas into action. Through her work, she saw a clear gap: many youth have talent and potential but lack access to the mentorship, resources, and opportunities needed to thrive. As a wife, mother, educator, and community builder, Liz is passionate about creating spaces where people feel seen, supported, and equipped to grow. She founded REAL Impact with a bold vision—to build a permanent entrepreneurial hub where youth and community members can learn, create, work, and build businesses together. Liz believes lasting transformation happens through both opportunity and relationships. Through REAL Impact, she is committed to developing individuals who are Resilient, Empowered, Anchored, and Led (REAL), while cultivating a stronger, more connected community for generations to come.
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