community + civic

fostering community with care

Just Dawn Cares, an integral pillar of Just Dawn Johnson Enterprises, embodies Dawn's unwavering commitment to civic engagement and mission-driven impact. With a dedicated involvement on the boards of multiple non-profits, Dawn serves as a catalyst for positive social change. Beyond her boardroom contributions, Dawn passionately advances social causes by making herself available for public speaking engagements and consulting. Just Dawn Cares is a beacon for those seeking to discover their civic passions and embrace solutions-based approaches, fostering a collective journey towards meaningful societal impact.

Causes Dawn is committed to

From education and entrepreneurship to economic justice, Dawn is committed to fostering a better world through service, advocacy, and partnership. Learn more about the organizations and causes we support through time, talent and treasure.

African American Cultural Resources Advisory Committee

The City of Rock Hill's African-American Cultural Resources Advisory Committee has helped collect this history of African-American businesses in Rock Hill, SC. The African-American Business District Monument at the corner of West Black Street and Dave Lyle Boulevard was established to help honor and preserve this history.

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Black Economic Leadership League of Rock Hill

The mission of the Black Economic Leadership League of Rock Hill (B.E.L.L.) is to be a resource and advocate for the Black community and the City of Rock Hill. To grow diverse and equitable business practices that promote the value of inclusive, innovative, progressive policies in economic growth and development, by fostering entrepreneurship, creating jobs, equitable distribution of city resources and leadership opportunities to help the City of Rock Hill achieve its goals.




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Clinton ConNEXTion Action Plan

Clinton ConNEXTion Action Plan (CCAP) is a strategy for attracting jobs, businesses and housing to historic neighborhoods of Rock Hill, a commitment to creating opportunities to improve quality of life and inclusivity, and a place for ALL to live, learn work, and play. 

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Community Healing Initiative

Over the past few years, there has been much dialogue regarding racial inequalities within both our community and nation as a whole. Many initiatives have been started in hopes to educate, heal, find solutions, and move forward through these challenges. We want to give our community a common language to use as we try to move the community forward in a manner in which we are growing, improving, and becoming stronger together. To that end, we have partnered with the Racial Equity Institute, hosting workshops that aim to help groups deal with issues of racial inclusion and diversity.

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Gravity Center

Gravity Center is the hub for entrepreneurial collaboration and development. 



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Rock Hill Economic Development Corporation

The principal objective of the Corporation is to benefit the City economically by fostering increased employment opportunities and by expansion of business and industry, thereby lessening the burdens of government and combating community deterioration, as well as improving quality of life for our citizens. 

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Black Economic Leadership League
Rockhill Economic Development
Dawn Johnson State Farm
Excel Village
SPHS
Kappa Alpha Center
Rock Hill Schools Education Foundation
Rockhill Economic Development
WAI

Support + Services

Speaking Engagements

Enrich your event with the impactful presence of Dawn Johnson—an advocate, servant, and seasoned leader committed to fostering civic engagement and community empowerment. Leveraging a wealth of diverse experiences, Dawn is available for speaking engagements and workshops, bringing a dynamic perspective to the intersections of leadership and community development. Invite Dawn to inspire your audience, sharing insights and strategies that catalyze positive change, strengthen civic involvement, and foster community growth.

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Consulting

Unlock the power of community engagement with Dawn Johnson—an experienced civic leader and devoted community servant offering expert consulting services. Whether you're a young professional seeking to discover your role or a seasoned servant aiming to define your impact, Dawn is here to guide you on your journey of developing and mastering effective community engagement approaches. Benefit from Dawn's wealth of experience and expertise as you navigate the path towards impactful and purposeful community involvement

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