About — Cornerstone for Concrete Roses

A concrete rose defies what seems possible. It doesn't wait for perfect soil, perfect weather, or perfect conditions. It grows in spite of the cracks in the pavement, the tough adversity, and constant doubt. This experience is a shared experience of many young people in our communities.

"Your location is NOT a limitation." – Tupac Moseley

Cornerstone for Concrete Roses was founded to stand beside students who are doing the hard work of building a future against the odds. We believe that every young person deserves access to the tools, mentors, resources, and community they need to succeed.

We work with high school seniors and college students, meeting them where they are with the goal to invest holistically. That means financial support, mentorship, career guidance, academic support, life resources, and a community that shows up.

For its first phase, Cornerstone for Concrete Roses will primarily focus on providing scholarship opportunities to college-bound seniors and providing any needed guidance throughout their collegiate matriculation.

Mission. Vision. Commitment.

Mission Statement

Why We Exist

To empower students facing challenges to "break through the concrete" by achieving academic and personal success through financial assistance, mentorship, career guidance, and supportive resources.

Vision Statement

What We're Building Toward

We envision a world where every student can reach their full potential and Cornerstone for Concrete Roses provides the foundational support to make it possible.

Concrete Commitment

What We Promise

As a grassroots organization, we are committed to transparency, accountability, and stewardship. Every contribution made towards CFCR will directly fund scholarship programs, mentorship and guidance efforts, and access to life resources to create real opportunities for individuals wth real potential.

It takes a MIRACLE

Seven values. Seven roses. Each one represents a pillar of what Cornerstone for Concrete Roses stands on as we help cultivate every student we serve.

Morality

Acting in good faith to do what is right.

Integrity

Maintaining deep-rooted morals in all situations.

Resilience

Perservering through life's challenges.

Authenticity

Remaining true to yourself and others.

Compassion

Doing what is in the best interest of self and others.

Learning

Turning losses into lessons & knowledge into wisdom.

Evolution

Laying the foundation for the next generation.

The people behind the mission

Cornerstone for Concrete Roses is led by passionate individuals who believe deeply in the potential of every student.

Tupac S. Moseley

Founder & Owner

Tupac was proudly born and raised in Memphis, TN — the Bluff City of the South. Throughout his childhood, he resided in the Raleigh area and solely attended & graduated from the campus of schools that hosted Egypt Elementary, Raleigh-Egypt Middle, and Raleigh-Egypt High School. During his time at Raleigh-Egypt, he was surrounded by peers with amazing talent and potential, as well truly supportive faculty, staff, and community members that several now consider family. Also during his time, however, he experienced the pressures of life from different angles, including the suggestions to transfer to a "better" school from harsh critics of Raleigh-Egypt, the early & tragic passing of his father during sophomore year, and a period of homelessness following the eviction from his family's home due to financial insecurity.

Through the combination of the unyielding support from his village at Raleigh-Egypt & its supporters, and his determination to push forward, Tupac was able to secure scholarship funding and attend Tennessee State University (TSU), the only public HBCU in the state of Tennessee. He graduated from TSU with a Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering, and then, with the assistance of housing, mentorship, and overall support from one of his professors, he was also able to graduate with a Master's degree in Electrical Engineering and now works as an Operations Engineer.

Tupac recognizes that the complete trajectory of his life was shifted from having access to an amazing, supportive community, scholarship funding, career opportunities, life guidance, and most vitally, the mindset to humbly accept & take advantage of these opportunities. He founded Cornerstone for Concrete Roses to hopefully replicate what he personally experienced for others as they transistion into early success in their lives by tapping into their unbounded potential.

Supporting Team Members

Cultivators

Our Cultivators are comprised of all individuals who supports the operations of Cornerstone for Concrete Roses, such as providing time and resources towards any of the organizational programs.

Join Our Team

Open Roles & Volunteer Opportunities

If you're passionate about empowering students and believe in our mission, we'd love to connect with you.
Note: We are not currently expanding our team during this phase of the organization.

Our Story

Growing through concrete

Mission. Vision. Commitment.

Why We Exist

What We're Building Toward

What We Promise

It takes a MIRACLE

The people behind the mission

Tupac S. Moseley

Supporting Team Members

Join Our Team

Be part of their foundation.