Talent Exposition Foundation, Inc.- Project Destiny of Hope is a 501©3 nonprofit organization licensed in the state of Maryland since 1991, and registered with the Charitable Division of the Secretary of State of Maryland since 1998. Its mission is to inspire and motivate at-risk youths and teens to stay engaged in school to become effective leaders and productive citizens of their communities; while working with parents, family members, and other adults to spiritually enrich and empower their lives as they daily interact and impact the lives of their children as well as other adults.
Project Destiny of Hope has opened its arms to youths, teens and young adults from ages 6-17 and 18-20, whose living conditions are not conducive to academic studies, and who are willing to mentally "PUSH" through the "struggle" in opposition to their environment in order to make it to the top. We are structured to work with “troubled youths” those with behavioral conditions, who perhaps present a stronger challenge for teachers in classroom environments. In an attempt to combat the negative elements which hinder morale, self-esteem and academic achievement, interest-driven activities are implemented to make positive changes to improve their quality of life. These activities are offered through programs A, B, C and D and are as follows:
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Talent and skills development
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Academic tutorial assistance
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Basic computer technology (hardware & software)
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Mentorship and self-esteem workshops
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Drug and AIDS awareness and prevention
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Juvenile crime control and prevention
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Personal and social skills counseling
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Recreation and social enrichment
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Career and entrepreneural guidance
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GED preparatory assistance for school drop-outs and
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Family Spiritual Enrichment
The application of these programs from year to year have resulted in significant improvement in academic achievement from F and D average to C average, from C to B, and from B to A. In addition, significant improvement in social skills have been demonstrated among youths and teens from year to year.
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VISION To achieve continued, effective leadership and representation within urban communities. MISSION To inspire and motivate at-risk youths and teens to stay engaged in school through interest-driven programs and activities to strengthen and enhance their academic and social skills for readiness, to become effective leaders and productive citizens of their communities. GOALS AND OBJECTIVES To serve at-risk youths and teens from age 6-17 in after-school programs that are designed to fulfill the mission and vision of the organization; to put in effect the programs designed to improve student academic achievement from “F” and “D” average to “C” average, from “C” to “B”, and from “B” to “A;” to have a 70% success rate in the first year, 75% in the second year, 80% in the third year, 85% in the fourth year, and a steady 90% and rising in the fifth year and on; to serve students in groups of 10 and by age range of 6-10; 11-14, and 15-17; to achieve the same success rate in social skills improvement each year as achieved academically.
PROGRAM SERVICES:
Program A
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Identify, motivate, and inspire musical talents and skills for development and exposition.
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Assign appropriate mentors to each youth participant for personal development.
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Develop and implement interest-driven activities to strengthen and enhance academic and social skills, in collaboration with parents, guardians, teachers, student council personnel and community leaders.
Program B
Program C
Program D
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Drug and AIDS awareness and prevention
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GED preparatory assistance for school drop-outs
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Vegetable and flower garden workshops
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Family Spiritual Enrichment
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DESTINY OF HOPE MENTORSHIP PROGRAM BENEFITS
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Benefits to Students
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Benefits to Mentors
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Benefits to School
Benefits to Students: Enhances the link between school-based academics and mentorship based on-hand experience.
Increases motivation for mentorship workshops for overall academics and for school in general.
Improves self-confidence and self-esteem Provides positive role models outside of the school environment
Decreases the likelihood of droppingh out of school
Helps define future interests and career goals, including recreationl and leisure activities
Helps to build and enhance soial skills
Adds to the cumulative grade school achievements
Increases technical knowledge and skills in he mentorship area
Reinforces the importance of general job-related skills and abilities, such as, interviews, resume writing, appearance, attendance, reliability, cohesiveness, communication skills, etc.
Offers excellent opportunity for building a resume
Establishes important lifelong community contacts
Opens avenues for actual employment
Develops short-term and possibly long-term interactions and relationships
Benefits to Mentors Offers an opportunity to contribute to the education and welfare of the student
Provide the occasion to serve as a positive role model for our youth
Allows the nurturance of new and talented individuals who may come to serve as potential employees, requiring less training and perhaps even stimulating new ideas.
Develops short-term and possible life-long interactions and relationships
Provides positive publicity and public relations for the mentor, agency and organization.
Benefits to Community Provides avenue for productive, community-based relationships with teens in mutually beneficial situations in which not only the family and schoola are expected to instill a value system, but the community as well.
Links community-based agencies with the school in a cooperative network .
Benefits to Parents Presents a side of their student that perhaps have never seen before, such as the student's motivation to learn and their ability to articulate about their desired achievements
Assures parents that the "wholeness" of the student is being nurtured and is engaged in academics, social-emotional, transitional and career-related domains.
Benefits to School Develops students who are eager to learn, who feel better about themselves, who understand to a greater degree the purposes of an education, and who have at the forefront of their minds what lies ahead after high school.
Keeps career interests and teachings up-to-date
Increases school and civic pride
Offers many avenues of community contact and support, important to any educational institututionn
Presents a positive, favorable impression tothe community, to potential student recruits, etc.
Destiny of Hope Community Learning & Resource Center 1700 Friendship Street, Baltimore, Maryland 21218 443-801-4697; 410-662-6210; Fax: 410-662-6211
Email: admin@destinyofhope.org
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