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August 2010 Edition
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PLANS FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF MENTORING INSTITUTE
PRESENTED AT MEETING OF THE JOINT BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND ADVISORS
A sixty-seven page Mr. Marvin De Witt, Jr, presented
Proposal M.A.Ed. The presentation lasted for twenty minutes in power point
format. A rendering of the proposed 20,000 square feet facility was also
unveiled. .
Focus on addressing the need to better equip youth for High School, College
entry and Career preparation. The Institute will increase achievement levels and
expand on The STWOA (School to Work Opportunities Act of 1994.)
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BOARD OF DIRECTORS WELCOMES NEW MEMBER,
DR. GEORGE HARRISON, MD
TWO NEW MEMBERS WELCOMED TO THE BOARD OF ADVISORS;
DR. JADE GILLISPIE AND MR. DON WESTON
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SPECIAL EVENT TO RECOGNIZE VOLUNTEERS, SUPPORT GROUPS AND PARTNERS IN ACADEMIC
ADVANCEMENT
In recognition of the contribution of Volunteers, Supporters and Partners in
Academic Advancement to the development of our Programs we will host a special
event at The Board Room of The Lenox Square Grill on October 28,2010 at 9 pm
following the Pearls For A Cause Benefit.
Awardees are: The Department of Physics at Morehouse
College, Tau Epsilon Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Incorporated at
Clayton State University, Donald Trimble Mortuary, Inc, Mr. Martice Ball, B.S.,
Field Coordinator, Mr. Rodger Stallworth, B.S., Information Technology Manager
and Mr. Joshua Burrow, Class of 2011 Morehouse College.
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Rodger Stallworth
Joshua Burrow
Martice Ball
ATLANTA EDUCATORS MADE MATHEMATICS WORKSHOP A SUCCESSS
A Criterion-Referenced Competency Test (CRCT) Intense Preparatory Mathematics Workshop was held on Saturday June 26,2010 at The Harper Archer Middle School
With the support of several Atlanta Educators. See Full Story on Media Page and Pictures in Photo Gallery.
MENTEES ENJOYED SUMMER SPORTS ACTIVITIES
A Member of our Board of Directors, Mr. Gerald Dupre, Jr sponsored a special summer sports activity at Malibu
Entertainment Center to reward Mentees for their outstanding academic performance. See pictures in photo Gallery
MADDOX FAMILY FOUNDATION SUPPORTS DUKES
THE MADDOX FAMILY FOUNDATION awarded a grant to support our Mentoring Programs. Mrs. Helen Maddox,
President of The Maddox Family Foundation expressed delight in supporting the initiatives of The Dukes Foundation
to develop future leaders.
LENOX SQUARE GRILL CATERS TO MENTEES
Host of last year’s Mixer, Lenox Square Grill has become the preferred caterers to The Foundation’s Meetings and
Mentees Dining. Mr. Greg Grant, General Manager was congratulated on the superb.
SCHOLARSHIP AWARDED TO HAKEEM BENNETT
MRS EOLA DUKES SCHOLARSHIP FUND awarded its inaugural Scholarship to Hakeem Bennett at Scott’s
Branch High School on June4……………see full story on media page.
MENTEES TOP ATLANTA SCHOOLS AWARDS
LIST
Jay Hobbs, a Dukes Foundation Mentee is a 6-trophy awardee of the Atlantic Schools
System………………full story next week on media page.
ADVISORY BOARD MEMBER KAMAU MASON SECURES LAW DEGREE
Congratulations to Distinguished Educator Kamau Mason on his recent graduation with law
degrees……………….full story next week on media page.
INTERNATIONAL SYSTEM STRATEGIES, INC BOOST FOUNDATION’S TECH SYSTEM
IT Solutions and Services Company, International Systems Strategies, Inc headed by Mr. Clayton Bell,
CEO recently boost the Foundations Technology Systems with the donation of new
computers…………………..full story next week on media page
THE SPHINX
BROTHERS ON THE MOVE
HORACE DUKES
Leading the youth onward and upward is the mission of Brother Horace Dukes. A member of
Nu Mu Lambda Chapter in Decatur, Ga., Dukes recently was the subject of a television interview
on ABC’s Atlanta affiliate WSB-TV.
The program, “People to People,” highlighted the work of the self-titled Dukes Foundation, which
Dukes created in metro Atlanta in 2002. The foundation works to mentor boys and adolescent-aged
young men. It is structured to provide the tools, opportunities and support to help talented at-risk
young men dream, achieve, and become healthy, successful adults. The foundation recently received
a proclamation from the City of Atlanta for its efforts.
Dukes, initiated in 1981 at Gamma Psi Chapter, earned his bachelor’s degree from St. Augustine’s
College, and earned a master’s degree from Clark Atlanta University in 1989.
For more information about the Dukes Foundation go to www.dukesfoundation.org.
Metro Atlanta youth participate in the Dukes Foundation mentoring program
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MENTEES TOP ATLANTA SCHOOLS AWARDS
Interview with ABC Channel 2 Atlanta People 2 People
Visual Tour of The Programs by Micki Esposito
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The Dukes Foundation Corporation (formerly The Dukes Make A Wish Reality
Program) is a non-profit 501 C 3 organization founded in 2003, by Horace
Dukes. This foundation was formed as a way of providing underprivileged,
at-risk young men with haircuts, uniforms and cultural exposure. The program
evolved far beyond his imagination to include more young men and in-kind
services. The following are the purposes for which this organization has been
organized; to provide the tools, opportunities, and support to help at-risk young
men dream, achieve, and become healthy, successful adults. The organization
will provide each at-risk young man with opportunities to reach his full
potential through the organization’s vision of introducing the following six
outcomes:
Enhancing Academic Attitude & Performance
Providing Peer & Adult Social Skills
Developing lifelong learners
Cultivating Personal Growth & Creativity
Providing at-risk young men with leadership & community services
Nourishing a healthy, mental, and physical state of being
Each program is in alignment with the purpose of the Dukes Foundation, which is
to provide a vehicle for at-risk, low-income, unmotivated young men to drive past
adverse circumstances to excellence; to provide mentorship for those students who
are in need of guidance; to introduce young men to the fact that they are in
control of their lives, their internal state of mind, and of what they give and
accomplish in life; to grow and transform the resulting culture of excellence into
a culture of outward altruism and internal growth; to resolve, find, and develop
leaders today to problems of tomorrow; and to instill mindful living SELF (Serenity,
Exercise, Love and Food). By conducting these programs, the Dukes Foundation will
meet its purpose of serving underprivileged, low-income, at-risk young men by
providing a vehicle to drive past adverse circumstances to excellence. These programs
will be market through our future website, email campaigns, community leaders, and
mail solicitation.
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The mission of The Dukes Foundation Corporation is to “provide the tools, opportunities,
and support to help at-risk young men dream, achieve, and become healthy, successful
adults." The Dukes Foundation Corporation provides each at-risk young man with opportunities
to reach his full potential.
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The vision of the Dukes Foundation Corporation. is to develop and implement programs
that will help young men in the metro Atlanta area realize their full potential by
providing academic excellence, community volunteerism and cultural exposure.
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An Accredited 501 ©(3) Non Profit Service Organization Provides Youth Mentoring
Programs and Support for ‘At Risk’ Young Men in the Urban Communities of
Metropolitan Atlanta, Georgia. Founded by Educator Horace Dukes and Supported
by a diverse group of Professionals and Members of the Business and Civic Communities,
DUKES FOUNDATION CORPORATION has been successful in transforming the lives of
numerous young men through our trademark Youth Mentoring Program.
Programs includes; Weekly Mentoring Sessions, Development Workshops, Educational Coaching, Special Wellness Clinics and Monthly Cultural Exposure.
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MESSAGE FROM
HORACE DUKES C.E.O.
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It is my privilege to extend a warm welcome to you on this visit to The Dukes Foundation
Website. Enjoy your tour and favor us with comment(s.) I crave for indulgence briefly in
reflecting on reasons for my involvement in community service through the establishment
and operation of this organization.
I am indebted to my Grandmother, Ms. Eola Dukes and The Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity for
the inspiration to serve with the objective of improving the quality of life for my fellowmen,
especially ones with limited opportunities.
As an Educator, I have amassed first hand knowledge of the needs of students (children.)
The conditions of their home(s) and the location of their neighborhood(s) contribute to the
state of their mind(s) and self esteem. With positive motivation they overcome the
challenging socio-economic conditions that confront them daily without their choosing.
This has sharpened my eyes in diagnosing problems and seeking solutions.
It was during my travels across Metro Atlanta in preparation to celebrate Christmas 2002
that the impact of hopelessness in some neighborhoods captured my attention. As I
discussed the wishes of Christmas gifts with a few young men it moved me to get into action
immediately to effect change that would result in their wishes being granted. This gave
birth to a program called ‘Dukes Make a Wish Reality.’
I called on a couple friends for financial support, the response was overwhelming with the
first donation of five hundred dollars. I immediately assembled several young men. We
journeyed to buy (them) new clothes & shoes and get them haircuts. After achieving those
goals I took them to lunch and dinner then onto a tour of some of Atlanta’s upper income
areas (to inspire and motivate them into aiming for excellence.) The gratitude for their
wishes being granted was reflected on their faces and in their new found positive attitude.
To GOD be the glory!
The vision gave birth to The Dukes Foundation in 2003. After several years of conducting
mentoring programs and assisting in grooming numerous young men for ‘Back to School’
and Holiday Seasons we obtained approval as a 501 ©(3) Non Profit Organization in
February 2009.
Through the generosity of numerous supporters we continue to expand our services into
improving academic achievements, cultural awareness, mental & physical wellness and
personal growth. This has resulted in extraordinary achievement in the CRCT Writing
assessment examination by our mentees.
With continued support I pledge to intensify the positive impact of our programs in
developing the future leaders of our society.
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