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WELCOME TO THE DUKES FOUNDATION

We are on a path of expansion this year through the tremendous efforts and support of our Board members, supporters, program participants, and volunteers.

As one of Atlanta’s respected non-profit youth mentoring services organization, The Dukes Foundation’s mission “to serve Atlanta’s urban communities by assisting ‘At risk ‘ youth in their efforts to become successful and to live healthy, productive lives,” has reached new heights.

With continued success we are enthusiastic about the infinite possibilities and new accomplishments that await the Foundation.

Automobile Dealership supports Mentoring

Cherokee Lincoln Ford Dealership in Alpharetta supports Dukes Foundation Mentoring Program

HIGHLIGHTS OF 2011

DUKES FOUNDATION CEO HORACE DUKES HONORED WITH 11 ALIVE COMMUNITY SERVICE AWARD

Mentoring Does work!

In a Pew Public/Private Ventures Study of 959 boys and girls with 60% members of a minority group, 60% boys, and 80% from low-income households, 487 were matched with mentors and the remaining 472 were the control group with no mentors.

After 18 months with mentors, an evaluation of these children revealed the boys and girls were:

46 % less likely to use illegal drugs 27% less likely to use alcohol 37% less likely to skip class 53% less likely to skip school 33% less likely to hit someone

A study by Proctor and Gamble of mentoring in Cincinnati schools showed that young people with mentors were more likely to

Stay in school, Attend classes, Be less disruptive when attending class, Get better grades, Go to college

A Ford Foundation study of high school students from families receiving public assistance found that those with mentors were more likely than those without mentors to:

Graduate from high school, Enroll in college, Have fewer children, Have fewer arrests, Live without public assistance, Become involved in community service,
Be hopeful about their future

California Mentor Foundation surveyed 124 mentor programs with 36,251 mentors and 57,659 Mentees. The survey showed that:

98% stayed in school, 85% did not use drugs, 98% Deterred from teen pregnancy, 98% did not join a gang,
Mentoring is vitally needed and does work.

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Mentees
Presentation to Scottish Rite Hospital Children

The Mentees of The Dukes Foundation made a presentation of Teddy Bears to Scottish Rite Hospital for their young patients yesterday. Mr. Horace Dukes, Chief Executive Officer, Ms. Micki Esposito, Chief Development Officer and Mentees Stephen and Dante made the presentation to Ms. Laura Smith of Children's Healthcare of Atlanta Foundation.

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TIFFANY & CO HOSTED SWANK BENEFIT & AWARDS ON OCTOBER 28th IN SUPPORT OF THE DUKES FOUNDATION YOUTH MENTORING PROGRAMS

Guests to this private event began arriving at 5:50 pm. Many well-known leaders and professionals walked the red carpet at 6:15 before entering through the marbled walls of Tiffany’s Phipps Plaza Store. A nattily attired wait staff served sumptuous hors d’oeuvres at 6:35 pm. The ceremony started five minutes after and lasted until 8:15pm.

Mr. Charles Ellis, Director of Tiffany & Co and Mr. Horace Dukes, Chief Executive Officer of The Dukes Foundation welcomed over two hundred special guests including;

Hon.Ceasar Mitchell, President of Atlanta City Council who brought greetings on behalf of the people of Atlanta. The Mistress of Ceremonies, Ms. Jovita Moore, WSB TV News Anchor. The Reverend Victor Tate did the invocation. Speakers included Mr. Solon Patterson, noted Investments Manager and President of The Patterson Family Foundation accompanied by his wife. He encouraged the guests to support The Dukes Foundation and its programs in his address to the event. Mr. Ryan Cameron, V-103 Radio Host who toasted the work of the CEO Horace Dukes had guests in laughter as he jest with the Mistress of Ceremonies.

A special presentation of a check by the Mentees of The Dukes Foundation to assist in Cancer Research was presented by Mr. Randy Redner, State Vice President of The American Cancer Society. He was also presented with a painting of courage to mark support for Cancer Month by Reknown Artist, Mr. Gerald Ivey. The Honorary Chairs who addressed the event included Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Incorporated General President, Mr. Herman ‘Skip’ Mason, Aviation Ambassador & Chief Executive Officer of Ascension Aircraft, Inc, Mr. Jamail Larkins, South Carolina Leading Attorney, Ms. F. Renee Gaters who eloquently addressed the audience about the importance of giving back.

Distinguished Honorees included: ABC Atlanta Affiliate, WSB TV Channel 2 Broadcast Legend, Ms. Jocelyn Dorsey, Super Attorney, Ms. Evelyn Coats, Theologian & Senior Pastor of Greater Piney Grove Baptist Church, Dr. William Flippin, Sr.

Other guests included Mr. Tony Dozier CEO of TDC.

Guests were serenaded by Ms. Robin Latimore accompanied by Mr. William Green on keyboards.

The Dukes Foundation was represented by Members of the Board of Directors in attendance included: Mr. Clayton Bell, Mr. Gerald Dupre, Dr. Kevin Flythe, Dr. Richard Morgan, Dr. George Harrison, Administrative Officers included Dr. Bruce Williams, Mr. Jean-Luc Amevo, Ms. Micki Esposito, Mr. Solomon Jefferson, Ms.Rachelle Esser Petusky, Mr.Tuqwan Jordan, Roberta V. Wheeler,

Samala Carrington, Ms. Donna Jones, Mr. Reginald Saunders,

Mr.Martice Ball, Mr.Yasin Id-Deen, Mr. Marvin L. Dewitt, Jr, Ms.Tiffany Evans and Mr. Christopher Huff.

The Members of The Board of Advisors present were; Mr. Ian Ash,

Mr. Gregory Bailey, Mr. Ronald Cleveland, Dr. Carole G. Williams,

Mr. Johnnie Hilton, Mr. Bernard Parks, Jr., Mr. Jose Thompson,

Mr. Kamau K. Mason, Mr. Don Weston and Dr. Jade B. Gillispie who offered acknowledgement of support on behalf of The Dukes Foundation.

MOREHOUSE COLLEGE PHYSICS DEPARTMENT LEAD GROUP OF ORGANIZATIONS AND INDIVIDUALS RECOGNIZED AT PRIME FOR THEIR SUPPORT AND SERVICE TO THE DUKES FOUNDATION’S PROGRAMS

Mr. Ronald Cleveland, Member of The Board of Advisors of The Dukes Foundation served as the Master of Ceremonies. He welcomed the recipients and their guests to The Support & Service Awards for Partnership in Education & Mentoring at Prime, Lenox Square. The ceremony started at 9:30pm.

Registrar of Awards, Orator and Member of the Board of Advisors, Mr. Gregory Bailey invited the Chief Executive Officer of The Dukes Foundation to make the first presentation.

Awardees included: The Physics Department of Morehouse College represented by Dr. Willie Rockward, The Tau Epsilon Chapter, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Incorporated at Clayton State represented by Mr. Michael Fuller, Advisor, Don Trimble Mortuary, Inc represented by Mr. Michael Gunnion, Mr. Joshua Burrow, Physics Scholar, Mr. Greg Grant of Lenox Grill, Mr. Martice Ball, DFC, Field Operations Coordinator, Mr. Roger Stallworth, DFC Information Technology Manager & Webmaster and Ms. Patricia Hartsfield of Enterprise Car Rental.

DUKES FOUNDATION NOW AN OFFICIAL CERTIFYING ORGANIZATION OF THE PRESIDENT’S VOLUNTEER SERVICE AWARDS PROGRAM

The Dukes Foundation

We are pleased to let you know that have been approved as an Official
Certifying Organization for the President's Volunteer Service Awards program.

We applaud your commitment to volunteer service and look forward to assisting you in recognizing volunteers through the Presidents recognition program.

The President's Volunteer Service Award

PLANS FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF MENTORING INSTITUTE PRESENTED AT MEETING OF THE JOINT BOARD OF DIRECTORS, ADVISORS AND OFFICERS

A sixty-seven page Development Proposal was presented by Mr. Marvin De Witt, Jr, M.A.Ed. The powerful and and detailed presentation lasted for twenty minutes in power point format. A rendering of the proposed 20,000 square feet facility was also unveiled.

The Mentoring Institute is being established to address the need for improvement in High School, College entry and Career preparation. Another factor influencing the development is the underutilized STWOA (School to Work Opportunities Act of 1994.)

PATTERSON FAMILY FOUNDATION, INC SUPPORTS MENTORING

THE PATTERSON FAMILY FOUNDATION, INC has awarded a grant to support our Mentoring Programs. Mr. Solon P. Patterson, President of The Patterson Family Foundation, Inc has expressed delight in supporting the programs of The Dukes Foundation to expand programs to supplement current education curriculum in School.

MENTEES TOP ATLANTA SCHOOLS AWARDS LIST

Jay Hobbs, a Dukes Foundation Mentee is a 6-trophy awardee of the Atlantic Schools System………………photograph below.

THE SPHINX
BROTHERS ON THE MOVE
HORACE DUKESES

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 Winter/Spring 2010 H THE SPHINX 43

Interview with ABC Channel 2 Atlanta People 2 People

Visual Tour of The Programs by Micki Espositooa>

HISTORY

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.

MISSION

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.

VISION

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.

THE ORGANIZATION

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.

MESSAGE FROM
HORACE DUKES C.E.O.

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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