MENTORING – Dukes Foundation

MENTORING
(Subjects addressed at Weekly Mentoring Sessions on Mondays and Thursdays)

Teen parenthood
Substance abuse
Criminal behaviors
Lack of self-esteem
Poor school performance/Grade retention
Absenteeism
Discipline problems at school
Low educational expectations/Lack of plans for education beyond high school
Lack of interaction with extracurricular activities
Importance of giving back to the community
Importance of working harder to place in the top 10% of class and earn scholarships

Guest Speakers at weekly mentoring sessions

Mr. James Atkins – Preparation for College entry
Dr. Derrick Beech – How Medicine affects our daily living and attaining personal Success
Ms. Boykin – Medical Testing and Goal Setting
Mr. Anthony Clark – Importance of making right choices in life
Mr. Leon DuBose – The importance of Information Technology
Dr. Kathleen Hall – Obtaining Stress Relief
Dr. Courtney Hammonds – The impact of Fashion and Motivation
Mike Howard – From Ordinary to Extraordinary: Success Begins Within
Mr. Carlos Jones – Keys to successful Entrepreneurship
Mr. Stafford Maxwell – Establish a Foreign Currency Trading Business
Mr. Frank McCullough – Guide to Business and Personal Development
Hon. Ceasar Mitchell – The functions of Local and Community Government
Mr. Solon Patterson – Guide to Personal Financial Management and Importance of developing a sound personal financial path
Mr. Derrick Sandifer – Delivery of Spoken word
Mr. Tim Strickland – Making the right Choices in Life

Mentees Accomplishments

1 Graduated from Morehouse Cum Laude and top GPA in Dept. of Math & Physics
James Atkins graduated from South Atlanta school of Animation & Computer Design as Gates Millennium Scholar with 3.9 GPA earned $1.5 Million in Scholarship
The late Justin Bonner graduated from The New Alonzo Crim High School 2012
75% of Mentees are in the top 10 percent of their Class Performance level
15,000 average community service hours served per cohort
$6000 raised for cancer awareness and prevention

Mentee Enrollment

90 Mentees served ( Due to transportation and other constraints attendance is rotated at cultural events and mentoring sessions are done in two groups)

Mentees Activities and Special Programs Participation

Cirque De Sole Cultural Event attended by Mentees
K & G ‘Make Over’ for Four selected Mentees with WATC TV
Malibu Entertainment Complex outing for Mentees
Coan Park Cook out event to recognize Mentees achievements
Hawks Basketball Game attended by Mentees
Atlanta Dream WNBA Game attended by Mentees
Regions Bank held a ceremony to certify 27 Mentees who participated in a 9 module, 2 month Financial Literacy Certification Program

Mentees Community Service

Cancer Research Support Fundraising $2,300 Raised
Teddy Bears and Toys collected and donated to Homeless Shelter
Stuffed Animals and Toys Collected and donated to 4 Children’s Hospital Campuses

List of Schools Served

Mentees Entering Colleges and Universities

Passing and Burial of Former Mentee

One of our Mentees, Justin Bonner succumbed to cancer. Members of the Board of Directors and Board of Advisors made financial contribution to his burial. We are grateful for their contribution. Special thanks to Dr. Carole Williams, a Member of the Board of Advisors and the Carl Williams Funeral Home and Riverdale Florists.

Monthly Worship Service Attendance