PARTNERSHIP & YEAR IN REVIEW
YEAR IN REVIEW
We are very pleased to share our 2012 Annual Review, highlighting some of the accomplishments. None of our work happens without your generous support, and we thank you wholeheartedly.
Youth Mentoring is an important part of our society’s development process. To that end, it is our desire to reduce the dropout rate at School we current serve in Atlanta by 70 percent over the next three years and increase academic achievement levels.
We are counting on your help in making it possible to increase the number of Mentees we serve as there are nearly 18 million young Americans who are in need of or desire mentoring.
Sincerely,
Horace Dukes
Horace Dukes
Founder & Chief Executive Officer
MENTORING
Subjects addressed at Weekly Mentoring Sessions on Tuesdays
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
Results from Subjects addressed
Increased Academic Achievement
Improved Self Confidence, increase moral character
Reduced Delinquency
Increased Cultural Exposure, Awareness and Community Relations
Improved Productivity
Some of the noted Speakers at weekly Mentoring Sessions – important subjects
- Mr. Tim Strickland, Making the right Choices in Life
- Mr. Frank McCullough, Guide to Business and Personal Development
- Hon. Ceasar Mitchell, The functions of Local and Community Government
- Mr. Leon DuBose, The importance of Information Technology
- Dr. Courtney Hammonds, The impact of Fashion and Motivation
- Mr. Solon Patterson, Guide to Personal Financial Management
- Dr. Derrick Beech, How Medicine affects our daily living and attaining personal Success
- Mr. Derrick Sandifer, Delivery of Spoken word
- Dr. Kathleen Hall, Obtaining Stress Relief
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
Mentee Enrollment
- 69 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
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
- Samye Coan Middle School
- Maynard H. Jackson High School
- Grady High School
- The New Alonzo Crim High School
- School of Law & Social Justice at South Atlanta
- Computer Animation & Design School at South Atlanta
- Medical Science School at South Atlanta
- School of Arts at the School of Carver Complex
- Frederick Douglas High School
- Mundy Mills Middle School, Clayton County
- Babb Middle School, Clayton County
- Columbia Middle School, DeKalb County
- Savannah State University
- South Carolina State University
- Alabama A&M University
- Morehouse College
Academic Partnership
- Department of Physics & Mathematics at Morehouse College conducting Saturday Academy for the advancement of Mentees academic pursuits.
Program Development
New Online Youth Mentoring (electronic structure) developed and campuses identified in other Cities and states. Now awaiting funding to commence operation.
CULTURAL AFFAIRS
Community Leaders Award
- 4 Outstanding Community Leaders in South Carolina Honored for contribution to Education and Civic Responsibility
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
- Greater Piney Grove Baptist Church
- First Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church
- Ben Hill United Methodist Church
- Historical Mt. Zion AME Church, South Carolina
- Lovely Hill Baptist Church, Holly Hill, South Carolina
- Emanuel Baptist Church
- Antioch Missionary Baptist Church
- Enon Baptist Church
- St. Philip AME Church
- Victory for the World Church
Programs Sponsored
- Teen Summit & College Tour in South Carolina
- Historical & Educational Tour in Charleston, South Carolina
- Empowerment Sessions at South Atlanta School of Law & Social Justice
- Teacher’s Appreciation Reception
Media recognition
- 11 Alive TV Valentine’s Day coverage on Community Service
- Clarendon Citizen Newspaper coverage of Teen Summit during National Mentoring Month
- HBCU Magazine – Article published on the Importance of Mentoring
- Atlanta Business Chronicle articles and publication of appointments
- Northside Neighbor Newspaper publication on support to Children’s Hospital
- You Tube Documentary on Mentoring
ADMINISTRATION & FINANCE
Appointments
- Board of Directors- Attorney Evelyn Coats
- Board of Advisors- Mr. Courtney Woodson and Mr. Marc Herring
Special Donations Received
- 50 pairs of Shoes from Mezlan Shoe Company
- 20 Suits – Attorney Michael Baskin
- 10 Suits – Mr. Bernard Parks
- 50 Ties – Tie Knot Inc.
Special Recognition for Extraordinary Support
- Mr. Gerald Dupre, Jr. Member of the Board of Directors
- Mr. Clayton Bell, Member of the Board of Directors
- Dr. George Harrison, Member of the Board of Directors
- Attorney Evelyn Coats, Member of the Board of Directors
- Dr. Kevin Flythe, Member of the Board of Directors
- Dr. Richard Morgan, Member of the Board of Directors
- Mr. Frank McCullough, Member of the Board of Advisors
- Mr. Ian Ash, Member of the Board of Advisors
- Mrs. Phyllis Baskin, Member of the Board of Advisors
- Mr. Don Weston, Member of the Board of Advisors
- Mr. Carlos Jones , Member of the Board of Advisors
- Dr. Kathleen Hall, Member of the Board of Advisors
- Mr. Marc Anthony Herring, Member of the Board of Advisors
- Mr. Tuqwan Jordan, Director of Public Relations
Year to Date Accomplishments (June 2013)
Mentees Entering Colleges and Universities 2013
- Oglethorpe University
- Georgia State University
- Clark Atlanta University
- Virginia State University
- Georgia Perimeter College
- Concordia College, Selma, Alabama
Mentees Activities
Regions Bank held a ceremony to certify 27 Mentees who participated in a 9 module, 2 month Financial Literacy Certification Program
Speakers Bureau Coordination
Mr. Frank McCullough, a Member of our Board of Advisors has coordinated the invitation of Speakers for our Mentoring Sessions. We appreciate his efforts.
Mentoring Session Speakers Bureau 2013
- Ms. Boykin, Medical Testing and Goal Setting
- Mr. James Atkins, Preparation for College entry
- Mr. Carlos Jones, Keys to successful Entrepreneurship
- Mr. Solon Patterson, Importance of developing a sound personal financial path
- Mr. Stafford Maxwell, Establish a Foreign Currency Trading Business
- Mr. Anthony Clark, Importance of making right choices in life
Cultural Affairs
- Dinner to honor the late Justin Bonner for Young Cancer Patients and their families at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta , Egleston Hospital
- Points North Newspaper article on Cancer Patient’s support
- YouTube Video of Community Service Class of 2013 Project with presentation of $500 raised by Senior Mentees
- Northside Newspaper coverage of Peachtree United Methodist Church Service
- Peachtree United Methodist Church
Appreciation for service in Youth Mentoring Management
- Mr. Irwin Raglin, Manager, South Atlanta Mentoring Group
- Mr. Martice Ball, Coordinator, Central Atlanta Mentoring Group
Special Thanks to Donors and Supporters
Attorney Michael Baskin
Dr. John Johnson
Ms. Marcia Bansley
Attorney F. Rene Gaters
Mrs. Rene Newton, Dove Mailing Company
Dr. Percy Mack
Mrs. Chedonna Trimble- Houston, Donald Trimble Mortuary
Mr. Keith Lyle
Dr. Derrick Beech, M.D.
Mr. Noel F. Khalil, Columbia Residential
Rev. Victor Tate, First Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church
Rev. Dr. William Flippin, Sr., Greater Piney Grove Baptist Church
Dr. Kenneth L. Samuel, Victory for the World Church
Mr. Blair Alexander, Sr. & Mrs. Sheila Alexander
Mr. Scorpio Dailey
Mr. Greg Grant, Centra Archy Restaurant Group
Mr. Blair Alexander, Jr., University Staffing
Dr. James A. Carr, M.D.
Jimmy Jones State Farm Insurance Agency
Mr. Courtney Woodson
Ms. Bessie Nobles, Aunt Laura’s Kitchen
Mrs. Rita Morgan
Mr. Dwayne L. Conerly
Rev. Richard Winn, Ben Hill United Methodist Church
Mr. Antonio Dozier, TDC Systems Integrations Inc.
Body Work Health & Wellness Center
Reign Down Painting
Carl F. Williams Funeral Home
Mr. Michael Simms, Tie Knots Inc.
Ms. Betty Jude
Mr. Richard Thompson, Lincoln Funeral Home
Pastor W.J. Frierson, Lovely Hill Baptist Church
Holiday Inn, Mt. Pleasant, SC.
Westin Buckhead Hotel
Tiffany & Company
Mr. Daryl Thompson
Decatur Printing Company
11 Alive WXIA TV Atlanta
WSB TV Channel 2
Northside Neighbor Newspaper
The White House, Washington D.C.
Hon. Ceasar Mitchell, City of Atlanta
Mr. Reuben McDaniel III, RM Capital
Ms. Sandra Windom
Ms. Jennifer Kirby
Ms. Cheryl Grant
Mr. David & Mrs. Karen Smith, Royal Funeral Home
Mr. Frankie & Mrs. Charlotte House
Mr. Thomas & Dr. Eleanor Williams, Orangeburg, SC
Mr. Keith Holloway, Washington D.C.
Mr. Herman ‘Skip’ Mason, Former. General President, Alpha Phi Alpha Incorporated
Ms. Barbara Bienemy
Ms. Michelle Bolden
Mr. Peter McKnight
Ms. Charlotte Davis, Interim Principal, South Atlanta School of Law & Social Justice
Dr. Chauncey Whitmore
Mr. Brian Thomas
Riverdale Florist
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