National Girls Collaborative Project: Program Directory

Programs


Program Name		Program Status	Back
Science, Self-Esteem and Service (began 2003)		Active

Program Affiliation: None

Program Contact
Theresa Williams-Bethea (Executive Director)
Post Office Box 2705 Kinston, NC 28502 County: Lenoir		Phone: 252-939-5587

Girls served annually: 100	Boys served annually: 30

Program Description
This new initiative is designed to provide adolescent females with encouragement to pursue STEM careers. They are provided academic and cultural enrichment activities and the opportunity to participate in service-learning projects. Project Purpose: • Expand Camp Promise summer enrichment program for girls. Has been in operation since 2003. • Provide academic support to students (tutoring and homework assistance) • Provide life-skills development and support (effective study skills, teambuilding, conflict resolution, time management, etc.) • Introduce girls to Science, Technology, Engineering and Math careers • Provide physical exercise and enrichment activities (dance, yoga, martial arts, etc.) • Introduce youth to community service learning and how they can make a difference in the community

Needed Resources		Available Resources
Computer access Computer technology support Conferences Equipment donations Facilities Funding Girls interested in STEM activities Job shadowing Mentoring STEM promotional materials Tutoring Volunteers		Job shadowing Mentoring Tutoring Volunteers

Collaboration Interests		Populations Served
Providing in-kind support Sharing resources Sponsorship Working with schools Working with similar organizations		At-risk Diversity focus Elementary High School Middle/Junior Rural Senior Citizens Single Parents Teachers

Service Delivery Format
After school programs Clubs Summer offerings

Organization
Young Women of Promise, Inc. (non-profit)

Organization Contact
Theresa Williams-Bethea (Executive Director)
Post Office Box 2705 Kinston, NC 28502 County: Lenoir		Phone: 252-939-5587

Organization Description
Young Women of Promise, Inc. is a nonprofit corporation which promotes the involvement of parents, families, educators, business and community leaders in programs that provide social, academic, and community service learning activities for adolescent females. We believe the future of our African-American youth is promising. Our college access and youth development programs are designed to prepare students in grades 6-12 for success in school and beyond. Our programs encourage positive youth development and academic achievement.

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