To Expose! To Teach! To Reach! Go Beyond limitations. Transforming thoughts into reality and empowering young people to overcome trials.
Project Description
DeFined Empowerment, Inc., is a mentoring organization for young people. At present, our current focus is young men. I cannot teach a boy to become a man yet I can be a bridge to nurture his direction. We will pair young men with mentors and internship of their choice. We will partner with entrepreneurs and businesses to bridge those relationships.
In addition, we have collaborated with Above It All Counseling https://www.aboveitallcounseling.com/ to encourage young people to positively use their voices and energy to navigate the course of their lives. Teaching the importance of Mental Health awareness and the impact it has to encourage their voices as they navigate life’s challenges.
I AM DeFined is our campaign! We want to ensure and secure a home, a space that creates an environment, an atmosphere of productivity, connectivity, and freedom for young people to learn and grow. I AM DeFined will also support the financing of equipment and supplies for our internship program; particularly, for young men not desiring post suecondary education. DeFined Empowerment is dedicated to reaching one young person at a time! We are DeFined! We thank you in advance for your support and monetary contribution.
Updates
The Campaign FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions:
- 1. Is DeFined Empowerment a 501(c)(3) organization?
- Yes, DeFined Empowerment will be a 501(c)(3) organization. We are in the process of finalizing our paperwork.
- Is DeFined Empowerment only for young men/boys?
- No, DeFined Empowerment is a youth mentoring organization for young people both male and female but we will only serve young men at present.
- What age group do you serve?
- We serve grades 6th-12th.
- What is the organization's ultimate goal?
- We desire to create a space that allows young people to hone in on lost skills and professions they may have not considered ascertainable such as psychology, medicine, nursing, architecture, engineering, and piloting to name a few. Further, we would like to capture the energy often exhibited during adolescence to explore its power through the expression of words to be heard and understood. We hope to expose and encourage entrepreneurship.
- Where are you located?
- We are based in South Carolina; however, we don't have a physical location at present.
- Are you currently accepting young people?
- We will begin enrollment in March 2021 with an official start date of June 14, 2021.
- Is there a cost to enroll?
- Yes, there will be some cost incurred; however, we are hoping to have sponsors and grants to offset the cost; primarily, for underprivileged young people.
Just Because I Care.
We thank you in advance. Every amount donated is appreciated and serves to reach our goal of building young people.
Yolanda
Tutoring for grades K-5: includes one (1) hour tutoring sessions over 5 weeks: either two (2) sessions per week for 2 weeks and one (1) session the 3rd week (5 sessions total) or one (1) session per week ek for 5 weeks (5 sessions total). The five (5) sessions can be decided with the Certified Educator with 11 years classroom experience. The tutor is a Certified Instructional Coach and Literacy Specialist with grades K-12. The first session is a pre-assessment which excludes the 5 one (1) hour sessions.
Writing in Excellence: assistance with writing resumes, college applications, or essays. The package includes 5 hours of one on one coaching. The first session is a pre-assessment which excludes the 5 hours of one on one coaching.
Fitness at its Finest: 5 online or in person (Charleston, SC) sessions with a Certified Personal Trainer. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science and multiple certifications. He trains men, women, high school and college students, as well as NFL and NBA players.
Mental Health Counseling: monthly sessions with Above It All Counseling duration/length of counseling will be determined with the counselor.
Online Tutoring for grades K-5: includes one (1) hour tutoring sessions over 5 weeks: either two (2) sessions per week for 2 weeks and one (1) session the 3rd week (5 sessions total) or one (1) session per week ek for 5 weeks (5 sessions total). The five (5) sessions can be decided with the Certified Educator with 11 years classroom experience. The tutor is a Certified Instructional Coach and Literacy Specialist with grades K-12. The first session is a pre-assessment which excludes the 5 one (1) hour sessions. In person tutoring available in Charlotte, NC area only.
Certified Fitness Online: 5 online or in person (Charleston, SC) sessions with a Certified Personal Trainer. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science and multiple certifications. He trains men, women, high school and college students, as well as NFL and NBA players.
In June 2021, DeFined Empowerment will host its first summer camp in Charleston, SC. The camp will be hosted for 3 weeks with each week hosting a particular age group.
Twice a week, each child will have an enrichment session geared towards their needs. The sessions would include Math, Reading, Financial Literacy, college preparedness, and/or SAT/ACT prep to name a few.
Campers will enjoy outdoor activities, painting with a local artist, and training with a certified athletic trainer; in addition, to other activities.
This sponsorship package will include lunch daily and nominal spending allowance at the camp’s store.
The camp’s curriculum is being created by an educator with 11 years of classroom experience and holds a literacy certification for K-12. She has been a teacher’s coach and a peer-educator.
Rewards
Just Because I Care.
We thank you in advance. Every amount donated is appreciated and serves to reach our goal of building young people.
Yolanda
Tutoring for grades K-5: includes one (1) hour tutoring sessions over 5 weeks: either two (2) sessions per week for 2 weeks and one (1) session the 3rd week (5 sessions total) or one (1) session per week ek for 5 weeks (5 sessions total). The five (5) sessions can be decided with the Certified Educator with 11 years classroom experience. The tutor is a Certified Instructional Coach and Literacy Specialist with grades K-12. The first session is a pre-assessment which excludes the 5 one (1) hour sessions.
Writing in Excellence: assistance with writing resumes, college applications, or essays. The package includes 5 hours of one on one coaching. The first session is a pre-assessment which excludes the 5 hours of one on one coaching.
Fitness at its Finest: 5 online or in person (Charleston, SC) sessions with a Certified Personal Trainer. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science and multiple certifications. He trains men, women, high school and college students, as well as NFL and NBA players.
Mental Health Counseling: monthly sessions with Above It All Counseling duration/length of counseling will be determined with the counselor.
Online Tutoring for grades K-5: includes one (1) hour tutoring sessions over 5 weeks: either two (2) sessions per week for 2 weeks and one (1) session the 3rd week (5 sessions total) or one (1) session per week ek for 5 weeks (5 sessions total). The five (5) sessions can be decided with the Certified Educator with 11 years classroom experience. The tutor is a Certified Instructional Coach and Literacy Specialist with grades K-12. The first session is a pre-assessment which excludes the 5 one (1) hour sessions. In person tutoring available in Charlotte, NC area only.
Certified Fitness Online: 5 online or in person (Charleston, SC) sessions with a Certified Personal Trainer. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science and multiple certifications. He trains men, women, high school and college students, as well as NFL and NBA players.
In June 2021, DeFined Empowerment will host its first summer camp in Charleston, SC. The camp will be hosted for 3 weeks with each week hosting a particular age group.
Twice a week, each child will have an enrichment session geared towards their needs. The sessions would include Math, Reading, Financial Literacy, college preparedness, and/or SAT/ACT prep to name a few.
Campers will enjoy outdoor activities, painting with a local artist, and training with a certified athletic trainer; in addition, to other activities.
This sponsorship package will include lunch daily and nominal spending allowance at the camp’s store.
The camp’s curriculum is being created by an educator with 11 years of classroom experience and holds a literacy certification for K-12. She has been a teacher’s coach and a peer-educator.