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- EIN 47-0785487
- (402) 934-7065
- 1015 N 98th St Ste 200 Omaha NE 68114-2357 USA
- www.100blackmenomaha.org
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Nonprofit Overview
Causes: Education
Mission: Improve the quality of life in omaha by helping our youth reach their fullest potential. We seek to achieve our mission through mentoring, education, health & wellness and economic empowerment programs
Programs: The african american history challenge is a flagship reading and oratory competition designed to enhance the study of of african-american history and culture among middle and high school students. With the aahc, students compete on african american history from the reference book, "beyond these shores" by henry louis gates, jr. And are provided coaches to help with their preparation.
the 100 saturday academy is a tutoring program for 3rd, 4th, 5th and 6th grade students designed to improve proficiency in math and reading. Students receive support from certified teachers to master concepts in reading, writing and mathematics. In one-on-one and group settings, activities are developed to strengthen the learning process.
the leadership & mentoring academy is one-on-one and group mentoring program for omaha area male middle and high school students. This program also includes pathways to success, a youth economic empowerment component designed to increase the talent development and career readiness of 100 black men of omaha mentees.
the pathway to success program is designed to provide career readiness opportunities for mentees and their families. Curriculum focuses on financial literacy, employability skills, career readiness and entrepreneurship.