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- EIN 85-1813295
- (763)250-4541
- 38 Hickory Hill Rd St Helena Island SC 29920 USA
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Nonprofit Overview
Causes: Education, Educational Services
Mission: C.O.D.i.E. will be the catalyst for future scholars of Engineering & Technology. Our mission is to inform and inspire young women to explore Engineering and Technology. Keys to Success ~ Broaden young scholars' current understanding by focusing on their educational needs. ~ Provide young scholars the opportunity to take responsibility for becoming a self-learner. ~ Encourage young scholars to appreciate their culture and empower them to create their future.
Target demographics: Young Black Scholars
Direct beneficiaries per year: Tougaloo College Y.O.U. C.A.N. Program
Geographic areas served: South Carolina and other Southern states
Programs: * Affordable cost - C.O.D.i.E. objective is to give every eligible young scholars an opportunity to take advantage of the summer academic and residential experience, whether they can afford to or not. * Four-week residential - Young scholars will be able to network with their peers outside of the planned activities to develop lasting-friendships. * Activities - In addition to providing a residential experience, young scholars will engage in different summer camp activities, such as, swimming, scavenger hunt, bowling, etc. Also, young scholars will take a final trip to tour HBCUs and tech companies while enjoying some fun activities. * Black History Curricula - C.O.D.i.E. curricula includes Black history, like the Gullah/Geeche culture, the Reconstruction Era, Jim Crow, etc. Our goal is to educate the young scholars on lessons from the past, so they may feel hope for the future. * Role models - C.O.D.i.E. seeks to recruit high school and university scholars to serve as junior counselors and counselors, respectively. Since school-aged girls tend to emulate older girls, C.O.D.i.E. wants to provide mentors who look similar to the young scholars and closer to their age. * Penn Center - Penn Center is a historical landmark on Saint Helena Island, South Carolina that focuses on preserving the Gullah Geeche Culture. The Gullah Geeche Culture is known for preserving most of its African linguist and culture. * Saint Helena Island, South Carolina and other sea islands - Saint Helena Island, known as the heart of the Gullah Geeche Culture, has other historical sites such as Fort Fremont and the Chapel of Ease. There are many fun and cultural activities for young scholar to participate in, whether it's a day at the beach or Barefoot Farm picking fruits and vegetables. * Black Historical Figures - Saint Helena Island also has many historical figures who are eager to educate generations of people on the heritage of the Black ancestors. Some Black historical figures include, Aunt Pearlie Sue and Ron & Natalie Daise, world renowned Gullah storytellers. Also, Emory S. Campbell and Queen Quet, two of the communities leaders, also world renowned.