DESTINYS DAUGHTERS OF PROMISE

Target demographics: youth.

Direct beneficiaries per year: 200+ students.

Geographic areas served: The Metro Atlanta area

Programs: Destiny's Daughters of Promise (DDP) is a fully accredited 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that serves middle and high school girls ages, 11 to 18 and boys ages, 11 to 14DDP was founded in 2008 in response to a need in the community and in overburdened schools to provide at-risk girls with proven strategies to reach their potential and become confident leaders and contributing members of society. The programs provided by DDP are designed to provide low-to-no-cost activities for teens that enhance intellectual, social, and emotional development skills. The program offers a prevention-based, youth development approach to help teens discover their purpose and provide strategies to equip them when faced with life's challenges. The benefit to teens and ultimately, society include improved school engagement and the likelihood of staying in school. Studies show that youth who participate in positive youth development programs are provided opportunities for developing constructive skills and competencies within a supportive environment. DDP program prepare youth for college, careers, and future success. Next Generation Leader (Nx Gen) is a weekly program designed to prepare middle school girls for a transition into healthy and independent adults. The curriculum focuses on basic life skills and leadership development. Girls are educated on health and nutrition, effective communication, healthy relationships and bullying, conflict resolution, self-esteem, and cultural awareness. Services provided enhance leadership development, strong interpersonal skills, and life skills to help girls strive for academic excellence. Girl with Promise targets high-achieving female students. This phenomenal program will introduce girls in grades 8 – 12 to the habits, practices, skills, and mentality common to extraordinary leaders. The signature program has a focus on developing leadership skills with the guiding principle that EXPOSURE EXPANDS EXPECTATIONS! Building Better Futures Club (BBFC) will be DDPs first all-boys leadership workshop. The weekly program is open to boys in grades 5 – 8 and will focus on teaching the skills necessary to build strong and determined young men. DDP also hosts annual leadership symposiums, conferences and virtual retreats that brings together professionals to speak on topics relevant to the youth participants and their development. We are proud to report that teachers, parents, and community leaders see a significant impact in the lives of the students we have served over the years through our various programs. Demand continues to grow for our life- enhancing community service projects, educational workshops, field trips, and leadership development opportunities. Through partnerships and collaboration, DDP has also developed and maintains a variety of youth-related programs and activities focused in the following key areas: stem education, financial literacy, healthy relationships, effective communication, civic engagement, health and nutrition, etiquette, and leadership development.