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- EIN 90-0895027
- 888-854-2290
- PO Box 8357 Chicago IL 60680 USA
- http://www.rebeccaeverlene.org
- RebeccaEverlene
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Mission: To provide qualifying students of the Jeune Hope Chicago Initiative’s Intellectual Practice Program with scholarships from the Rebecca Everlene Trust Company Edie Opportunity, and coaching in the areas of math, science, and writing, while also supporting them through the process of creating a potentially patentable innovation, and/or a publishable piece of writing. To additionally provide financial support and entrepreneurial coaching for Jeune Hope Chicago Initiative Project RED program participants. Through scholarships from the Edie O. program, and participant fundraising efforts, students experiencing a difficult time covering the cost of prom will receive the gift of a dreamy prom evening. Home schooled and ostracized students who haven't had an opportunity to develop friendships that lead to prom dates will also have the ability to request compatible peer escorts via efforts of the program. To provide hair assistance through the Back Alley Hair Initiative, for those who have fallen on hard times. Just because the economy is bad, it doesn’t mean that ladies and kids have to look the part; gentlemen either if they wear fashionable braids. The Fairy God-Stylist seeks to spare talented individuals some of the shame associated with living on a tight budget. She also understands that appearance can make or break a child’s confidence and self-esteem. Whether a client has an interview, or a mom wants to treat her child to a princess braiding session, we are here to shut those meddling coworkers up and make their jaws drop. Back Alley Hair--affordable Back Alley Chic for the classy and the dapper. And lastly, to raise awareness about Breed Specific Legislation (BSL) and show pet owners how to make canines a functioning part of their households through the Productive PAWS Training Program . By using basic training techniques, pet owners can overcome any behavioral issues that their pets have and transform their home into a more stable environment.
Results: Our mission still hasn’t changed. We aspire to provide qualifying students of the Jeune Hope Chicago Initiative’s Intellectual Practice Program with scholarships from the Rebecca Everlene Trust Company Edie Opportunity, and coaching in the areas of math, science, and writing, while also supporting them through the process of creating a potentially patentable innovation, and/or a publishable piece of writing. Because of our programs, more than 20 students will be able to attend prom, and receive entrepreneurial training. Another 45 will also have access to extraordinary mentors that will help them develop marketable projects during a yearlong program. And, we also plan to service a large number of children and job seekers through the efforts of Back Alley Hair. Financial assistance for college is going to become more difficult for people to obtain in the future. Hence, our programs aim to fill in the gap in that regard. They also assist with college preparedness, encourage innovation, foster literacy and promote STEM involvement, nurture entrepreneurial skills, and reinforce artistic abilities.
Target demographics: a variety of individuals
Direct beneficiaries per year: 50 people
Geographic areas served: Chicago
Programs: INTELLECTUAL PRACTICE: A program that provides coaching in Math, Science and Writing. Students work with a coach who helps them create projects that are patentable or publishable. The projects can evolve from assignments that they’ve completed at school or they can create something completely new. PROJECT RED: A prom assistance program with an educational component. Students complete an apprenticeship with a mentor who can help them gain experience in a career that they plan to pursue. The reward for completing the program is receiving financial assistance for a dreamy prom. BACK ALLEY HAIR: A program that provides discounted hair assistance for children and job seekers. Styles range from basic hair braiding to simple buzz cuts. Program participants are asked to arrive with their hair freshly washed and to supply their own combs and brushes. PRODUCTIVE PAWS: A program that shows pet owners how to better integrate large breed dogs into their households.