O - Youth Development
Charlotte Community Services Association's mission is "Changing the Lives of Charlotte Area Youth By Providing Community-Based Programs of Excellence" and our motto is "Excellence For All." We provide academic and fine arts afterschool and summer programming, as well as offer an intensive tutoring program. We serve mostly low-income students of color and operate out of the Family Life Center of First Baptist Church-West.
Change a girl. Change a community. Change the world.
Learning Everyday Accomplishing Dreams (LEAD) is dedicated to providing the tools and resources that low-income/at-risk preteen girls must have to become productive citizens and active leaders in their communities. Using an evidence-based curriculum, LEAD encourages and mentors girls to aspire and achieve greatness academically, emotionally and creatively.HIS Daughters' Legacy, Inc. is a nonprofit organization dedicate to empowering young girls through mentorship, leadership development, and faith-based programming. Our mission is to equip girls with the tools they need to embrace their inherent worth, cultivate self-esteem, and fulfill the purpose GOD has for their lives.
As CEO and Founder, I have witnessed firsthand the transformative impact our programs have had on the lives of young girls in our community.
The Osman Foundation exists to help K-12 students reach their full potential through academic and enrichment programs.
Following is an overview of a few of our programs that support our mission.
Chatham Girls 4STEM works with 5th and 6th grade girls to stimulate an interest in continuing to pursue science, technology, engineering, arts and math studies. This program exposes girls to the opportunities to grow with hands-on exploration with actual engineers. This program inspires girls to shine in these areas and instills confidence that they can excel.
- A Bike for Every Child is a non-profit organization geared towards supporting our youth ride into happier, healthier futures, by collecting gently used bicycles from generous individuals who donate them to be refurbished and given, with a new helmet and lock, to children in need.
Girl scouting builds girls of courage, confidence & character who make the world a better place
- Our vision and strong belief is that through parental, educational, and community support, we can help to encourage positive behavior and instill a sense of pride and accomplishment in our youth
To support lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and questioning youth by offering vital programs, fostering unconditional acceptance, and creating safe spaces for self-expression through leadership, community support and advocacy.
To provide housing, life skills, job training, and mental health services to at risk and homeless young adults primarily in the 16-22 year old range