Rebuilding Broken Places CDC Awarded Dropout Prevention Grant By NCDPI Dropout Prevention Committee

The NC Committee on Dropout Prevention (NCDPI) has awarded Rebuilding Broken Places Community Development Corporation (RBPCDC), a 2010-2011 North Carolina Dropout Prevention Grant for $173,330.
By: Rebuilding Broken Places CDC
 
Dec. 6, 2010 - PRLog -- GOLDSBORO - The NC Committee on Dropout Prevention (NCDPI) has awarded Rebuilding Broken Places Community Development Corporation (RBPCDC), a 2010-2011 North Carolina Dropout Prevention Grant for $173,330.

Rebuilding Broken Places CDC, in partnership with Community Success Initiative and Dillard Middle School will operate Project Y.E.S.S. (Youth Educated for Success and Service) Dropout Prevention Program, to serve approximately 60 students from Dillard Middle School, 1101 South Devereaux Street, Goldsboro.  

“Our goals with this program are to help students achieve academic skill improvement, enhance their social/behavioral skills, decrease school suspensions, provide exciting cultural and recreational activities, and increase parental empowerment and school engagement.”, said John Barnes, C.E.O.

The program will provide certified academic tutors for reading and math, experienced and caring mentors for one to one mentoring, a safe and supportive environment, nutritional snacks, free courteous transportation, professional guest speakers, cultural/recreational field trips, and a powerful parent enrichment/empowerment component.  

“We are looking forward to working with the students and parents of Dillard Middle School.  We are especially thankful for the assistance of Mr. Sylvester Townsend, Principal and his staff at Dillard Middle School and Wayne County Public Schools.”, continued Mr. Barnes.

Interested parents of students attending Dillard Middle School are invited to attend our informational meeting on Thursday, December 9th at 6:00 PM at RBPCDC, 2105 North William Street, Goldsboro. FREE Dinner will be provided.  FREE Child Care will be available for the meeting to those who require it and pre-register.  Additional information may be obtained by contacting the program director at (919) 581-9178 x 105.

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RBPCDC's strategic plan for socio-economic development includes: affordable home ownership and housing for low-income families and seniors, job training, child care and afterschool programs, health awareness, and minority business development.
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Source:Rebuilding Broken Places CDC
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