Youth on the road to success on College Tour with the support of Businesses and Professionals

The Atlanta based Career-focused Youth Mentoring Organization, Dukes Foundation hosted another successful College Tour which included Savannah State University, Bethune Cookman College, Edwards Waters College, Florida A&M State University.
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ATLANTA - April 14, 2016 - PRLog -- Youth on the road to success on College Tour with the support of Businesses and Professionals

The Atlanta based Career-focused Youth Mentoring Organization, Dukes Foundation hosted another successful College Tour which included Savannah State University, Bethune Cookman College, Edwards Waters College, Florida A&M State University and others. This was possible through the financial support of a number of businesses and professionals.

The Dukes Foundation has transformed the lives and future of numerous youth in the urban communities of metro Atlanta. Many have displayed the potential to be successful in college, and are first-generation college students who have required academic and emotional support to be successful.

Horace Dukes, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of The Dukes Foundation said over 28 mentees participated in the multi city / multi campus tour. "They described their tour of the campuses as 'awesome'," Mr. Dukes said. "They received historical information about the campuses and learned about the future plans for each campus' programs."

The group was introduced to the various departments of a number of colleges including the Office of Student Affairs, the Financial Aid office, Admissions Office, Research and Extension Service, The Research and Technology Park, the University Bound Program and the residence halls. They also explored the clubs and organizations offered at each college.

"It was a very informative tour. This introduction has provided the confidence in pursuing my dream and performing at my best" said, Paris Williams, a Mentee and a junior attending South Atlanta High School.

As a fourteen year old Youth Mentoring Organization with a strong college readiness system for elementary through higher education, The Dukes Foundation is designed to increase community-wide learning and performance with a focus to close the achievement gap by preparing all students for college readiness and success. Resulting from annual college tours over sixty mentees are currently enrolled in colleges and universities.

A US based International Corporation, several small businesses and professionals have made contributions to make the annual college tour possible. Donors includes; Turner Construction Company, Hilton O. Smith, Judge Mitchell "Geno" Brogdon, Dr. Kathleen Hall, The Mindful Living Network, Dr. Brittany Hixon M.D., Dr. Carol Williams, Carl Williams Funeral Directors, Attorney Evelyn Coats,  The Coats Law Firm, Dr. Kelvin Flythe, Dr. Richard Morgan, Mr. Gerald Dupre, Jr., Dr. John Johnson, M.D.,M.B.A., Dr. Andre Mackey, Mr. James Godard, Mr. Scorpio Dailey, Mr. Courtney Woodson, Attorney Ash Joshi, Mrs. Renee Newton, Dove Mailing Company, Mr. Sampson Hammette, Mrs. Deidre Williams, Mr. Jose Thompson, Mr. Ian Ash, Jimmy Jones Insurance Agency of State farm Insurance Company, Mr. Jamerian Myles, Chick Fil A, Cleveland Ave, Mrs. Michelle Bouldin, Dr. Kimberly Rosenberg and Mr. Clayton Bell.

THE DUKES FOUNDATION (CORPORATION), is an accredited 501 ©(3) Non Profit Service Organization that offers an effective mentoring program on a regular basis through support obtained from Professional, Business and Civic Organizations. Their mentoring program includes; Academic Coaching, Career Development Workshops, Wellness Sessions, Cultural Exposure Tours and Motivational Exercises that have contributed to the transformation of many lives. Bearing the acronym, D.U.K.E.S, Developing Urban Kids with Etiquette and Self-Esteem, DUKES FOUNDATION remain committed to using MENTORING to elevate social conditions and reduce the level of violence committed by teens.

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