Goldsboro H.O.P.E.
(Health Opportunities Prevention and Education)

The GHOPE program, funded by a grant from the Fathers Table Foundation in 2021, aims to expand youth services in the community by offering free after-school tutoring, along with continuing the Pre-Collegiate and mentoring programs. Teachers lead tutoring sessions Monday through Thursday, covering academic subjects, as well as ACT, SAT, and ASVAB prep. In the spring, students visit colleges and universities, and during the summer, they take part in a paid internship program, tour campuses, and enjoy cultural activities. Another initiative, the RAP (Reading Acceleration Program), is run by a reading specialist and 5 to 8 trained volunteers to help K–2nd grade students with sight words, reading fluency, and literacy for 30 minutes a day.

Grant Managers:

  • Dr. Patrice Anderson, Vice Chair
  • Britt Henderson

YELDA

The Youth Employment Leadership Development Academy (YELDA) is a workforce readiness and paid employment initiative that prepares young people for success in the workplace and beyond. Through professional development workshops, career exploration, financial literacy, workplace professionalism training, and hands-on job experiences with local employers, participants develop essential employability and leadership skills. After training the youth are positioned in workplaces at which they are required to work a total of 20 hours a week for 7 weeks. This program runs from June to July. YELDA bridges the gap between education and employment by providing real-world experience, mentorship, and opportunities that inspire future career success while strengthening the local community workforce. Sponsored in part by the City of Sanford Community Relations and Engagement Department.

Requirements:
 

  • 2.0 GPA or higher

  • Know the basics of how to use and work a computer

  • Consent to a background check

  • Have a household income of no greater than 80% of the Seminole County’s medium income

  • Complete, sign, and turn in an application before the deadline

 
 

Program Coordinator

Dr. Patrice Anderson

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Summer Mentoring Program

The Elevated Summer Leadership Program in partnership with SISTAS, Inc. and G.H.O.P.E. Westside Mentoring Program is a two-week leadership and personal development experience designed to empower young women ages 12–18 through mentorship, education, and hands-on learning. Participants engage in workshops focused on leadership, self-confidence, communication, financial literacy, career exploration, community service, and personal wellness while building meaningful relationships with positive female role models. The program is designed to equip young women with the skills, confidence, and support needed to become successful leaders in their schools and communities.

Program Coordinators:

Dr. Patrice Anderson

Mrs. Rhoda Henderson

Contact us today to enroll in a program

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