DELTA RESEARCH & EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION

Youth and risk reduction - the delta student enrichment program (dsep) is a 12-month afterschool and summer-bridge program established to provide data-informed, prevention-based activities and events that promote a positive outcome in several interrelated areas: (a) academic performance, (b) social-emotional development, (c) risk prevention related to crime, drugs, and sexual activity, (d) health and wellness, and (e) parental and community involvement. The program aims to serve primarily low-income families in the liberty road corridor of baltimore county by providing relevant innovative activities and services at no cost to participants. The program includes targeted activities (e.g. Subject area tutoring) and broad activities (book club, steam projects, gardening, recreation and sports) as well parent interactive workshops, virtually and in person. The program addresses social-emotional development, risk prevention, health, and wellness via age-appropriate lessons, small group discussions, and presentations.

National institute of health - grant to conduct proactive outreach in the african american community as part of a national nih health initiative entitled: "research matters: creating possibilities to achieve health & wellness for all of us." the ultimate objective of this major initiative is to engage and enroll african americans in the nih national registry to participate in clinical trials resulting in precision medicine that addresses chronic illnesses and diseases in the african american community.