Youth Development
Purpose Learning Lab The Premier Drop-In Studio
DURHAM, NC
Total revenue
$394K
Total expenses
$252K
Net assets
$142K
Grants received
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EIN
845032978
Tax year
2024
Mission
Our goal is to create pathways during non-school hours for minority students that ignite confidence, provide evidenced-based alternatives, encourage hands-on innovation, and academic advancement.
Programs
2 programs
The STEM & Wellness Camp Program operates on select non-school days and during the summer, providing full-day care from 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. for children in grades K-8. This program incorporates live STEM experiments, STEM learning excursions, recreational activities, and wellness seminars, along with hands-on innovation projects. Mentorship opportunities, healing through art courses, and other enrichment activities further enhance the experience. Transportation plays a critical role in this program, for trips to STEM learning excursions and recreational activities, including visits to Carowinds Amusement Park, United Skates, and Galaxy Fun Park. These trips offer scholars exciting, hands-on learning experiences outside the classroom, reinforcing the programs focus on combining education and wellness.
The Haven 360 Project and Teen Liberation Nights create a safe and supportive third space for middle and high school students. This program offers mental health support, creative arts experiences, service-learning opportunities, and social events, all designed to help teens develop life skills and find a sense of community. This program prioritizes emotional well-being, empowerment through arts, and personal development, providing an inclusive environment for personal growth and social interaction. Program expenses cover transportation, food, music, creative arts, and mental health sessions, all of which play a crucial role in fostering social and personal development. Additionally, the STEM After Dark program provides an innovative and engaging environment where students can explore STEM-related activities after regular hours, further enhancing their learning experience and personal growth.
Financials
FY 2024
Revenue
Expenses
People
5 listed
MYISHANKA MCMILLIAN
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
$54K
60 hrs/wk
CYRSTAL GRAHAM
FINANCE DIRECTOR
$5K
2 hrs/wk
ANGELA CROPPS
VICE CHAIR/TREASURER
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2 hrs/wk
SHAQUITA CANTY
SECRETARY
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2 hrs/wk
SHILANKA WARE
ATTORNEY
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2 hrs/wk