Program Spotlight

Everything starts with a vision and a dream. As a child, we begin to color the canvas of our life and everything we do has a color and it affects us in ways we don't even realize. Str8t Progress was a vision and a dream, because we thought back to when we were...

CMAST Youth Programs provides a variety of programs for young people who are interested in Marine and Environmental Sciences and Technology. Some of their Programs include: Sea Wolf 4H Club for youth age 13-18 within the club we have a Science Communications Team, ROV...

The mission of Wade Edwards Foundation & Learning Lab (WELL) is to provide the student community with opportunities for achievement, enrichment and service in preparation for personal and academic success. The WELL opened in 1996 as a memorial to a student who...

This past summer, 27 educators from across the region, including Alexander, Burke, Caldwell, Catawba, and Lincoln counties spent the week training to become GEMS coaches and create GEMS Clubs. GEMS (Girls Excelling in Math and Science) clubs will enhance self-efficacy...

HEAL Charlotte is a new initiative that provides affordable after school care in challenged neighborhoods. By locating after school care in the recreation or common areas of apartment complexes, HEAL Charlotte provides positive, constructive environments during...

The members of Boys & Girls Clubs in Farmville have had quite a busy summer taking part in numerous community based activities.  This Club's daily attendance averages 100 youth in grades K-12 from the Farmville community.  Most, if not all members, who regularly...

The Daniel Center for Math and Science is a program, which meets the deep education enhancement needs of at-risk and economically disadvantaged children, primarily in math, science, and technology.  The program design is based on the belief that lasting and meaningful...