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Destiny of H.O.P.E. is committed to our youth, supporting the formerly incarcerated, and empowering the community at large.
About Destiny of H.O.P.E, Inc.
Our Mission
Our mission is to help at-risk youth, the formerly incarcerated, and the community at large, to love, teach, and to guide them into fulfilling lives of promise; to give them hope and a future.
Our Programs
Through our mentorship program, we offer a variety of classes, which are curriculum-based and cover a variety of subject matters: ReDiscovering You, Building Healthier Relationships, Critical Change Gang Prevention Program, and many more.
Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteers are the backbone of our organization. We offer a variety of opportunities for individuals and groups to get involved and make a difference in the lives of those we serve. Whether you are serving the youth in the community, at the Center, or working the neighborhoods searching for the needs of the people.
READING IS FUNDAMENTAL
Welcome to our Oasis Book Club!
Destiny of H.O.P.E., Inc. and P.E.A.C.E., will be hosting Columbia’s Community “Oasis” Book Club. Reading is a fundamental principle of growth. Just like the muscles in your arms, legs, and back, your brain too must receive its exercise. Special thanks are due to the Boone Electric Community Trust as a sponsor of the Oasis Book Club, who too understand the great benefits of reading and expanding the the mind. We believe that our book club will enable our young scholars and mentees to learn from the freedoms and imprisonments of the world, which will lead them to a deeper understanding of people through their conversations, and providing opportunities to safely fail acelebrate success.
One of our partner organizations, SEED Success will be offering incentives for youth who sign up for the Oasis Book Club, for the completion of books, and more. For further information visit: http://www.seedsuccess.org
Research shows that regular reading:
- improves brain connectivity.
- increases vocabulary and comprehension.
- empowers one to empathize with other people.
- aids in sleep readiness.
- reduces stress.
- lowers blood pressure and heart rate.
- fights depression symptoms.
- prevents cognitive decline as one ages.
We will be seeking to elevate the minds of our youth through reading various books of substance and discussing them in our bi-weekly “Reader’s Circle.” Reading can even relax your body by lowering your heart rate and easing the tension in your muscles. A 2009 study at the University of Sussex found that reading can reduce stress by up to 68%.”
Reading is Fundamental! Parents, please join in our mission to educate our youth. We’ll see you there!! http://www.seedsuccess.org/
- The Power of Reading:
Bonding.
Listening skills.
Cognitive and language development.
Expanded vocabulary.
Attention span
Creativity.
Life lessons.
Social and emotional development.
Develop a child’s empathy.
Encourages Critical Thinking.