The 2015 D.O.P.E AWARDS Determined in Obtaining Pure Excellence Summer Youth Program

Aug. 21, 2015 - EntSun -- The 2015 D.O.P.E. AWARDS

WHAT:          The 2015 D.O.P.E

(Determined in Obtaining Pure Excellence)

Summer Youth Program

WHEN:          Saturday August 22^nd, 2015 3pm-5pm

WHERE:         Flintridge Center

236 West Mountain Street, Suite 106, Pasadena, California 91103

THE EVENT IS FREE ---give a donation

GO FUND SCHOLARSHIP

D.O.P.E (Determined in Obtaining Pure Excellence) Summer Youth Program is a ten week program that serves adolescents from underserved communities, facing struggles with homelessness, drug abuse, poor access to health services, poverty, low self-esteem, and difficulties in the home. The objective of the program is to uplift the adolescents in order to help them achieve their potential and goals.

http://www.gofundme.com/D-O-P-E-Youth


MEDIA:          Media Invite:  Media Features, Interviews contact KimiRhochelle     media@krprmedia.com

To RSVP:       Call 626-676-5551 Elder Davis

Dr. Niama T Malachi on behalf of Serving the Underserved, LLC along with Refuge Christian Center cordially invites you to attend the awards banquet for the 2015 D.O.P.E (Determined in Obtaining Pure Excellence) Summer Youth Program.

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D.O.P.E (Determined to Obtain Pure Excellence) Summer Youth Program is a ten week program that serves adolescents from underserved communities, facing struggles with homelessness, drug abuse, poor access to health services, poverty, low self-esteem, and difficulties in the home. The objective of the program is to uplift the adolescents in order to help them achieve their potential and goals. Throughout the ten week program, the children focus on Communication, Anger and Depression, Family Dynamics, Self Esteem and Bullying, Substance Abuse, Economics and Entrepreneurship, Education/Stem Careers, Health and Wellness, Multicultural and Diversity Issues, Substance Abuse as well as Goal Development.

About the D.O.P.E. Awards:

•9 African American boys between the ages, of 13-17, will be completing the program.

•The reception will feature vocalist and guest speakers.

• Honorees include:

Inspire me Award:

Ieisha Howell – Author

"The Girl With a Heart of Gold"

Uplift Me Award:

Odest Riley Jr. CEO-WLM Financial – Community Organizer

Motivate Me Award:

Greg Middleton

Executive Director of Mentoring and partnership for Youth Development

The D.O.P.E. Scholarship Fundraiser:

If you are unable to attend, you can still show support by donating to the scholarship fund. All donors will be acknowledged at the banquet.

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http://www.gofundme.com/D-O-P-E-Youth

About Dr. Niama Malachi

Dr. Niama T. Malachi hails from humble beginnings. With insurmountable determination and drive, she has forged through many obstacles. She recently attained a Doctorate in Applied Clinical Psychology from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology. In addition, she holds the position of Director of Performance Improvement, under the umbrella of a Fortune 500 company; she is also one of the youngest Directors in the organization. Dr. Malachi's advocacy and activism is focused towards mental health services for underserved populations and the use of Hip Hop as a catalyst for social change. Her pioneering research initiatives involve Hip Hop and its impact on the black community, with over five years of concentrated experience on this topic. Dr. Malachi is a proud member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., where she served as the co-chair of the Pomona Valley Alumnae Chapter's Social Action Committee. In this capacity, she also co-chaired the award winning State of Black Male/Female Relationships Conference. Dr. Niama T. Malachi is driven to provide mental health services for underserved populations. She continues to relentlessly construct ingenious methods in her approach.