Mission
DOPE INC., is a youth advocacy and empowerment organization that travels domestically and internationally to mentor, educate and uplift youth. We strive to enrich and diversify their perspectives with our comprehensive courses and workshops, equipping them with essential life skills. Our success lies in our commitment to meeting students where they are, offering guidance, and nurturing their potential to become confident and visionary leaders of tomorrow.
Annual DOPE Scholarship Pageant for Ages 13 - 19▻ Builds Confidence ▻ Promotes Public Speaking ▻ Enhances Posture ▻ Helps Identify Hidden Talents ▻ Promotes Theater & Arts |
7 Week Transformation Course for young Queens▻ Queen Professors ▻ Self-Love ▻ Financial Education ▻ Higher Education ▻Entrepreneurship ▻ Workforce Development ▻ Mental Health ▻ Suicide Prevention & more |
7 Week Transformation Course for young Kings▻ King Professors ▻ Self-Love ▻ Financial Education ▻ Higher Education ▻Entrepreneurship ▻ Workforce Development ▻ Mental Health ▻ Suicide Prevention & more |
The Breaking Chains Project▻ The BCP is a collaboration with current inmates and ex-cons to help at-risk youth make better life choices. ▻ Bridges the gap between re-entry and community. ▻ Two fold program with a focus on reform and deterrence mechanism for at risk youth. |
Rites of Passage ▻ This is a 15 week Black History course ▻ 10 Day trip to Ghana ▻ Develop Leadership Skills ▻ 1 full Mastery Based Learning Credit ▻ Community Service |
"You are the KEY! What will you unlock?"
In The NewsDOPE Inc. Founder, Chaquanzha Stephenson at a youth led Juneteenth Celebration by @theartofjustice_
Founder, Chaquanzha Stephenson in Ghana with the Play & Learn Foundation |
Artist, James Middleton @boogie_shwink with Founder, Chaquanzha Stephenson at the #BLM Mural in Stamford, CT
Dope Inc. Treasurer, Melissa Ricketts & Founder, Chaquanzha Stephenson
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Founder, Chaquanzha Stephenson in Jamaica as the 2016 winner of Miss Dream Castle PageantCEO, Gaylord Salters from Go Get It Publishing |