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Edit this Header. Type the organization and program name and the funder for whom it is being completed . The page # is already set at the bottom right of every page. PROPOSAL NARRATIVE A. ORGANIZATION CAPABILITY (Entire Section A not to exceed one page) 1 . Provide the mission statement and vision of your organization . Dasie Hope Center Mission statement: Offering a nurturing environment where youth and adults can learn, dream and aspire by developing their self-esteem and learning life survival skills. Dasie Hope Center Vision : Through a dedicated commitment from the community, become an agency that will inspire residents to grow by improving their employability skills and filling them with a sense of self-worth and pride. 2 . Provide a brief summary of your organization including areas of expertise, accomplishments , and population served. Dasie Hope Center was established September 5 , 2001 in memory of Dasie Bridgewater a lifelong resident of Wabasso . Mrs . Bridgewater believed in and did give back to anyone in need . Since its inception Dasie Hope Center has provided the youth with a safe place to attend after school where they have gained a sense of pride and hope . The Center is a nurturing environment for learning, experiencing and exploring new skills which include the following : After school tutoring Interpersonal Skill Development (Etiquette, leadership and social skills) Art expressions Girl Scouts Reading Academy Peer Shadowing/Mentoring Peer Business Leadership classes FCAT Tutorial Dasieville Mall Seven (7) week Summer Recreation Program The listed programs are designed for youth of North Indian River County ranging in ages 5 - 18 . Special emphasis is placed on a reading and tutorial after school program, whereas , all third-graders (attending Dasie Hope Center) passed the reading portion of the FCAT, with 90 % passing the math portion. The population to be served includes all of the Wabasso community which is North Indian River county. 4