| Name | Marsha |
|---|---|
| Last Name | Jackson Drake |
| Home Address | 4218 Kayla Circle Chattanooga, Tennessee 37406 United States |
| Organization Name | C & M Coaching for Success |
| Describe Your Role In The Organization | My role is to provide life coaching to the young adults and others empowering them to meet the life goals, short and long term goals. I serve as a coach and strategic manager for the organization. |
| Organization Address | PO Box 16511 Chattanooga, TN 37416 United States |
| Website | |
| Best Phone Number To Reach You | 423-504-9363 |
| Alternate Phone Number | 423-504-3146 |
| Email Address | mjdrake2@gmail.com |
| Alternate Email Address | christycdrake@gmail.com |
| Please Describe Your Project In Detail | Path to improving economic Vitality in the Black Community Project Coaching to college. The key to the American Dream is education. Today black and brown students aren’t going to college because they are not prepared for college success. This program aims to work with students 8th grade through freshman year of college. We will coach them to college by providing the following: Strengths assessment/interest assessments One on one Coaching, checking in with scholars weekly/bi-weekly Creating a program of study for High School course selection in order to meet the requirements for college ACT/SAT prep courses Research scholarship opportunities for students Family information sessions on what to expect and how to support your future college student Career Mentoring and shadowing opportunities College Tours We will focus on black and brown students with priority given to males. |
| Please explain how your project meets the requirements of the American Rescue Plan | Path to improving economic Vitality in the Black Community While reviewing data produced from the census, we clearly see that black citizens are less educated and have a earning potential significantly lower than white citizens. I strongly feel because they haven’t been afforded the same opportunities as white citizens. This program, Coaching to College aims to break generational cycle of poverty through education. Earning a college degree opens up a plethora of opportunities for the person attending college and their family. |
| Where would your project take place? | The beauty this program is that is a a virtual piece and an in-person piece. We will meet at office space located in the downtown area and local churches and schools |
| How much will your project cost in total? | 180000.00 |
| Do you have any matching funding sources from other local governments, private entities, non-profits, or philanthropic entities for your project? | No |
| Please describe the source and list amounts of any other funding. | |
| What portion of the project are you asking the city to fund? | |
| If funded, when would your project start? | June 1, 2022 |
| How long would your project take to complete? | 60 months |
| What milestones would you use to measure your project’s progress? | Milestones: Students accepted into the college or university of their choice, Percentage of students receiving scholarship funds, Retention and Graduation from college rates |
| How would you ensure accountability and transparency throughout the project lifecycle? | We will produce progress reports that we will post on Social Media platforms, share at community forums, and recruitment events. |
| If successful, how would your project benefit the community? | Produce college graduates who will return to the city as productive citizens that contribute to the city of Chattanooga in a positive manner. They will also serve as model to the younger children/mentor and serve as encourager to older citizens to return to college. |
| How will you attract community buy-in for your project? | No cost to families, Students will be earn incentives, college gear, experience a college campus, family involvement, instill hope, help with enrollment in college, preparedness for college, pride in our youth |
| Name | Christy Caldwell Drake |
| Contact Information | christycdrake@gmail.com |
| Is there anything else you would like us to know about your project? | |