Providing Hope and Healing!
About
Our Vision
Dessyre’ of Hope aims to empower youth and young adults by strengthening their sense of identity and belief in their future. We help them achieve hopeful futures, healed hearts, and independent living so that they can successfully transition to self-sufficient adults..
Our mission
Dessyre’ of Hope provides programs, services, and resources for at-risk youth and young adults between the ages of 12-25 who have had Adverse Childhood Experiences, as well as individuals who are aging out of the foster care system so that they can successfully transition to independent, self-sufficient adults.
Our core principles
Collaboration: We encourage strategic collaboration to bring out the best solutions and strengthen the fabric of our communities as we all contribute to creating a just and equitable society.
Excellence: We challenge ourselves to do great work. We actively seek feedback to continually improve and evolve our practices and services to ensure the greatest possible impact on the youth we serve in our communities.
Service: We are responsive and flexible. We are diverse and inclusive. We build relationships. We meet people where they are, developing experiences, content, and outcomes that advance youth toward independence.
Stewardship: We are effective stewards of the financial and human resources.
About
What Makes us Different
Data-Driven Diverse Evidence-Based
Adverse Childhood Experiences Awareness and Support Foster Care Kinship Support Inclusive
Holistic Approach Equitable
History
Dessyre’ of Hope is a local, non-profit organization founded in 2023 to strengthen at-risk youth and young adults' sense of identity, belief in the future, self-regulation, and self-efficacy as well as their social, emotional, cognitive, and behavioral competence by adopting evidence-based strategies to provide multiple opportunities to acquire education, training, leadership development, life skills development, Adverse Childhood Experiences awareness, and support. These initiatives will ensure success in jobs and careers and increase positive developmental outcomes such as school success and social responsibility. The range of support involves prevention and intervention surrounding physical health, mental health, substance abuse, and wellness, safe and stable housing, educational and training opportunities, preparation for employment, and meaningful connections to family peers, and their communities.
About Dessyre' of Hope
Programs
As we are currently in the initial planning stages, the organization is now forming to ensure the effectiveness and efficiency of services affecting youth and young adults in our communities. In the near future, we will offer programs, resources, and services that will include, but are not limited to assisting in the areas of:
Volunteer
Do Something Good
Your community needs you! Unite with other volunteers and strengthen our communities through service. We work directly with youth who are going through or have experienced Adverse Childhood Experiences and some who are coming of age to transition out of the foster care system. Are you willing to join the cause? If so, you will passionately share in the vision and mission of Dessyre’ of Hope and are committed to giving your best to make youth’s lives better by using your skills and talents. We’d greatly appreciate your service wherever you are, whether you have an hour, a day, or more.
There are many ways you can serve our community and become a vital part of the vision of Dessyre’ of Hope. Volunteerism is an opportunity for individuals of all ages and backgrounds to give their time and talent to strengthen communities.
You will be trained and oriented where needed to embark on initiatives and our outreaches.
Here are some ways you can help with our many needs:
mentors, tutors, Reading Buddies, STEAM coaches,
athletic coaches, presenters, chaperons, speech coaches, pickleball, tennis, translators, individuals with a hobby or a passion they'd like to share, fundraising, nursery attendant, Horticulturists, meal planning and preparation, foreign language instructors, bicyclists, health/fitness instructors, quilters, storytellers, historians, chess coaches, and other opportunities for volunteers to work directly with our youth.
Professional Skills are desired for these volunteer positions:
CPR training health and wellness presenters, financial literacy/advisory presenters, legal services, suicide prevention, and other opportunities for volunteers to work directly with our youth. If you are interested in becoming a “Volunteer”, please complete our detailed Volunteer Inquiry Form below to introduce yourself, so we can work together to create a giving experience that will effectively serve our community & meet your needs as a volunteer.
Support Dessyre' of Hope
Want to join our efforts but not sure where to start?
Please consider donating to our organization. It’s a great way to contribute to our cause and your community. We make it easy for you to support our cause by setting up a trusted channel to accept payments. Press link below to donate.
Partnerships
FUNDING COMES FROM PRIVATE DONORS, IN-KIND SERVICEs, PUBLIC GRANTS, AND FUNDRAISING.
Partners: Thumbs Up Children’s Educational Center
914 Hamar Street, Beaufort, SC 29902
For twenty-eight years, Thumbs Up has forged partnerships with local schools, families, and community leaders to help students succeed in school and life.
Meet the Board
Board Members
Executive Director
Jacqueline Murray
Chairman
Richard Bennett
Board Member
Dr. Christopher C. Thompson
Secretary
Tonia Hampton
Board Member
Dr. Sophia Alston
Treasurer
Alber R. Barnette
Advisor
Carol Cook