2024-08-16T09:42:43-07:00 2023-09-30 990 2022-10-01 822096738 RAISE A CHILD OF THE CAROLINAS RAIS 9842126283 9115 Babbitt Way Charlotte NC 28216 Ulanda Brister Board Treasurer 7042316128 2024-08-15 1 2022 2024-08-08 14:25:15Z Shaguana Hunt 9115 Babbitt Way Charlotte NC 28216 389022 0 X www.raiseachildcarolinas.org X 2018 NC Expose underserved youth to educational and enrichment opportunities that are not commonly available in their communities. The organization uses a STREAM+ model to ensure children in grades K-12 have access to innovative learning opportunities. 4 4 33 50 0 0 31928 189334 414380 199688 0 0 193 0 446501 389022 0 0 0 0 388652 300701 0 0 0 86642 79857 475294 380558 -28793 8464 147118 6708 159833 10959 -12715 -4251 Expose underserved youth to educational and enrichment opportunities that are not commonly available in their communities.The organization uses a S.T.R.E.A.M+ model to ensure children in grades K-12 have access to innovative learning opportunities in science, technology, reading, engineering, arts, math, and critical life lessons. 0 0 263147 100000 200763 AFTERSCHOOL: THE RACC AFTERSCHOOL ACADEMY IN COLLABORATION WITH SUGAR CREEK CHARTER SCHOOL, A TITLE I SCHOOL SERVING 100% MINORITY STUDENTS AND 94% FROM ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED HOUSEHOLDS, THE RACC AFTERSCHOOL ACADEMY SUPPORTED 185 KINDERGARTEN THROUGH EIGHTH-GRADE STUDENTS EXPERIENCING LEARNING LOSS DUE TO THE PANDEMIC. OUR PROGRAM PROVIDED HIGH-QUALITY TUTORING AND INNOVATIVE ENRICHMENT ACTIVITIES IN SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, READING, ENGINEERING, ARTS, AND MATH TO HELP BRIDGE THE LEARNING GAP AND PROMOTE EDUCATIONAL EQUALITY. PARTICIPATING STUDENTS RECEIVED ACADEMIC SUPPORT AND POSITIVE MENTORSHIP, BUILT FRIENDSHIPS, IMPROVED SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL AND MENTAL HEALTH, STRENGTHENED PHYSICAL FITNESS, EXPLORED ADVANCED CAREER OPPORTUNITIES, AND DEVELOPED CRITICAL LIFE SKILLS. LESSONS INCLUDED AVIATION EXPLORATION, ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE, DIGITAL LITERACY, ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY, FINANCIAL LITERACY, CULINARY ARTS, AND HEALTH & WELLNESS. THE PROGRAM WAS STAFFED BY CERTIFIED TEACHERS AND PARAPROFESSIONALS, WITH ADDITIONAL SUPPORT FROM DEDICATED VOLUNTEERS. STUDENTS WERE ALSO PROVIDED WITH FREE NUTRITIOUS MEALS FOR DINNER AND SNACKS. THE IMPACT HAS BEEN SIGNIFICANT: OVER 75% OF STAFF AND VOLUNTEERS RETURNED FROM PREVIOUS YEARS, RATING THEIR OVERALL SATISFACTION WITH THE PROGRAM AT 8 OUT OF 10. WHEN SURVEYED, 95% OF FAMILIES REPORTED FEELING MORE STABLE AND SECURE SINCE ENROLLING THEIR CHILDREN IN THE AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAM. THEY ALSO STATED THAT THEY'VE WITNESSED POSITIVE DEVELOPMENT IN THEIR CHILDREN'S MENTAL HEALTH, CHARACTER TRAITS, AND EDUCATIONAL AND LIFE SKILLS. THEY CONSISTENTLY RATE THEIR EXPERIENCE AS EXCELLENT, EAGERLY REFER OTHERS, AND CONTINUE TO ENROLL YEAR AFTER YEAR. AMONG ENROLLED STUDENTS, 85% ATTENDED REGULARLY, 63% SHOWED IMPROVEMENT IN ACADEMIC GROWTH IN MATH AND READING TOWARDS COLLEGE AND CAREER READINESS, AND 87% REPORTED THEY LOVE THE PROGRAM, FEEL HAPPIER AND LESS STRESSED SINCE PARTICIPATING, AND THAT THEY WOULD DEFINITELY RECOMMEND THE PROGRAM TO THEIR FRIENDS. 7590 3000 0 SUMMER CAMP: IN COLLABORATION WITH PROJECT SCIENTIST AND TRANE TECHNOLOGIES, THE RACC HOSTED SUMMER STEAM LAB, A SUMMER CAMP FOR 30 GIRLS IN GRADES 2ND THROUGH 10TH. A FULL-DAY 2 WEEK PROGRAM WAS OFFERED WHERE GIRLS WERE IMMERSED INTO STEM EXPERIENCES. THROUGH HANDS-ON SCIENCE EXPERIMENTS AND ACTIVITIES, PARTICIPANTS WERE CHALLENGED AND INSPIRED TO BE INNOVATIVE SCIENTISTS AND PROBLEM SOLVERS. THROUGH THE SUMMER LAB, PARTICIPANTS INCREASED THEIR STEM UNDERSTANDING AND CONFIDENCE IN SOLVING PROBLEMS AND CHALLENGED TRADITIONAL GENDER NORMS.PARTICIPATING GIRLS FORGED NEW FRIENDSHIPS, LEARNED NEW SKILLS, AND MAINTAINED POSITIVE SOCIAL, EMOTIONAL, AND MENTAL WELL-BEING. IN ADDITION, FREE NUTRITIOUS MEALS WERE SERVED FOR BREAKFAST, LUNCH, DINNER, AND SNACKS IN BETWEEN MEALS. THE CAMP FOLLOWS THE AMERICAN CAMPING ASSOCIATIONS GUIDELINES IN ENSURING THE VITAL COMPONENTS IN THE DEVELOPMENT AND EDUCATION OF A CHILD ARE OFFERED. ADDITIONALLY, THROUGH A PARTNERSHIP WITH THE CITY OF CHARLOTTE MAYOR'S YOUTH EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM, 2 HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS JOINED RAISE A CHILD OF THE CAROLINAS SUMMER CAMP AS INTERNS WITH CAREER GOALS IN EDUCATION AND BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION. THE INTERNS GAINED VALUABLE ON THE JOB TRAINING AND RECEIVED MENTORSHIP TO PREPARE FOR COLLEGE AND CAREER. 39130 36473 0 HEALTH & WELLNESS: FOOD & NUTRITION - EACH PROGRAM ENSURES STUDENTS RECEIVE NUTRITIOUS MEALS AND SNACKS. PROVIDING THESE MEALS ADDRESSES FOOD INSECURITY. IT GURANTEES THAT NO CHILD GOES HOME HUNGRY EACH NIGHT. ADDITIONALLY THE PROGRAM PROMOTES HEALTHY EATING HABITS, CONTRIBUTING TO PARTICIPANTS' OVERALL WELL-BEING. 0 0 0 309867 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 33 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 4 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 0 0 1 1 0 NC X Ulanda Brister 7042316128 PO Box 481662 Charlotte NC 28269 Shaguana Hunt CEO 60 X 53169 0 0 53169 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 189334 18914 189334 Afterschool Enrichment Program 611710 199688 199688 0 0 0 0 0 0 199688 0 0 0 0 0 0 389022 199688 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 53169 15018 38151 0 0 0 0 0 216616 207405 9211 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 30916 19842 11074 0 5844 3220 2624 0 0 0 0 0 5195 5120 75 0 447 447 0 0 3757 1957 1800 0 5909 4554 1355 0 1080 750 330 0 3584 1399 2185 0 91 91 0 7467 3672 3795 0 Food and Snacks 39130 39130 0 0 Field Trips 1450 1450 0 0 Program Supplies 4244 4244 0 0 Storage 1659 1659 0 0 380558 309867 70691 0 147118 5683 1025 147118 6708 45253 6455 114580 704 3800 159833 10959 X -12715 -4251 0 0 -12715 -4251 147118 6708 8464 0 0 0 0 0 X 0 0 0 X 4263 42191 32121 163020 241595 8615 184275 414338 199688 806916 0 12878 226466 446459 362708 1048511 1048511 42 42 0 12878 226466 446501 362708 1048553 0.99996 0 0 0 X Schedule A, Part III, Line 12 Interest Income LOAN RECEIVED FROM BOARD MEMBER TO COVER ADMINISTRATIVE COSTS TO KEEP THE PROGRAM OPERABLE 3800 3800 Shaguana Hunt Founder/CEO 26014 Loan Forgiveness 0 Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b GOVERNING BODY REVIEW: FINANCE COMMITTEE MEMBER COMPLETES THE 990 AND SUBMITS TO THE FINANCE COMMITTEE WHICH INCLUDES THE ORGANIZATION'S TREASURER, WHO ANALYZES DATA AND COMPARES TO PRIOR YEAR RETURNS. ONCE COMPLETED, THE 990 IS SUBMITTED TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR APPROVAL PRIOR TO SUBMISSION TO THE IRS. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12c CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY COMPLIANCE: MEMBERS OF THE ORGANIZATION HAVE ACCESS TO A SHARED FOLDER THAT CONTAINS POLICIES AND PROCEDURES INCLUDING CONFLICT OF INTEREST, APPROVAL OF AUTHORIZATION LIMITS, AND OTHER POLICIES AND PROCEDURES. OUR PUBLIC WEBSITE INCLUDES OUR POLICIES ON INDEMNIFICATION, TRADEMARKS, AND OTHER PERTINENT INFORMATION. BOARD MEMBERS ARE REQUIRED TO ADHERE TO ALL CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICIES. IF AN ISSUE ARISES IT MUST BE BROUGHT TO THE ATTENTION OF THE ENTIRE BOARD, AND THE MEMBER WITH THE CONFLICT MUST RECUSE THEMSELVES FROM BOTH THE DISCUSSION AND THE VOTE. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15 CEO, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, TOP MANAGEMENT COMPENSATION, OTHER OFFICERS OR KEY EMPLOYEES: THE BOARD REVIEWS, COMPARES, AND VOTES ON THE COMPENSATION. THE COMPENSATION MUST ALSO FALL WITHIN THE APPROVAL THRESHOLD OF THE FUNDER. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, ETC. AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC: ALL GOVERNING DOCUMENTS WILL BE MADE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST.