2025-04-20T08:26:43-04:00 2023-12-31 990EZ 2023-01-01 844270356 Smart Bus Inc % latoya C wilson SMAR 9195380510 4595 HARRIS BROOK DR 14 RALEIGH NC 27616 latoya wilson Executive Director 2025-04-21 2023 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z X smartbus4kids.com X X 96485 X 96485 0 0 0 96485 42480 6216 33822 82518 13967 13967 0 13967 0 0 0 13967 0 13967 X S.M.A.R.T BUS is a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing educational equity emotional wellness and community empowerment for underserved youth and families. Our primary purpose is to deliver culturally responsive trauma-informed programs that close academic achievement gaps and promote holistic development. We achieve this by offering hands-on learning experiencesincluding STEAM education creative arts and therapeutic servicesthrough mobile outreach school partnerships and seasonal programs such as summer camps. In addition we develop multimedia educational content and community-based projects that raise awareness about social issues such as domestic violence human trafficking and historical preservation. Through these efforts S.M.A.R.T BUS empowers children supports families in crisis and collaborates with schools and community stakeholders to build a more just and informed society Books By Us is a project-based literacy and empowerment program designed to support youth in developing their writing storytelling and creative expression skills while building confidence and entrepreneurial awareness. During the reporting period 13 students participated in the program and successfully authored and published 7 original childrens books. The program fostered core literacy skills including reading comprehension writing fluency and grammar while also encouraging creativity and ownership through the book development and publishing process. Students learned about editing illustration marketing and public speaking as they presented their work to live audiences of over 200 children in schools and community events. This initiative served not only the young authors but also the broader community by promoting culturally relevant literature and inspiring peer engagement around reading and storytelling. 4000 4200 This hands-on videography program provided middle school high school students and young adults with professional training in video production for social media advertising and commercial use. Led by a professional videographer the program equipped 9 students with skills in filming editing sound and visual storytelling. Participants received personalized technical mentoring and produced high-quality video content some of which was used by community organizations serving audiences of over 50 individuals. The program emphasized workforce development media literacy and creative entrepreneurship giving students real-world experience in a growing digital media industry. 1500 1500 Students participated in structured orchestra and piano lessons designed to enhance musical skills discipline and self-expression. Through this program participants gained foundational knowledge in music theory instrumental performance and ensemble collaboration. The experience supported cognitive development creativity and confidence while also exposing students to the discipline and joy of classical and contemporary music training. A total of 4 students participated in this program gaining valuable skills in music. 0 530 The See Me program was developed to educate youth and raise awareness about issues such as domestic violence and human trafficking through creative expression. As part of this initiative high school students participated in drama-based workshops and rehearsals to prepare for their roles in a short educational film. Students received instruction in acting techniques character development and emotional expression while building public speaking and teamwork skills. The program supported social-emotional growth creative confidence and provided real-world exposure to performing arts and film production. The resulting short film will be used as part of a broader curriculum to reach youth across schools and community organizations. 0 2500 8730 LaToya Wilson Executive Director 30 0 0 0 Ryan Wilson Community Based Services 30 0 0 0 Kimberly Batten Board Chair 2 0 0 0 Dr Kendra Fullwood Board Member 2 0 0 0 Dr Tawyna Daniels Board Member 2 0 0 0 James Hopkins Board Member 0 0 0 0 Wille Fullwood Advisory Board Member 3 0 0 0 false false false false false 0 false false latoya C wilson 4595 HARRIS BROOK DR 14 RALEIGH NC 27616 9195398263 false false false false false false false NONE NONE true X 0 0 0 7000 96485 103485 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 7000 96485 103485 103485 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 103485 1 0 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED Doing Business As Names S.M.A.R.T BUS Part I, line 16 | Other Expenses:, Amount:| Advertising & Marketing $8,631.84:This includes promotional efforts to recruit students and volunteers for community programs social media campaigns printed materials and outreach for special events.Meals $1,368.60:Meals were provided during events and workshops to support student engagement staff development sessions and community gatherings.Office Expenses 2,625.14 bank fees and service charges $112.99 internet $105.13 memberships and subscriptions $3,177.49 office supplies $1,200.23 and software apps used for program coordination and communication $680.06.Program Supplies $10,797.31:Materials purchased to support curriculum-based instruction STEAM workshops therapy sessions and summer camp activities. These directly supported hands-on learning and student enrichment.Reimbursements $473.00:Covered out-of-pocket costs advanced by staff or volunteers for eligible expenses related to programming and logistics.Repairs & Maintenance $787.17:Costs associated with maintaining equipment and supplies used for educational programming and mobile service delivery.Travel $3,863.24:Transportation for staff and students to and from events educational field trips and outreach sessions throughout the service area., $33822|