Project G.R.A.P.E., is a youth development program. The acronym G.R.A.P.E. in Project G.R.A.P.E. stands for "Growing Readily Available Produce Everywhere."  Outdoor classroom sessions are held weekly at specified school gardens within the DeKalb County School District. Sessions are taught utilizing program curriculum and focus on six tenants: the principals and techniques of gardening, self-sustainability, the importance of social-emotional learning, building leadership skills,  volunteerism and broadening their educational ecosystem. All garden education sessions are taught utilizing a well designed curriculum that aligns with state standards and are lead by Mr. Eric Williams, Education Specialist II and Dr. Stewart-Banks.

The Sister Linkage Mentoring Program (SLMP) is a tier one mentoring and enrichment program for girls 11 to 17 years old. SLMP was designed to EMPOWER, EDUCATE and ELEVATE a generation of young girls to reach their greatest potential in life. Program services are delivered through an holistic approach. 

SLMP focuses its efforts on equipping participants with the necessary tools that helps them become contributing and esteemed young women in society.  This mentoring program operates throughout the school year and offers summer camps to participants during the summer months.  

If you are interested in gaining more information about the Sister Linkage Mentoring Program, register for our next information session by clicking the link below. Otherwise, to register your daughter  click onto the logo to left of the page to complete an online application.

Please note that program subjects are curtailed to meet age appropriateness and meetings locations are at the discretion of program administration.