Project H.Y.P.E.D. INC.
Helping Young People Escape Destruction
Project H.Y.P.E.D. INC.
Helping Young People Escape Destruction
Mission
Incorporated in March 2017, Project H.Y.P.E.D. Inc is a 501 (c)(3) North Carolina nonprofit organization whose mission is to positively influence the decision-making and life choices of young people (ages 12–18) through the provision of interactive support programs and services, which lead to safe and productive outcomes.
Purpose
The purpose of Project H.Y.P.E.D. Inc. is to provide support programs and services to young people, which address many of today’s urban problems; including low academic achievement, increased school dropout rates, violence, and juvenile delinquency, bullying, depression and emotional distress, suicide, alcohol and drug abuse, obesity, identity and self-image concerns, adolescence and sexuality issues, and spiritual challenges.
Project H.Y.P.E.D. will help resolve these problems through the provision of programs and activities, community workshops, lectures, seminars, and local/regional conferences. Services and funding will be solicited from schools, churches, community groups, corporations, individual donors, and philanthropic organizations.
Current Programs and Activities
African American Male Mentoring
This program focuses on preparing young African American males for college scholarships and employment opportunities. It also focuses on the key components of long-term African-American male mentoring including character development, spiritual development, and civic engagement.
Health and Nutrition
This program focuses on healthy living and disease prevention. It aims to hype teens to grow and thrive in mind, body, and soul. It also engages teens to be well in nourishing relationships with folk of all generations and from all geographies.
Board of Directors
Michael A. Pullum, Ph.D.
M.R.P., University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
B.S., Urban Studies, Morgan State University, Baltimore, MD
Over 35 years of experience in Affordable Housing and Community Development
Sharon Peterson
B.A., Political Science, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
Over 35 years of experience in Community and Regional Planning, Partnerships and Place-Related Data Analysis
Timothy D. Gibbs
B.A., Geography, University of North Carolina, Charlotte
Over 35 years of experience in Transportation Planning
Cobbie L. Ransom, AICP
M.R.P., University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
B.A., Urban Studies, Morehouse College, Atlanta, GA
Over 35 years of experience in Housing & Community Development
Donald W. Parker, Jr.
Over 10 years of experience in Finance/Consumer Lending
Awanya Caesar, RN
B.S., Nursing, University of North Carolina, Greensboro
Over 30 years of experience in Nursing and Patient Care Management
Angela Gutierrez Castillo
B.S., Accounting, St. Augustine’s University, Raleigh, NC
2 years of experience in Financial Auditing and Data Analysis
Anthony Costa
B.A, Geography & Economics, Bucknell University, Lewisburg, PA
Over 35 years of experience in Project-based Community Development and Public-Private Partnerships
Larry Davis
B.S., Business Administration, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
Over 30 years of experience in Public Administration
Anthony J. Wright
B.S., Marketing, South Carolina State University, Orangeburg, SC
Over 15 years of experience in Education
Advisory Committee
The Advisory Committee will consist of subject matter experts who will provide knowledge and insight to the Board of Directors when making decisions about Project H.Y.P.E.D. programs and activities.
