Overview of our Organization
We began in 1997 as a women's entrepreneurial support program,
under the name "Ladies of Destiny and Purpose, International. In 1999, our focus and mission broadened, and we
formed "Destiny and Purpose Community Outreach (DAPCO) a charitable, educational and mission minded community development
organization.
Outreach Program Components
A.
Entrepreneur & Life support workshops for women
B. Role-Model Mentoring program for young women (Youth on a Positive Note)
(CAP
"Community Advancement Program")
C. Job training, Coaching and job placement for young adults
D. Foster Youth transitional housing & training
program
E. Reading Literacy
F.
Non-Profit training and Community Support resources (C.A.P.) "Community Alliance of Partnerships"
G. Intertwined - Marriage & Relationship enhancement
classes
H. Alternate Solution - Re-Entry mediation & resource services
2010 - 2011 Board of Directors: Board of Directors meet
quarterly (or when needed) to maintain the business and operational matters of the organization. The Board members
are: President, Gwendolyn Traylor - Vice-President, Sylvia Clark - Treasurer, Leon
Mack Secretary, Njina James Officers, Betty Davis, Reginald McMillan,
Viola Shackelford
{ADVISORY BOARD}
Judge Brenda
K. Sanders
Blossom Mabon
Cedric Robinson
Ben Vos
Edmond M. Parker Sr.
Demarco McClendon
Gail
Roberts