project leader
Vienna P
location
3365 Holly Street
(Northeast Parkhill and Lincoln Park Neighborhoods)
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Thank you!

the project

The Denver Achievement Academy (DAA) is activating an alumni basketball team December 2016. Over the summer 20 plus alumni students attended a picnic and expressed interest in staying connected and participating in competitive basketball. Ten of the students met with a volunteer coach while the Founder, Mr. Simon Peter O’Hanlon recruited a location and a circuit of teams for our students to compete against. The rest is history! The games will begin early December. The project helps Inner City students, non-athlete types, remain engaged, physically active and involved during winter months. Our students recognize the importance of meaningful connections with peers who have graduated from the academic achievement program. The team offers continued support, mentoring and an extension of relationships developed when participating in the program. Coach Williams, a one-time board member of DAA, is prepared to coordinate efforts and coach alumni students/players throughout the season.

the steps

DAA recently secured a location and partners with The Denver Athletic Club & the Vickers Boys and Girls Club. With a location secured, players and coaches committed, we need: funds for uniforms -- work out clothes, bags, appropriate footwear, physicals and bus passes.

why we're doing it

By request of our Inner City students, non-athlete types, seeking engagement and physical activity. Our students recognize the importance of meaningful connections with peers who have  graduated from the academic achievement program. The team offers continued support, mentoring and an extension of relationships developed when participating in the program.

budget

Disbursement Budget:

Bus passes for half of the participants $1,025.00

Gym bags and sweats $500.00

Shoes $750.00

Physicals $300.00

Healthy Snacks $200.00



RAISED = $2,777.00
 less ioby Platform Fee  Waived
less ioby Donation Processing Fee (3%) Waived
TOTAL TO DISBURSE = $2,777.00

Original Budget:

Bus passes for half of the participants           $1,225.00  / November thru March

Gym bags and sweats                                          $500.00

Shoes                                                                       $750.00

Physicals                                                                 $300.00

Healthy Snacks                                                       $200.00



SUBTOTAL = $2,975
ioby Platform Fee  Waived
ioby Donation Processing Fee (3%) Waived
TOTAL TO RAISE = $2,975

 

updates

Thank you!

Dear Friend and Supporter of DAA

Thank you for supporting the mission of the Denver Achievement Academy (DAA) with a donation to the alumni basketball team. We continue our efforts to transform the lives of the students and families we serve. Our alumni students are engaged and excited about this opportunity – thank you for making it possible.

Our program opens up a world of possibilities for students participating in tutoring sessions, athletic activities and service events. With help from supporters like you, DAA has achieved a great deal and seeks to continue in 2016. Over the past six years DAA has acquired a number of essential partnerships including the DAC, the Vickers Boys and Girls Club in northeast Denver and the Denver Scholarship Foundation.

Our mission: We are dedicated to launching under-served students on a pathway to success in life by enhancing academic achievement through expanding knowledge, forging character, and providing service to others. DAA facilitates the successful launch of under-served, vulnerable students onto a pathway for success through the provision of multi-modal programming. The programming features academic tutoring, opportunities to build competitive proficiency in sports-for-life and personal growth experiences through service to others.

Again, many thanks for your support and for your meaningful contribution. Know that you are making a difference in the lives of deserving students in our community.

Vienna Presley

Interim Executive Director
Denver Achievement Academy

photos

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donors

  • Lou Davis
  • R Jones
  • Jerry Mornin
  • Laura Gabbay
  • Mark Condon
  • Simon Peter O'Hanlon
  • Cindy Van Cise
  • Candace
  • Havens Nest
  • Anonymous
  • Anonymous
  • Anonymous
  • Vienna Presley