Dasie Hope is a free after-school program serving approximately 125 children living in the Wabasso area from kindergarten through high school. The Center offers homework assistance, individual tutoring, computer skills, creative arts, gender-specific programming and supervised outdoor sports in a "clubhouse" environment.
There is full-time paid staff as well as dedicated volunteers at the Center. Ancillary services include psychological counseling, mentoring and social services. Age-specific activities include Journalism Club, Young Professionals Club, Kidz Closet and Girls With A Future as well as leadership training and classes designed to boost self-esteem.
The Dasie Bridgewater Hope Center was founded in 2001 by Executive Director Verna Wright . Mrs. Wright's family has a long history in Wabasso and the Center is named in her mother's memory. The Center is located in the former Douglas School in Wabasso.
What is the Dasie Bridgewater Hope Center?