The Dr. Betty Shabazz Delta Academy and The Dr. Jeanne L. Noble GEMS Institute

During the year, the PVAC Delta Academy/GEMS partnered with the Montgomery County Housing Opportunities commission (HOC) and held all activity sessions at the Tony Davis Family Resource center in Germantown, Maryland.  The 36 girls who participated in the Academy enjoyed a wide variety of experiences that included:

• A mock voting activity designed to provide an understanding of mid-term elections
• A formal dinner experience designed to encourage appropriate meal etiquette
• “The Art of Giving Back”:  designing unique arts and crafts for others
• A round table book discussion with Leslie A. Morris, author of HowYa Like Me Now?  Sponsored bythe PVAC Arts and Letters Committee
• “The True YOU:  A Self-Esteem and Leadership Workshop for Girls sponsored by the Montgomery County Collaboration Council
• A Howard University tour, step show and dinner
• A Financial Literacy Workshop for Girls sponsored by the PVAC Economic Development Committee
• A “Healthy Lifestyles for Teens” Workshop sponsored by the PVAC Physical and Mental Health Committee

The young ladies of the Academy/GEMS experienced a wonderful end of the year overnight activity at the Black owned Madly Living Bed & Breakfast in Ft. Washington, MD. Sponsored by the Atikal Foundation, Inc. the experience culminated with self-esteem and healthy living workshops.