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Growing Leadership
Dalia Place Southeast Raleigh Promise Do you believe the old adage “They’re a natural born leader”? As the oldest of six, you can imagine how many times this has been referenced in regards to my leadership skills. Although I agree my birth order has had some effect...
“Where did Southeast Raleigh Promise Come From?”
One of the questions I’m asked most is, “Where did Southeast Raleigh Promise Come From?”. For many, the question is as clear as it is asked—but for another many, there is a subtext. Who is funding you? WHY are they doing it? Who do you answer to? So, this month, I...
By The Community For The Community
Entrepreneurship is critical to the vitality of the local economy and a resource for community health and well-being. Creating a culture of entrepreneurship among community residents generates empowerment within the communities in which they live. You could actually...
Welcome Jennifer Castillo to Southeast Raleigh Promise
Jennifer is returning to graduate school for a Master’s in Social Work (with a certificate in family life coaching) because as much as she loves first generation college students, she also loves being in and with the community; social work offers the opportunity to...
“It’s the Right Thing to Do”
Hafsa Abdus-Saboor, joined Southeast Raleigh Promise as an intern in 2016. She is currently studying Psychology at NC State and graduates this May.
2017 Off to a Running Start!
What a great way to start 2017! As Southeast Raleigh Promise (SERP) efforts continue, The Wake County Board of Commissioners approved a $1-million-dollar request from Wake County Public Schools to start designing a K-5 school through a Public-Private partnership with...