Empowerment M.I.N.D.S. Foundation (Motivating and Inspiring Neighborhoods Determined to Succeed)

There is a crisis with our children, in our schools and communities; we are in a state of mediocrity and underachievement. Our children are failing to meet the education standards and we refuse to sit back and allow this to continue; we will fight for more. Empowerment M.I.N.D.S. provides students with additional educational and recreational resources to meet and exceed the standards set forth. We will promote a desire for achievement and excellence; raising the bar in our communities. We want to let our children know that there is hope and a better future for them.

Empowerment M.I.N.D.S.’ (Empowerment MINDS – “Motivating and Inspiring Neighborhoods Determined to Succeed”) mission is to open up the horizons of disadvantaged youth in the inner city. Daniel Wilcox founded Empowerment M.I.N.D.S. because he is passionate about providing young people with growth and learning opportunities that inspire them to set higher goals and expectations for themselves. The Foundation partners with schools and community based organizations to set up programs to increase youth access to reading materials, technology, and cultural opportunities. The Empowerment M.I.N.D.S. Foundation is also the co-sponsor of the Baltimore Bee, an annual citywide spelling bee for middle school students in Baltimore City, www.baltimorebee.com.