who we are
Our Mission and Vision
Our Mission and Vision
Our Mission and Vision
Our Mission:
We enrich, empower, engage underserved youth in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) by bringing accessible, quality outreach programs into the communities where youth live, learn, and play.
Our Vision:
We envision all youth with access to a seat at the table in STEM innovation.
Who is Amelia Dennis?
Our Mission and Vision
Our Mission and Vision
The Dennis Project is a celebration of the life & legacy of our founder's grandmother, Amelia Dennis.
Against all odds, a mother of five and grandparent, Amelia obtained a GED in night school, earned a bachelor’s degree in education, became a FL certified teacher and taught in a Title 1 school in Miami-Dade’s inner city until she passed a
The Dennis Project is a celebration of the life & legacy of our founder's grandmother, Amelia Dennis.
Against all odds, a mother of five and grandparent, Amelia obtained a GED in night school, earned a bachelor’s degree in education, became a FL certified teacher and taught in a Title 1 school in Miami-Dade’s inner city until she passed away in 1994.
As a transformative changemaker, she emphasized the importance of education and service. TDP's programs reflect Ms. Dennis' influential impact today.
Our History
Our Core Values
Our Core Values
The Dennis Project, Inc. was founded in 2012 in celebration of the Dennis Family. As teachers, community champions and positive mentors our family legacy has influenced many to uplift their community by becoming a positive change. Faced with many obstacles the Dennis women have held true to their faith, family values, love of learning,
The Dennis Project, Inc. was founded in 2012 in celebration of the Dennis Family. As teachers, community champions and positive mentors our family legacy has influenced many to uplift their community by becoming a positive change. Faced with many obstacles the Dennis women have held true to their faith, family values, love of learning, and willingness to help others. Their roots are established in the inner city community, where they have made an incredible impact.
Our Core Values
Our Core Values
Our Core Values
- Integrity: Upholding honesty, transparency, and strong principles in all actions.
- Lifelong Learning: Valuing continuous growth, education, and improvement.
- Equity: Committing to fairness and providing equal opportunities for all youth and families.
- Innovation: Encouraging creativity, forward-thinking, and the pursuit of new ideas.
- Collaboration: Fostering teamwork and partnership.
Every donation you give and help raise goes beyond dollars—it helps ensure all youth have access to high-quality STEM programs!