Intersection Inc.
Intersection Inc.
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About this organization
Mission
PREPARE YOUTH IN BALTIMORE FOR COLLEGE AND EQUIP THEM TO BE ACTIVE LEADERS IN THEIR OWN COMMUNITIES
About
THE INTERSECTION PROGRAM CONSISTS OF LEADERSHIP TRAINING, STUDENT-LED PROJECTS, AND COLLEGE COUNSELING. FOR THE FIRST FEW WEEKS, STUDENTS UNDERGO LEADERSHIP TRAINING THAT FOCUSES ON CIVIL RIGHTS, POWER AND PRIVILEGE, AS WELL AS PAST AND CURRENT STRATEGIES USED TO ORGANIZE COMMUNITIES. WE INTRODUCE THE STUDENTS TO LOCAL COMMUNITY LEADERS, ACTIVISTS AND CITY OFFICIALS WHO ENGAGE OUR STUDENTS IN DIALOGUE ABOUT ISSUES AFFECTING OUR COMMUNITIES AND CITY. THEN, THE PROGRAM FOCUS SHIFTS FROM DIALOGUE TO COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT.COMMUNITY BASED PROJECTS ARE CREATED BY STUDENTS THAT FOCUS ON SOCIAL ISSUES AFFECTING THEIR DAILY LIVES. EXAMPLES OF PAST PROJECTS INCLUDE A STUDENT-LED MAYORAL FORUM, A PHOTO JOURNALISM EXHIBITION EXPOSING THE ENVIRONMENTAL DISPARITIES BETWEEN DIFFERENT BALTIMORE NEIGHBORHOODS, AN AUDIO-DOCUMENTARY AND STUDENT-LED COMMUNITY CONVERSATION ABOUT THE PHYSICAL STATE OF PUBLIC SCHOOL BUILDINGS, AND COMMUNITY ADVOCACY CAMPAIGNS. THE OTHER PART OF THE PROGRAM IS COLLEGE AND CAREER COUNSELING TO HELP THE INTERSECTION'S STUDENTS ACCESS THE RESOURCES AND TOOLS THEY NEED TO CREATE A PATH AFTER HIGH SCHOOL. COMPONENTS OF THE COLLEGE AND CAREER PROGRAM INCLUDE INDIVIDUAL MEETINGS WITH STUDENTS TO CREATE PERSONALIZED PLANS, WORKSHOPS FOCUSING ON SAT PREPARATION, HOW TO STRENGTHEN YOUR ADMISSIONS ESSAY, HOW TO FILE YOUR FAFSA, AS WELL AS INFORMATION ON ACCESSING SCHOLARSHIPS AND GRANTS.
Interesting data from their 2018 990 filing
The purpose of the non-profit is outlined in the filing as “The intersection is a non-profit organization dedicated to shifting expectations for baltimore's young people. we transform high school students from underserved areas into leaders with the skills to go to and through college, to engage in civic action, and to articulate and solve challenges facing themselves and their communities.”.
When discussing its operations, they were defined as: “Prepare youth in baltimore for college and equip them to be active leaders in their own communities”.
- The state where the non-profit operates has been legally reported as MD.
- The filing indicates that the non-profit's address in 2018 is located at 2900 E FAYETTE STREET, BALTIMORE, MD, 21224.
- The non-profit has reported 0 employees on their form as of 2018.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are between $100,000 and $250,000.
- Revenue is between $100,000 and $250,000.
- Revenue less expenses is -$101,109.
- The organization has 10 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 2011.
- The organization pays $176,127 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $7,669 in fundraising expenses.
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