We need to invest in our youth and they will care enough to invest in themselves. The site located at 3939 South Capitol Street, SW, will be a designated T.O.R.C.H. Center with a curriculum that will feature not only basic computer skills and internet guidance, but entrepreneurism, workplace concepts, html webpage design and resume preparation. It is scheduled to open in early 2001. The National Society of Black Engineers is the premier organization serving African Americans in engineering and technology. With over 13,000 members and over 450 chapters, NSBE supports and promotes the aspirations of professionals, university and pre-college students.
NSBE programs emphasize the values of academic excellence, leadership and community outreach.
Our mission is to increase the number of culturally responsible Black engineers who excel academically, succeed professionally and positively impact the community. Lydia's House has served families in far southeast since incorporation in 1990. With a holistic approach to family development, Lydia's House provides youth and adult intervention services including, tutoring and mentoring, teen parenting and pregnancy prevention training, adult literacy programs, job readiness, counseling and training and substance abuse prevention. It is also a HUD approved, non-profit housing provider.