: Operation Book Bag is a nonprofit organization committed to empowering youth through education, mentorship, and personal development. The program aims to address the holistic well-being of participants, focusing on four pillars: mental and physical wellness, life skills, self-esteem, and cultural awareness. To provide ongoing programming to promote excellence of character, education, leadership development, and meaningful mentoring relationships for disfranchised marginalized young people ages seven through seventeen.
OBB aims to encourage and teach ideals relevant to promoting positive self-image and identity, as well as being able to reinforce the concept of community. As the adage states, “It takes a village to raise a child.”
Programs Overview: Operation Book Bag is committed to empowering youth through education, mentorship, and personal development. The program aims to address the holistic well-being of participants, focusing on four pillars: mental and physical wellness, life skills, self-esteem, and cultural awareness. The following curriculum outline provides a framework for an eight-month program that integrates these pillars into a comprehensive learning experience. Within these pillars, we will utilize the Afro-centric principles of KWANZA The NGUZA SBA in Swahili it means the seven principles. Developed by Dr. Maulana Karenga. The NGUZA SABA stands at the origin and the meaning of KWANZA. KWANZA was created to reinforce these seven basic values of African Culture which contribute to building and reinforcing family, community, and culture which contribute to building and reinforce family community and culture among African American People as well as people throughout the world.
Operation BookBag welcomes everyone regardless of race, ethnicity, gender expression, religious affiliation, or sexual orientation.
Operation BookBag is a community and faith-based organization related to the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) it is our mission to bridge the gap between community and faith by working alongside people of many denominations, religions, and the secular community. We are committed to working towards anti-racism and equity for all.
Organization name
Operation Bookbag Inc
other names
OBB
Causes
Youth & Children
Operating Budget
Less than $100,000
Counties Served
Tarrant
BIPOC Serving
Black or African American, Hispanic or Latinx
BIPOC Leadership
Executive Director/CEO
Address
808 Cloverwood Dr