We don’t just talk about change. We create it!
OUR DOPE IMPACT
EMPOWERING THE NEXT GENERATION THROUGH EDUCATING, EMPOWERING, & ENTERTAINING
At DOPE, we believe that real impact happens when youth are empowered, educated, and entertained in a way that speaks their language and honors their potential. Since our founding, we’ve been committed to doing our part — and the results speak volumes.
Our mission is simple but powerful: To inspire, educate, and equip underserved teens through innovative programs that fuse entertainment with life-changing education and empowerment opportunities.
Through immersive events, strategic partnerships, and meaningful mentorship, we are creating spaces where teens feel seen, heard, and supported.
MISSION IN ACTION
By the Numbers
SINCE MARCH 2024
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Educating, Empowering & Entertaining workshops on mental health, leadership, STEAM, entrepreneurship and more.
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Teens reached across the Dallas-Fort Worth metro area during our quarterly programming.
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Of participants feel more confident and enhanced leadership skills after participating in our programming.
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Of participants love our programming and would invite their friends.
What Parents Are Saying
Real stories from parents and guardians who’ve seen the impact of DOPE firsthand. Their words reflect the growth, confidence, and opportunities their teens have gained through our programs.
"YAYYYY BYEEE SIR WILLY THE MILLYYY"
"This program is good, had fun and learned A LOT (too much), everything was fire."
"YAYYYY BYEEE SIR WILLY THE MILLYYY" "This program is good, had fun and learned A LOT (too much), everything was fire."
"Paden Sickles was my favorite can’t gene cap and Will is the best he shows out and shows love to help us and makes us better. Thank you Will all love man!" - Kobe Wilson
"Paden Sickles was my favorite can’t gene cap and Will is the best he shows out and shows love to help us and makes us better. Thank you Will all love man!" - Kobe Wilson
"The program made me a more confident speaker"
"Amazinggg I would wanna work for Will whenever I get too old to come to the program"
"The program made me a more confident speaker" "Amazinggg I would wanna work for Will whenever I get too old to come to the program"
"PERFECTTTTT MR. WILL you did amazing. Thank you for considering me to be here and make us have a fun learning experience"
"PERFECTTTTT MR. WILL you did amazing. Thank you for considering me to be here and make us have a fun learning experience"
Straight From the Source
Hear how DOPE has made a difference — in their words, through their eyes. Real stories from teens who’ve grown, explored, and found purpose through our programs.
Signature Programs that Make a Difference
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A five-day entrepreneurship and personal development boot camp.
- 30 participants
- 2 youth awarded $1,000 for winning business pitch competitions
- Partnered with City of DeSoto and the Dallas Black Chamber of Commerce -
A high-energy experience blending inspiration and entertainment.
- Approximately 200 students participated
- 1 senior awarded a laptop for college readiness -
Outdoor leadership and confidence-building through ropes courses.
- 30 students learned trust, courage, and teamwork
- Partnered again with City of DeSoto -
A three-day STEAM, leadership and entrepreneurship boot camp.
- 20 participants
- 2 students were awarded new iPads for business development
- Partnered with the City of Dallas and Best Buy Teen Center