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ABOUT US:
Golden Ciphers started in the living room of its Founding Executive Director, Pamela M. Hubbard, June, 2000 and incorporated as a 501 c3 non-profit organization
October 25, 2001.Mission Statement:
Golden Ciphers is an African American
grassroots organization designed to assist in
reconnecting our family structures and recreating our communities (villages),
thus empowering us to grow mentally, culturally
and spiritually, developing healthier communities and
lifestyles.
Pamela M. Hubbard Executive Director
STAFF
Bro. James CummingsSis. Erika Graham
Bro. Anthony HubbardBro. Robert Jackson
Sis. Nneka TaiwoArtistic Instructors
Sis. Kisha Foster ~ Poetry Bro. Olu Manns ~ Drums
Bro. Wali ~ ArtBro. Peter Whitt ~ Martial Arts
INTERNS
Sis. Eugina BillipsSis. Sophia Davis
Sis. Rowena Gilmore
Golden Ciphers programs are generously funded by the Office of Justice Affairs, United Black Fund, Alcohol, Drug Addiction and Mental Health Board of Cuyahoga County, Office of Criminal Justice |Services,
Sisters of Charity and MyCom.
THE HARAMBEE DECLARATION
WE CAN...WE CAN grow in love for God and
others.WE CAN learn, especially from our
mistakes.WE CAN accomplish great things that will make a difference forever.
BECAUSE WE ARE...WE ARE made in God’s image, in
an amazing and wonderful way.WE ARE God’s children, totally
loved by him.WE ARE God’s masterpiece, and
he has a special plan for our lives.
SO WE WILL...WE WILL dream and hope.
WE WILL courageously do what is right, unafraid of people or
mistakes.WE WILL be compassionate servant-leaders, following the
example of Jesus.“Harambee” is an African word.
It means “come together and move it forward,”
which is what we are trying to do in our community.
HARAMBEE! HARAMBEE! HARAMBEE!
Rites of Passage
Provides culturally specific selfdevelopment & leadership skills
for males and female sages 12-18.
• Entrepreneurial & Employment
Training
• African Drum Troop
• Keyboard Class
• Computer Hip-Hop Tech
• Step Team Visual Arts Poetry Club
PROGRAMS
• Black Butterflies (Female Program)
• Young Brothers Emerge (Male Program)
• 8 week gender specific
• Diversion programs designed to empower youth ages 12 - 18 to make decisions that will be life
saving and healthy.
**Including interactive group educational sessions that are accountability based and youth culturally competent.
• Exposure trips to colleges, museums and places of interest.
Community Service,volunteer and internship
opportunities.
All programs are free5704 Broadway AvenueCleveland, Ohio 44127
216-574-4888 (o)www.goldenciphers.org