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Black Homeschoolers of Central Florida

Connecting. Building. Learning and Growing Together.

aka BHCFL   |   Deltona, FL   |  www.blackhomeschoolerscfl.com

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Mission

Black Homeschoolers of Central Florida, Inc. exists solely to inform, educate, and help other homeschooling families, namely those of color, in the Central Florida area and around the United States. Black Homeschoolers of Central Florida, Inc. executes that mission by providing classes, guest speakers in career fields, field trips, hosting an annual graduation/awards ceremony, a lending library, informative communications, support, motivation, family to family connections, and connections to other support groups at the local and state level. Black Homeschoolers of Central Florida empowers our children and inspires parents to harness the power within to educate their children. This organization is not affiliated with any one religion and is open to people of all faiths.

Notes from the nonprofit

Greetings, It is with great pride and gratitude we review the progress and momentum Black Homeschoolers of Central Florida, Inc. (BHCFL), achieved in 2022. Thanks to the generosity of all of you, our members, supporters, and partners, we have a lot to celebrate. Despite the many challenges the year would bring, BHCFL created opportunities and impactful experiences for over 150 homeschooled youth and families. With your partnership and support, we were able to expand the reach of our organization by increased marketing, attendance to more enrichment classes, field trips, hands-on learning opportunities, community events, expansion of our Community EXPO cultural and homeschooling event, and workforce development model. Through our programs, we provided new pathways to success by strengthening BHCFL events and work readiness opportunities, improving program quality, and reaching more youth and families. These efforts reflect the commitment BHCFL makes to homeschooled youth.

Ruling year info

2017

Founder & President

Mrs. Rasheeda Denning

Vice-President

Mr. Brian Denning

Main address

1067 W Seagate Drive

Deltona, FL 32725-2276 USA

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EIN

81-3448261

NTEE code info

Youth Development Programs (O50)

Parent Teacher Group (B94)

Youth Development Programs (O50)

IRS filing requirement

This organization is required to file an IRS Form 990 or 990-EZ.

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Communication

Blog

Programs and results

What we aim to solve

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

We are working to make sure that we offer enriching programming and classes that help the participating children to thrive, compete among their peers, and stimulate their interests in fields of study they may not have otherwise been introduced to.

Our programs

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?

The Lending Library

Black Homeschoolers of Central Florida, Inc.'s LENDING LIBRARY provides educational materials, books, videos, curriculum kits, and computers that families can borrow and return when they are done. Your donation helps us keep up-to-date materials and equipment for families that need them.

Population(s) Served
Children and youth
Ethnic and racial groups

Black Homeschoolers of Central Florida Inc.'s Graduation/Awards Ceremony and Kings and Queens Dance is an annual event where we celebrate student achievements that have been accomplished throughout the year. Parents are able to present awards at that time to their children, and Black Homeschoolers of Central Florida, Inc. recognizes each child with a gift. Families join together with food and fellowship, and afterwards, the students have an all ages Kings and Queens celebratory Dance. Your donation helps Black Homeschoolers of Central Florida, Inc. provide the venue, decorations, cake, and recognize each and every child with a gift.

Population(s) Served
Children and youth

The Guests, Field Trips, Classes Program provides great opportunities for hands-on learning and includes Student and Parent Clubs, Work Readiness, Tutoring & College Prep, and so much more! Your donation helps Black Homeschoolers of Central Florida, Inc. provide guests, classes, and field trips that inspire, encourage, and help our youth excel, provide community events to build bridges and build a stronger community, and to provide supporting workshops to help our parents build a strong foundation for their homeschool.

Population(s) Served
Children and youth

The purpose of this program is to teach our children how to give back to their communities in service to others. We have numerous projects that we participate in annually, and many require more than our manual labor. Please donate to this program so that we can continue to provide needed supplies to those in our community that need it the most.

Population(s) Served

The BHCFL Community Garden & Food Cooperative has been established to teachagriculture and self-sustainability to our youth and families, to provide access to healthy fruits and vegetables, to learn the importance of farmers, and to provide STEM education. In this program we learn various gardening techniques with in ground, raised garden beds, hydroponics, and a greenhouse. This program is in conjunction with Daytona State College WISE(Women in Science & Engineering) Club, 4-H, Florida Agriculture in the Classroom, and the UF/IFAS Master Gardeners. Your donation helps Black Homeschoolers of Central Florida, Inc. buy gardening & maintenance supplies for the community garden and maintain a network of Black Farmers that can provide fresh foods and vegetables to the community.

Population(s) Served

Black Homeschoolers of Central Florida, Inc.’s Outdoor Recreational Program was established to deepen the fellowship of our community through shared experiences and to help us focus our energy on village building in the great outdoors. This program introduces underrepresented homeschooling families to outdoor camping, outdoor skills and activities, including fishing, swimming, safety & survival skills, and fosters a love for outdoor recreation and conservation. This is our way to connect with nature, connect with family, and connect with community. Your donation helps Black Homeschoolers of Central Florida, Inc. provide the campsite, instructors, buy equipment and supplies, and storage.

Population(s) Served

Black Homeschoolers of Central Florida, Inc. has established the African Cultural Arts Program to instill positive self image, values, principles, and respect of African culture to our youth, while teaching African dance, music, storytelling, and other African art traditions.

This program increases the knowledge of African culture, teaches our youth of African descent about their traditional culture and history so that they may gain a positive self-image, awareness, and direction. It also offers a fun way to engage in academic and physical exercises. Our students are enriched through the hands on learning opportunities in this program, and the rhythms of Africa fill their heart.

Your donation helps Black Homeschoolers of Central Florida, Inc. provide instructors to teach these traditions.

Population(s) Served

BHCFL’s Golf and Fencing Program exposes our homeschooled youth to the sport of golf and fencing! Both sports help our youth build self-esteem and learn self-discipline.

Black Homeschoolers of Central Florida, Inc.'s Golf Program is in partnership with First Tee Central Florida in Orlando, Florida.

Black Homeschoolers of Central Florida, Inc.'s Fencing Program is in partnership with Orlando Fencing Academy.

Population(s) Served
Children and youth
Children and youth
Children and youth
Children and youth
Children and youth

Where we work

Awards

Affiliations & memberships

Stetson University Bonner Program 2022

Daytona State College Women in Science & Engineering Club 2022

Orlando Ballet STEPS Program 2022

Mike Bender Golf Academy 2022

Orlando Fencing Academy 2021

Volusia County 4-H Program Brilliant Minds 4-H Club 2022

Lyonia Environmental Center 2022

Volusia County Library Children's Services 2022

Youth Organizations Coalition Volusia County 2022

Junior Achievement 2022

Plant the Moon Institute of Competition Sciences 2022

Science National Honor Society 2022

Adopt a Cow Program 2021

VELA Education 2022

Central Florida Foundation 2022

Fish Florida 2022

Amazon 2022

EHEP Partner- Equity in Home Education 2023

Stetson University Community Partner Advisory Board Member 2023

First Tee Central Florida 2023

Our results

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

How does this organization measure their results? It's a hard question but an important one.

Number of clients served

This metric is no longer tracked.
Totals By Year
Population(s) Served

Children and youth

Related Program

GUESTS/FIELD TRIPS/CLASSES

Type of Metric

Output - describing our activities and reach

Direction of Success

Increasing

Context Notes

We've seen a major increase in the number of homeschooling families over the past year. We have had to increase our offerings with classes, field trips to fill the needs of these incoming families.

Number of free participants in conferences

This metric is no longer tracked.
Totals By Year
Population(s) Served

Children, Adolescents, People of African descent, Multiracial people

Related Program

GUESTS/FIELD TRIPS/CLASSES

Type of Metric

Outcome - describing the effects on people or issues

Direction of Success

Increasing

Context Notes

Black Homeschoolers of Central Florida's hosting of Community EXPO 2019 and 2020 included free entry, free homeschooling and community workshops, and free activities.

Average number of service recipients per month

This metric is no longer tracked.
Totals By Year
Population(s) Served

Adolescents, Children, Preteens, Multiracial people, People of African descent

Related Program

GUESTS/FIELD TRIPS/CLASSES

Type of Metric

Output - describing our activities and reach

Direction of Success

Holding steady

Context Notes

Various BHCFL clubs, classes, meetings

Number of groups/individuals benefiting from tools/resources/education materials provided

This metric is no longer tracked.
Totals By Year
Population(s) Served

Preteens, Children, Adolescents

Related Program

GUESTS/FIELD TRIPS/CLASSES

Type of Metric

Input - describing resources we use

Direction of Success

Increasing

Context Notes

Classes offered- 10-week Marine Science classes, Free tutoring through UPchieve for the entire school year, 1 week of Aviation classes, Red Cross classes and more offered by our wonderful partners.

Total number of students participating in private lessons

This metric is no longer tracked.
Totals By Year
Population(s) Served

Adolescents, Children, Preteens

Related Program

GUESTS/FIELD TRIPS/CLASSES

Type of Metric

Input - describing resources we use

Direction of Success

Holding steady

Context Notes

Tutoring & College Prep Program

Number of clients participating in educational programs

This metric is no longer tracked.
Totals By Year
Related Program

GUESTS/FIELD TRIPS/CLASSES

Type of Metric

Output - describing our activities and reach

Direction of Success

Holding steady

Context Notes

COVID sent many families into hardships, moved to other states, or stopped homeschooling. Now, with 2023, people are getting back out into public spaces, &our numbers are increasing. 2023 we have 192

Our Sustainable Development Goals

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

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Goals & Strategy

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

How we listen

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

Seeking feedback from people served makes programs more responsive and effective. Here’s how this organization is listening.

done We demonstrated a willingness to learn more by reviewing resources about feedback practice.
done We shared information about our current feedback practices.
  • How is your organization using feedback from the people you serve?

    To identify and remedy poor client service experiences, To identify bright spots and enhance positive service experiences, To make fundamental changes to our programs and/or operations, To inform the development of new programs/projects, To strengthen relationships with the people we serve, To understand people's needs and how we can help them achieve their goals

  • Which of the following feedback practices does your organization routinely carry out?

    We collect feedback from the people we serve at least annually, We take steps to get feedback from marginalized or under-represented people, We aim to collect feedback from as many people we serve as possible, We take steps to ensure people feel comfortable being honest with us, We look for patterns in feedback based on people’s interactions with us (e.g., site, frequency of service, etc.), We engage the people who provide feedback in looking for ways we can improve in response, We act on the feedback we receive, We tell the people who gave us feedback how we acted on their feedback

  • What challenges does the organization face when collecting feedback?

    It is difficult to get the people we serve to respond to requests for feedback, Families we serve like to give verbal feedback

Financials

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Operations

The people, governance practices, and partners that make the organization tick.

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Black Homeschoolers of Central Florida

Board of directors
as of 10/21/2023
SOURCE: Self-reported by organization
Board co-chair

Mrs. Rasheeda Denning


Board co-chair

Mr. Brian Denning

Rasheeda Denning

Brian Denning, Sr.

Toi Bynes

Board leadership practices

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

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  • Board orientation and education
    Does the board conduct a formal orientation for new board members and require all board members to sign a written agreement regarding their roles, responsibilities, and expectations? Yes
  • CEO oversight
    Has the board conducted a formal, written assessment of the chief executive within the past year ? Yes
  • Ethics and transparency
    Have the board and senior staff reviewed the conflict-of-interest policy and completed and signed disclosure statements in the past year? Yes
  • Board composition
    Does the board ensure an inclusive board member recruitment process that results in diversity of thought and leadership? Yes
  • Board performance
    Has the board conducted a formal, written self-assessment of its performance within the past three years? Yes

Organizational demographics

SOURCE: Self-reported; last updated 2/22/2021

Who works and leads organizations that serve our diverse communities? Candid partnered with CHANGE Philanthropy on this demographic section.

Leadership

The organization's leader identifies as:

Race & ethnicity
Black/African American
Gender identity
Female
Disability status
Person with a disability

The organization's co-leader identifies as:

Race & ethnicity
Black/African American
Gender identity
Male

Race & ethnicity

Gender identity

No data

Transgender Identity

No data

Sexual orientation

No data

Disability

No data

Equity strategies

Last updated: 10/21/2023

GuideStar partnered with Equity in the Center - an organization that works to shift mindsets, practices, and systems to increase racial equity - to create this section. Learn more

Data
  • We analyze disaggregated data and root causes of race disparities that impact the organization's programs, portfolios, and the populations served.
  • We disaggregate data to adjust programming goals to keep pace with changing needs of the communities we support.
  • We employ non-traditional ways of gathering feedback on programs and trainings, which may include interviews, roundtables, and external reviews with/by community stakeholders.
Policies and processes
  • We use a vetting process to identify vendors and partners that share our commitment to race equity.