Organization summary:

D.U.S.O will be providing a service that enables disadvantaged
students of the Philadelphia Public School District a opportunity to participate
in after-school and in-school extracurriclar activities that require a fee or
membership cost without ever worring about the expense of it all. Our
organization will help break-down the barriers which hinders a students from
reaching thier full potential. Offering students an opportunity to enhance a
talent or just simply find your hidden talents, requarless of their parents
lack of funding or support. D.U.S.O was established to encourage students
participation in extracurriclar activities in-school and after-school, not to
mention  helping thier school by
participating in all the fundraisers each school offers. Eventually, students
will begin setting goals and reaching achievements through commitment and persistance.

We encourage students to stay focused, stay out of trouble and take
part in their school activities, fundraisers, book sales, and youth groups.

The Mission of D.U.S.O is to serve our:

                                     
Future leaders of America

                                  
Opportunity to Advance

                                     
Commitment to our Children

                                     
Unity for our Community

                                     
Sucess in Life

                                     
Equal opportunity for All

                                     
Dedication and Determination

D.U.S.O wants to support students who are ambitious and motivated to
want more for themselves and change the outlook on their future. We want to
break the bad habits that lead our young children and teens to be influenced by
the gangs,  the streets, substance and
alcohol abuse, incarceration or even worse, death. In return, help build
stronger families and communities where children can be a positive rolemodel in
thier neighborhood. The students who participates in any extracurricular
activity can bulid character, confidence and integrity; qualities and
attributes that are needed in our society to be a produtive citizen of the
community.