Our Founder
How It Started
After completing her undergraduate and graduate studies, Daphne relocated to the DMV area, where she served as a youth ministry leader. This program focused on the transitional period from adolescence to adulthood. She was mandated to foster youth 9-18 through mentoring and character-building activities, helping youth increase self-esteem, participate in community service cultural activities, gain life skills, social awareness, and boost their self-esteem. Her model for exposing youth to novel experiences proved to be life-changing for many.
Our Executive Director, Daphne Gassett, MBA, MHS, is a Florida native with over 20 years of experience in counseling and fascilitating youth programs. Mentoring became her passion in her first year of college after realizing that many children lack opportunities and exposure to experiences and cultural activities that allow them to make informed choices about their future interests.
How It's Going
As a nonprofit, Strength to Elevate, Inc. has mobilized with a focus on providing mentoring services in Central Florida. Florida's public education system has neglected to adequately address the need to develop responsible, strong and compassionate leaders of tomorrow. That is a social paradigm that Strength to Elevate, Inc. is aggressively addressing to better prepare and position minority children to be more aware, active, and committed to being change-makers in their local and global communities.
Our Goals
Impactful Programs
Provide relevant and impactful programs that contribute to the successful development of youth. These programs will equip them with the necessary skills, knowledge, and opportunities to thrive
Education Empowerment
Support and track the success of our students through scholastic scholarships based on defined criteria, enabling them to pursue their educational aspirations
Inspiring Mentorships
Introduce children to inspiring community leaders who serve as mentors to facilitate meaningful connections that provide guidance, support, and valuable life lessons
Establishing Partnerships
Partner with public and private organizations by forging alliances that provide opportunities and resources to enhance the well-being of our youth