Although it is adults that go to prison, the likelihood that a child will ultimately end up there can be predicted before they can tie their own shoes. Some prison systems have noted a correlation: they have started to project the number of beds needed in the future based on current 3rd grade reading scores.
AOI Business Viewpoint
July to August 2006, 3rd Grade to Prison Beds
The Prodigy Project, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, assists young boys with academic achievement by encouraging and demonstrating a love of reading.

The Prodigy Project is a grassroots community-based program working to secure successful futures for young black boys. Through the efforts of literate African-American male volunteers and others, the program strives to counter negative stereotypes, improve literacy, enhance achievement and employment, and reduce the black male presence in the penal system.



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:: Upcoming Events
:: June 2009: The Prodigy Project boys will participate in 5 day internships at Atlanta businesses. More to come.
:: June, July, & August 2009: More field trips planned. Announcement of businesses forthcoming.


:: Past Events
:: May 12, 2009: The Prodigy Project and State Farm establish formal partnership! In alignment with State Farm's support and partnership with the "America's Promise" initiative, their Metro Atlanta African American Forum hosted a Lunch N Learn presentation by Michael Johnson, Founder and CEO of The Prodigy Project.
:: May 06, 2009: Nordstrom at Perimeter Mall hosted The Prodigy Project's Seaborn Lee Elementary School program for a half day of touring of the store's departments and training on the retail business and dressing for success!


:: Saturday, April 25, 2009: The Prodigy Project hosted its 2ND ANNUAL FRIENDS AND FAMILY FUN DAY in College Park.


:: April 18, 2009: LIGATT Security hosted The Prodigy Project's College Park Program at its Norcross office!
:: April 13, 2009: LIGATT Security offered its suite to The Prodigy Project for the live taping of WWE's Monday Night Raw!!
:: April 07, 2009: LIGATT Security offered its suite to The Prodigy Prodigy Atlanta Thrashers-Washington Capitals hockey game!
:: March 2009: The Prodigy Project hosted a volunteer orientation at the Historic Ebenezer Baptist Church
:: January 2009: The Prodigy Project took the College Park boys to Dave & Buster's for a day of fun!
:: December 2008: The Prodigy Project THANKED its VOLUNTEERS and SPONSORS at a Dinner at THE REAL CHOW BABY!
:: May 2008: The Prodigy Project hosted Martini's For A Cause at Cafe Circa (www.cafecircaatl.com)!
:: February 2008: The Prodigy Project's College Park Program traveled to Alpharetta to Nirvana Café and participated in the C-E-O of Y-O-U organization’s “Be The Boss” program!
:: January 2008: The Prodigy Project's Seaborn Lee Program completed their second field trip under the Business Outreach Program at McKesson
:: December 2007: The Prodigy Project's Seaborn Lee Program traveled to Alpharetta to Nirvana Café and participated in the C-E-O of Y-O-U organization’s “Be The Boss” program!
:: News
  • The Prodigy Project is proud to announce our partnership with the NBA's ATLANTA HAWKS. With the support and generosity of the Atlanta Hawks Foundation, Inc. (“AHF”), The Prodigy Project was able to take the boys on field trips, provide meals, purchase reading materials and crafts, and manage our business operations. Without the assistance of the Hawks, one our most valued partners, we would be challenged to provide our current services. Along with the grants, the Hawks also provided well over 300 complimentary tickets to our organization. A big thanks goes out to Hawks Director of Community Development Andrea Carter and the rest of the Community Development team for their continued efforts in supporting our programs. We ask you to PLEASE GO OUT TO THE GAMES AND SUPPORT OUR ATLANTA HAWKS!! >>

    The College Park boys attend a March Hawks game.



  • The Prodigy Project has a program partnership with Seaborn Lee Elementary. Seaborn Lee, a Fulton County school, is located in East Point. Leading the program for the school is Principal Dr. Emily Massey and a staff of 4 male teachers. The program, initiated in 2007 consists of 50 boys selected from grades 1-6. As a component of the specially chosen curriculum, the boys wear custom sweater vests to the sessions. The sessions are conducted on Thursdays 2:00 - 3:30 pm. Sign up to be a volunteer >>


  • The Prodigy Project has a program partnership with the College Park Housing Authority located in College Park, Georgia. The program, initiated in October 2007, consists of 35 boys, ages 5-12, from the local College Park housing community. The sessions are conducted on Saturdays from 12:30 - 3:00 pm. Sign up to be a volunteer >>


  • The Prodigy Project to establish an Introductory To Technology Teaching Group. Stay tuned!
 
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