named programs · 7 · from sources
What they call their work
Esports Fundamentals
Team-based gaming program teaching tactics, critical thinking, and teamwork through games like Overwatch and Valorant
Hooping to College
Monthly trips exposing youth to college campuses and student-athletes to inspire educational and athletic aspirations
Hoops and Mentoring
After-school basketball and mentoring program focused on character development, teamwork, and leadership for youth
MAAT Media Programs
Training in video, lighting, sound production, and journalism to develop media skills among youth
NewFlex Antigua
Summer Sports week initiative in Antigua providing athletic and cultural programming for local youth
STEM Learning
After-school STEM education initiatives for school-age children
Self-Esteem and Beauty Pageants
Programs empowering youth through confidence-building activities and participation in beauty pageants
activities · 8 groups
What they do
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College Access and Success Support 1 activity
- College exposure and readiness initiativeRuns the Hooping to College program, which includes monthly trips to college campuses for youth to interact with student-athletes and mentors, promoting higher education awareness and access.
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Local History Preservation and Education 1 activity
- Historical and cultural education programsOrganizes youth programs that explore historical themes, including the journey of Harriet Tubman and the Underground Railroad, to promote cultural awareness and identity development.
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Youth Leadership Development Programs 1 activity
- Leadership and personal development programsOrganizes youth programs such as annual camping leadership retreats, Self-Esteem workshops, and beauty pageants that foster personal growth, confidence, and academic focus.
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Youth & Emerging Filmmaker Training 1 activity
- Media and journalism trainingProvides training in journalism techniques, video production, and media storytelling, teaching professional standards in video, lighting, sound, and reportage to develop skills beyond passive social media use.
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Published Narrative Projects 1 activity
- Publication of youth-focused educational booksAuthored and published the children's book "Shaka The Ballin Princess," which promotes female empowerment, athleticism, and multifaceted identity among young readers.
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After-School Academic and Enrichment Programs 1 activity
- STEM and academic enrichment programsOperates after-school STEM learning programs alongside sports and mentoring initiatives to support academic focus and teamwork among youth.
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Youth Soccer Development Programs 1 activity
- Youth mentoring and sports programsProvides year-round mentoring and sports programs for underprivileged youth to promote leadership, character development, and success opportunities, including basketball development and physical wellness initiatives.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Esports training programsOffers structured Esports training sessions in games including Overwatch, CSGO, Valorant, and Call of Duty: Warzone, emphasizing teamwork, critical thinking, and game fundamentals for youth participants.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$149K
Contributions & grants$128K86%
Program service revenue$3K2%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$229K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$82K
Grants paid out$0
balance sheet
Total assets$11K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$11K
5 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +21.4%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nesta Felix | Executive Director | 40 | $20K |
board members · 2
- Barbara Carter — Board Member
- Helene Getz — Board Member
relationships · 4
Who they work with
- MOUNT VERNON CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT Partner — Collaborates with NEW FLEXHOOPS INC on programs for youth
- Senator Colin James Partner — Partnered to support the Summer Sports Week initiative in Antigua.
- college interns studying education, sports management, and business Partner — Collaborates with college interns in education, sports management, and business to support program delivery.
- schools Partner — Partners with schools to deliver after-school programs.
strategies · 4
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Literature for Identity Empowermentmethodology: literature-for-empowermentBy exposing girls to children's literature that portrays multifaceted identities, we expand their self-concept to include both athleticism and femininity, because narrative representation disrupts limiting stereotypes and enables aspirational identification.
- Producer-Perspective Media Educationmethodology: producer-perspective media educationBy training youth to create media from a producer’s perspective, we empower them to become informed communicators who can educate and uplift their communities, because production-focused learning fosters critical consciousness and agency more effectively than passive consumption.
- Sports-Based Youth Developmentmethodology: sports_based_youth_developmentBy using sports as an engagement tool, we connect under-resourced youth to mentors and college environments, fostering relationship-building and expanded educational and career aspirations because structured athletic programs create trusted pathways to opportunity.
- Team-Based Esports Learningmethodology: team-based_learningBy teaching Esports through teamwork and tactical gameplay, we develop both individual and collective performance, because collaborative problem-solving in competitive gaming contexts builds critical thinking and social cohesion.