Academics & Training, Educational &  Fun Activities, Community Events & Parades

        Mission                

 Mission of Seekers of Knowledge is to support the developement of  girls ages

6-18 through the art of dance and creative expression, academic support, and social emotional developement.We instill in each "Seeker" the importance of encouragement, understanding, teambuilding, respect, discipline, and community service. 

        History

     History- The late Shirley Gaines established Seekers of Knowledge  in Whiteville North Carolina in 1995. In 1998 the torch was passed  on to Mrs. Gaines's daughter Cynthia Gaines who later decided to bring the program to Boston Massachusetts. 

 With the expansion of the participants and the programs growth, in 2008 Seekers of Knowldge went from a program to a full non- profit organization.Now located in the Dorchester section of Boston, the Seekers of Knowledge girls program has served over 700 girls from the Roxbury, Dorchester, Mattapan,  Hype Park, and Roslindale  communities . As the girls go through the program, the Seeker members not only learn the art of dancing but they also participate in weekly peer groups centered on social and personal development, self esteem, and health/hygiene. There is also a strong  community service component to the Seekers of Knowledge  girls program as we help young women engage in "giving back" through performance and mentoring.

This  organization has increased the socialization of  many young girls and have built thier self confidence in many areas of their lives. 

 

                          

Congrats to our 2010 Father of the year

Mr. Carl Payne

Mr. Payne pictured below with his family

Seekers of Knowledge thanks you for all your support !!!

 

 

 

 

 

 

       2008 Balloon ceremony dedicated to the late

Mrs. Shirley Gaines       Thank you  for 10 years Ms. Gaines

Physical Fitness- Within their jammed packed schedule, girls are exposed to the GoGirlGo! National sports education program. This project combines sports participation with an educational intervention that focuses on reducing and preventing health -risk behaviors
Social Emotional- Social skill developement and self awarness are promoted through a once a week workshop entitled 3 G's " Girls Growth & Grooming" as guilded mentoring from High School volunteers and constant reinforcement of teambuilding, respect, and other social skills throughout their activities