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Descendants of DeWitty, Ne
14054 WHITMORE CIRCLE Omaha, Ne 68142
https://Descendantsofdewittyne.org - Multimedia Experience
Descendants of DeWitty Blog
Denise Scales
President
dscalesd09@gmail.com
+1 (402) 201-1776
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Denise Scales - President Retired, USPS & Creighton Alumna Avis Roper - Vice President Retired, Education Administrator David Roper - Member Retired, Homeland Security - Rita Cooper Retired Supervisor USPS , Crafts Specialist
Denise Scales - President Retired, USPS & Creighton Alumna Avis Roper - Vice President Retired, Education Administrator David Roper - Member Retired, Homeland Security Delbert DeWitty - Secretary Retired, Geo Group Prerelease Specialist, Information technology Herman R. Johnson Jr. USPS - Member
The Descendants of DeWitty, NE would like to introduce our project. We are a non-profit corporation in Nebraska 501(c)3 status. On April 11, 2016, the state of Nebraska Historical Society honored DeWitty, with a Historical Marker on Highway 83, acknowledging the significance of DeWitty, NE. We are now six years young. Our programs includes, a 12-piece and 25 - piece Traveling Photo Exhibit and Historical Reenactment, for museums and small venues. A Lesson Plan for elementary students that meets the Common Core Curriculum Standards including a teacher guide that correlates with our Historical Reenactment. We created an 8 - minute Animated Presentation on the Humanities Nebraska Speaker Bureau website under Virtual Tours. We are expanding our program to include technology which includes the Meta verse. Our vision is to develop a virtual reality game about the Descendants of Dewitty, Ne. Visit our new website https://descendantsofdewittyne.org/ - Multimedia Experience to find other untold African stories associated with American History. Our Historical Reenactment and Photo exhibits has been presented at Creighton University, Metropolitan Community College, Great Plains Black History Museum, Peru State College, Cherry County Historical Museum, Homestead National Monument of America, Stuhr Museum of the Prairie Pioneer, University of Nebraska Omaha, Broken Bow Historical Society, Valentine Historical Society, Hastings Museum, Norfolk Library, Nebraska Wesleyan Lincoln, Cass County Historical Society, Nebraska History Museum Omaha Public Schools, and Durham Museum in 2023. Our mission is to Promote and Maintain the History of our Ancestors through Research, Education and Outreach.
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A Mural of the DeWitty settlement cost is based on intricacy of design, space, materials, and hours to complete task. Suggested locations Wakonda Elementary School @ 4845 Curtis Ave Omaha, Ne 68104 or Druid Hill Elementary School @ 4020 N 30th Omaha, Ne 68111. Timeline not available currently. The Wall Mural estimates cost 20ft x 31ft x $10 per square foot total $6400. The Street sign estimated cost $200 x work hours to install by City of Omaha. Timeline not available currently or location. The after-school program would meet twice a week - two hour - duration six weeks to complete project. We would also incorporate DeWitty’s Historical Reenactment and Photo Exhibit into both projects listed above to emphasize theme and outcomes. Wakonda Elementary is DOD adopted school we have build a relationship with staff and students. Timeline not available currently. We have collaborated with the Culxr House @ 3014 N 24 Street Omaha, Ne 68110 with Photo exhibits and Historical Reenactment. Reaching out to the Urban League Nebraska @ 3040 Lake Street Omaha, Ne 68111 to assist in facilitating projects. And some local vendor to provide healthy snacks
Timeline not currently available
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Fundamental Change (i.e., a proposal that will continue to elevate North or South Omaha's presence and perception within the region, significantly improving the lives of area residents through physical development) Long-Lasting Economic Growth (i.e., a proposal that will foster gainful employment opportunities and financial investment in the area, leading to the creation of generational wealth and widespread economic vitality in North and South Omaha) Transformational (i.e., a proposal that will help energize, recharge, or spur significant and favorable advancements in North or South Omaha's function or appearance)
Quality of Life (i.e., create or enhance natural spaces, mixed uses, parks, safety, etc.) Sustainable Community (i.e., create or enhance housing, services, education, civic uses, recreation, etc.)
Our 25-Piece Photo Exhibit and Historical Reenactment has been on display in Museums and Small Venues it serves as a reminder of the African Americans contribution to the state of Nebraska. It is our hope that this project will inspire another person or family to begin researching their individual family history to locate and identify their humble beginnings. We will continue to show how our great grandfather’s dream of land ownership and education continues to play a part in the lives of his current day Descendants. The Mural, Street Sign and the DeWitty presentation and photo exhibit will serve as a Historical salute to our ancestors and to Black achievements in Nebraska. DOD legacy proves that we can have sustainable communities. In addition to educational training that provided a standard of quality life in DeWitty. Our story is still relevant today in generating entrepreneurs.
DOD focus is Education, Research and Outreach our proposed Historical presentation is hands-on training we encourage Entrepreneurship. We have designed a Lesson Plan for elementary students that meets the Common Core Curriculum Standards including a teacher guide that correlates with our Historical Reenactment. We created an 8 - minute Animated Presentation on the Humanities Nebraska Speaker Bureau website under Virtual Tours. We are expanding our program to include technology which includes the Meta verse. Having students to creating the Mural promote team building, the After school project aids in social skills, reduces stress and anxiety and set student up for future success. https://www.marlborough.org. DOD staff have assess to materials to address learning deficiencies.
The After - School proposal aligns with Community Programming hands – on training for students to assist with social skills through the Art of Cursive Writing a skill no longer provided through Omaha Public Schools in addition to Multicultural Crafting while introducing Descendants of Dewitty, Ne Historical present in Nebraska as Educator and Economic Developers. This project will include healthy snacks to supplement food shortages in the home. The Mural project promotes active learning and development through teamwork. These skills will introduce students to the importance of collaboration and networking to build stronger communities.
The Mural provides temporary employment however the Artist work will be a reminder of Black excellence in Nebraska.
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Wall Mural is estimated at $10 per square feet. The After-school project are Volunteers a stipend will be given for gas mileage
The Artist can be provided a maintenance contract to retouch Wall Mural as needed. The DOD have a lesson plan that can be implemented into Omaha Public Schools curriculum that addresses the absece of Black History in Nebraska. As a result, this added revenue would help to sustain DOD 501(3) ©
The Wall Mural would be a reminder of the contributions that Black individuals made in the expansion of the Great Plains in Nebraska. The Mural can be used as a Reference Site for the Great Plains Black History Museum when discussing Nebraska History. OPS can also feature this site via Zoom presentations when teaching Nebraska history. Metropolitan Community College and other Higher Learning entities can also take advantage of the Mural.
The programming aligns within the educational gaps in supporting our youth. We are collaborating with other entities thus keeping the dollars within the community to build capital
It’s a privilege to be a part of North Omaha Revitalization to incorporate Historical data for future generations. The Mural gives everyone an opportunity to view the past through a new lens designed by students using their creative imaginations. The after-school project will allow the students to hear stories about their ancestor’s success in Nebraska Great Plains. We will encourage entrepreneurship this leads to ownership within the community thus contributing to economic freedom.
This proposal is short term however the DOD will continue building their presents in the community
The outcome can be measured by participations with other business
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Urban league of Nebraska will help students to have access to Black History through role models that can speak about their family economy success story. The Culxr House will also provide a space for teaching and learning in the community.
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Suggested locations for the Wall Mural: Wakonda Elementary School @ 4845 Curtis Ave Omaha, Ne 68104 or Druid Hill Elementary School @ 4020 N 30th Omaha, Ne 68111. Cuixr House @ 3014 N 24 Omaha, Ne Urban League of Nebraska @ 3040 Lake Omaha, Ne
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Website
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1. Mural= 20 ft x 31 ft x $10 per square ft = $6,400 dollars Estimated cost of material and design 2. After School Programming= Estimated based on numbers of attendees suggested $8,000 dollars about. $1,333 for each session A six-week period – twice a week – two hours each sessions including a health snack from a local vendor in the community. Leasing space at the Culxr House or Urban League of Nebraska estimated dollars $1,200 3. Street Sign for William P. Walker estimated $200 dollars 4. Total estimate $15,800 dollars
All funds will be used to create Wall Mural, and Street Sign. Some funds will be used toward a stipend for gas for volunteer staff for the After - school project, Leasing space, We will solicit a variety of Vendors for health snacks
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We use A&A Financial Tax Service for internal control. Including a two signature policy to with draw funds and board members reporting
There are no other funding sources pending for this project
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We need full funding to compete all projects
Yes, this project can be managed within the time frame given. Class work six week period. Coordinating with City planner on Street Sign
Budget Proposal 1. Mural - 20ft x 31ft x $10 per square ft = $6400 Materials included 2. Street Sign - estimated $200 3. Six weeks After-school project two sessions per week - two hour each = $1,333 x 6 = $8000 gas for three volunteers, snacks, supplies Lease space for six weeks two session per week, two hour each, $200 x 6 = $1200 Total $15,800
Financially the DOD 501(3) c cannot support these projects, however we can Volunteer our time to guarantee a successful Outcome for each suggested item. I believe our pass and present history reflects our fortitude to thrive in difficult situation. Our Nonprofit is six-year young we sustained ourselves through Covid -19. The projects listed above is to honor our Ancestors it’s not considered laboring it’s the commitment to acknowledge their achievements in Nebraska.
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