Graden E. Taylor, since 1989 has dedicated his life to children. He is founder of the GT Charitable Foundation and Sigma Entertainment Productions, both 501(c)(3) non-profit corporations and has awarded over $117,000.00 in scholarships out of his own pocket, to provide technical training careers in optical, pharmacy and dental technology for disadvantaged and at-risk youth. Taylor has become involved with missing and exploited children, and designs children’s toy’s, games, comic and coloring books all teaching children in a non-threaten manner on the dangers of child abduction. In addition, he creates a special newsletter just for kids, teaching them how not to be abducted. His work with kids has not gone unnoticed. In addition, to appearing in numerous media articles and television shows, Access Houston, Unsung Heroes, Rev. Earl Allen and others. Taylor has received support from President Bill Clinton, former President George W. Bush, former Texas Governor George W. Bush, Jr., former Texas Governor Ann Richards, His Excellency Lee Teng-hui – President of the Republic of China, The United States Congress, state and national figures, and others. In addition, to being an actor, writer, producer and director of feature films and music videos he is, a 23 year veteran of the classroom teaching biology and algebra in the Houston Independent School District.

Canaan Baptist Church is a faith-based 501(c)(3) corporation, that has provided spiritual services and extended support services for its members and the general populace in the surrounding area for 100 years. The church is an integral part of the community and specializes in providing Christian support services for the Northeast Harris County and surrounding areas. CBC shares a unique relationship with the community, and understands its needs. Because of its long-standing relationship with the community the organization is well positioned to offer services and support. CBC is rooted in the belief that all individuals and families can prosper according to the principles set forth in the Holy Bible and is dedicated to enhancing the community by utilizing those principles. Rev. Val D. Adams, Senior Pastor of CBC is an accomplished businessman and an anointed spirit-filled preacher of the gospel. He has touched the lives of young and old, near and far, spreading the word of God as he was commanded to do. Rev. Adams was recognized by the Houston Post as “Houston’s Youngest Successful Businessman”. He has served the boards of the Houston Area Urban League, the Sam Houston Council of Boy Scouts of America, and the Houston Medical Center Lions Club. Pastor Adams currently serves on the Compliance Committee for the College of Biblical Studies.

Hope Outreach Ministries is the progeny of Canaan Baptist Church. HOM is a faith-based nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization existing to create a community of compassion in Houston-Northeast Harris County. Providing support to existing programs as well building programs that respond to the needs of the impoverished and disenfranchised. Our goal is to relieve human suffering and improve the vitality of this urban community and enrich the lives of its residents, especially for those who are voiceless, powerless, and unprotected by developing private sector funding and resources. We offer: Case management/referrals, Youth Enrichment for at-risk teens ages 13-19, a non-perishable food pantry, meal delivery to seniors and disabled individuals, employment training & assistance for welfare recipients and ex-offenders, HIV/STD outreach & education, and Substance Abuse Education. S.T.A.R.S. Supportive Tangible Arts Resilient Self-sufficient -Summer Youth Enrichment Program- Preparing Stars through: Sports ♦ Arts ♦ Entertainment & Math ♦ Science -PROFICIENCY PROGRAMS- ●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●● CANAAN BAPTIST CHURCH 5117 Lockwood Drive ♦Houston, Texas-77026 ♦ (713) 673-2827 ●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●● June 12 - July 21, 2006 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM

OUR PURPOSE S.T.A.R.S. is a non-profit publicly supported Summer Youth Enrichment Program dedicated to the empowerment, employment, educational achievement and enrichment of all youth. S.T.A.R.S. has taken the given, which is a known fact, sports, music and the entertainment industry is the only chance most kids have at a better life. Our programs expand the opportunities for all youth to benefit from sports skills and instruction, engage in sports competition while improving their physical fitness. S.T.A.R.S. features an innovative hands on work based learning experience program, which teaches youth for five weeks during summer break from school in job positions involving the creative process of feature film production including, pre-production, location scouting, casting, shooting, post-production and on screen premiers. Our focus is summer employment, and on the job training in a positive role model environment, while motivating students to stay in school and graduate. The underlying principal in our Youth Opportunity Program (YOP) is to reduce poverty and unemployment among youth aged 14 to 21. By concentrating our efforts in the areas of most interest, we will change the negative mindset of today’s youth with regards to self worth thus, producing better citizens for the future. Visionary Business, seeing something before others, is how we leave a legacy. We are taking the given, which is a statistical fact—sports, music and the entertainment industry are the only chance most kids have, to make a better life for themselves. Our belief is that education through creative experiences opens the doors of the world to our youth.

TUITION

No Tuition…………………………………………………………………….………….No Charge Our goal is to not turn away any participant wanting to take part in the programs and as such in these cases when a child is not in a position to pay, he/she will be allowed into the programs. PROGRAM INFORMATION REQUIREMENTS FOR PROGRAM ENTRY • Must receive written recommendation from current school’s Teacher/Administrative Staff • 14-19 years of age • Presently, enrolled in a greater Houston area high school • Must show a recent school report card / progress report

• No fighting

• No disciplinary infractions

• Respect self, others, instructors, and the property and equipment of the program

• Conviction of a felony while enrolled in the program is grounds for immediate termination * Violation of any conduct rules will result in immediate termination from the program.*

We will be using state of the art equipment found in the industry today. All digital cameras, programs and books are the exact same as those used by professionals within the field. In addition, we employee skill building materials such as video/DVD series also, used for interactive learning.

OVERVIEW OF PROGRAM AND SERVICES

• The program will be for five weeks meeting Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. (with half-hour breakfast and half-hour lunch free of charge).

• Program begins June 12 - July 21, 2006

• The program will provide each participant with healthy breakfast and lunch meals.

• The Program will provide cardio aerobics and basketball as our health and exercise programs for better health.

• The acting, music score, photography, directing and script writing programs are designed to prepare the participants for entry level employment into the film, television, commercial and industrial video industry.

• The math / science teacher directed tutorial program is designed to teach participants test taking skills with a focused expectation of improved proficient (mastery) on the state TAKS test. SUPPORT SERVICES Participants so choosing and who make a request to the program administrator may be referred to collaborated professional services for drug awareness, drug counseling, physiological services, and pregnancy testing and counseling.