Board member, Sasha Butler, recently returned from a trip to Uganda, East Africa where she was invited to conduct education and leadership training sessions for students and leaders in the business, media, government, military and religious sec-tors. Sasha’s social change commitment is to serve as a liaison between organizations in the United States and Uganda to improve access to equitable educational opportunities. Her visit was part of the Bridging the Gap Initiative to bu

We have exciting news!!! Changing Destinations' Board member Sasha E. Butler has been invited to Uganda to head up the Bridging the Gap Initiative to build cross-continental educational and cultural bridges between African and African American youth. She will also work with universities, businesses and churches on leadership training programs. Sasha's first project is to finalize the global school partnership between Kawotto Saviours’ Primary School and Changing Destinations:

We've got some exciting new partnerships in the works and I couldn't be more thrilled!!! In response to the need to close the achievement gap, Changing Destinations: Journey To Excellence, Inc. (CDJTE) has partnered with The Gift of Love, Inc. CADRE Consulting & Training and Inxcellence Consulting: Training and Coaching Solutions, LLC to form the Power Force Empowerment Collaborative (PFEC) to help HCPSS achieve its Vision 2018 goals. We believe our programs can have a positi

On July April 29, 2016 Changing Destinations: Journey To Excellence, Inc. entered into partnership with the Howard County Public School System (HCPSS). The partnership led by CDJTE includes representatives of its Power Force Empowerment Collaborative which provides student development programs to HCPSS middle and high school students at the Homewood Center. Mary Schiller, Partnerships Office Manager stated: “We appreciate Changing Destinations willingness to provide in-school

Our college interns participated in an adventurous team building day! We started our morning with a quick check-in at Terrapin Adventures and set our course for the Triple Thrill. A sea of aerial adventures with only wood, rope and cable awaited the team. We divided into groups of three and began exploring the Zipline, Flyer Pole, and last but certainly not least the Giant Swing. The team embarked on a morning of continuous flight, starting with the 40 ft. Terrapin Flyer pole

As we near the end of our Summer Youth Leadership Program I am overjoyed not only by the lessons I have learned through this experience, but also through the opportunity to do what I love in working with our youth. The lessons covered each Saturday have truly helped prepare our program participants as strong leaders through examining humility, pride, bullying and a number of other factors. While I must thank my board for their hard work and diligence in this endeavor, I am al

The National Association of Professional Women offers women the opportunity to network with over 700,000 members at more than 200 local chapters. I was invited to serve as a panelist for the Howard County Chapter to discuss Entrepreneurship. Watch me talk about how I made my dream of starting a non-profit a reality.

As part of our Summer Youth Leadership Program the Changing Destination's staff and program participants toured the African Art Museum of Maryland (AAMM). Since its inception, the African Art Museum of Maryland has presented for viewing pleasure, in its location and at Outreach events, astounding works of the highest quality including contemporary, intercontinentally known, stellar artists, held in the highest esteem. We received a warm greeting from museum Director, Mrs. Dor

On Saturday, April 18, 2015 I had the opportunity to participate in the MS Walk for Sharon Craft Moore. Sharon is a faithful friend and phenomenal woman who has lived with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) for more than forty years. In spite of her challenges, she has done some amazing things to positively impact her life and the lives of her family and friends. Learn more about how you can get involved below and check out more pictures from the event. The National MS Society is a 501