About Us

Philadelphia , PA , United States
Our Mission: Established in 2012, Da Bottom for Community Inc. is a non-profit organization that aims to influence community engagement, provide education and bring awareness to social and economic issues that affect inner city communities. We at DB4 Inc. understand the need for civic engagement and community awareness. Our goal is to increase individual's civic and educational capacity through activism, mentor-ship and educational programs to create a healthy social and physical environment. ABOUT US: DB4 started in the Mantua section of West Philadelphia. Mantua has a history and culture that stems back to the early 1900's. The name DB4 is inspired by Mantua's Nickname "Da Bottom". The number 4 represents the word "for" that expresses the personal and individual reason why each member voluntary participates in the organization. DB4 is programs are not limited to the Mantua community.The organization was originally founded in 2007 by lifelong Mantua resident, Vinte "ARSIN" Clemons. In 2012, Vinte collaborated with other youth leaders in the community to establish a formal organization. Today DB4 consist of 15-20 members. Contact, Email: DaBottomfor@gmail.com

Friday, November 1, 2013

DB4 My Life Kreationz Life Skillz & Performing Arts "Preview"


The Preview (MLK)
Fall 2013 was the the first time DB4 implemented the MLK program.  It was launched as a pilot program called "The Preview". There were 10 youth between the ages of 10-15 who participated in the program. The goal was to prepare the youth for a LIVE performance in front of the community. The youth practiced Hip Hop dance twice a week for 5 weeks. They also were able to express their artistic ideas by painting and designing their own outfits for the show. The main event took place at the James Wright Rec Center for the MCIC & DB4 Halloween party where 400 youth attended and watch them perform live. 

Program Description (MLK): My Life Kreationz (MLK) is a Performing Arts and Life Skills program for youth, primarily between 10-15 years of age. The program is designed to provide various educational activities that will help identify and develop the artistic and constructive skills of the participants. In addition, the program will provide the youth with interactive workshops and mentor-ship that will assist with their personal development. 

*Thanks to our sponsors, Drexel University  Caring People Alliance, MCIC, Parks & Rec, Hub Coalition, Mantua Haverford Center. 
To get more information about this program and when it will start email DaBottomFor@gmail.com
 

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The Mantua Alliance

MANTUA ALLIANCE 
Chair: Vinte Clemons (Da Bottom For Community)
Co-Chair: Rick Young (Mantua Community Improvement Committee)
Treasure: Rich Purdie (Mantua Haverford Center)
Secretary: Andre Stanton (Revelation Outreach Community Center)
Board Member:  Joesph Walker (HUB Coalition) 
Board Member: Maurice Harris (Mantua Civic Association)
 Board Member: Robert Jackson (James Wright Center/Parks & Rec) 
Community Partners: MASCO, C.O.P.S, Mantua Cares, Caring People Alliance.


The Mantua Alliance was inspired by Vinte Clemons of DB4 to bring together all the community organizations (non-profit & for profit) to  advocate for the community residents and the organizations in the community as one united voice. 

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