Who We are
Flourish Foundation Project Inc, DBA DDAAT-App!
Flourish Foundation Project Inc, DBA DDAAT-App! (TM) Mentoring & Counseling is a federally recognized nonprofit (501c3), tax exempt organization. Falourish Foundation Project Inc is the driving force behind the DDAAT-App! National Suicide Prevention & School Safety Collaborative Initiative. Focused on creating mental health support programs through innovation & collaboration. We are the exclusive licensing distributor of DDAAT-App! SOS Mobile Hub and originator of multiple upcoming gamified mental wellness & virtual reality (VR) Reality School Safety Games.
Our Mission
Our mission is to empower & inspire youth embrace life & create bright futures, thereby avoiding suicide and self-harming behaviors. Through our portfolio of innovative solutions & technologies, we teach youth & young adults mental wellness strategies through engaging STEMM+Music Engineering & Production, MultiMedia, Coding, & Digital Animation programs.
Our collaborative alliance was created by founder Chanda L Spates after her oldest sons gruesome battle with bullying and gang violence at his school and subsequent suicide attempt as school refused to to suspend the vast number of bullies systematically targeting her son due his signature cerebral palsy walk.
Charlotte 1st -Leading the Nation
First Stop On A City by City Suicide Prevention Initiative
Charlotte takes center stage in the battle against this crisis, boasting the highest youth suicide rate in North Carolina, compelling us to act swiftly and decisively.
Introducing DDAAT-App! National Suicide Prevention & School Safety Coalition
Introducing DDAAT-App!, a program sparked by a mother's determination post her son's suicide attempt. This coalition, uniting parents, businesses, mental health organizations, and community leaders, is committed to saving young lives nationwide.
Modernized Approach for Digital Era
DDAAT-App! isn't just a program; it's a lifeline for youth nationwide. Through immersive STEMM+ programs blending STEM with music production, digital animation, coding, and community engagement, our youth learn tailored suicide prevention strategies. With our DDAAT-App! Mobile Access Hub, they gain access to education, mentoring, counseling, and a unique curriculum, becoming advocates who create content for a peer support channel that resonates with youth across the nation.
National Crisis - Suicide | School Shootings Hits Historic Heights
Recognizing Charlotte's unique challenge, we're expanding our efforts. With a donated space at UNC-Charlotte, we urgently seek support to equip it with computers, technology, and STEMM+ educators, aiming to directly impact 100 more kids and address Charlotte's pressing situation.
Local Program - National Impact
Charlotte, the call is clear—let's showcase the power of one. Your one dollar, combined with the collective community, has the potential to fill rooms with hope, support, and transformative change.
Join the Suicide Prevention Alliance
Join us in making Charlotte the beacon of hope for the nation's youth. Contribute your one dollar to DDAAT-App! and be part of a movement that cares, takes action, and saves lives. Together, let's build safe and caring communities, leading the nation in positive social impact—a brighter tomorrow for our city, state, and nation.
