Staff Reports
Dream on Purpose is hosting “Filming with a Purpose,” an immersive, eight-week after-school program that has opened enrollment to students ages 11-18 to participate. Virtual information sessions are slated for Monday, Jan. 29, and Friday, Feb. 2.
The free program is dedicated to exploring the topic of youth gun violence under the supportive guidance of a mental health counselor while learning about film production.
Informational sessions will be held at 6 p.m. on Monday and 6 p.m. on Friday via Zoom.
To receive an application, parents/legal guardians of youth between the ages of 11-18 must first register and attend an informational session. To register, visit dreamonpurpose.org/events/.
“Filming with a Purpose” is funded in part by the One Nation, One Project, which is a national project in 18 cities chosen by the National League of Cities.
Gainesville’s focus in the project is preventing gun violence and promoting youth wellness through arts and cultural programming.
The program will launch on Feb. 12 and end on April 12 with a community-wide screening scheduled for April 21.
For more information, visit the Dream on Purpose website.