2025-08-19T16:39:41-04:00 2024-12-31 990EZ 2024-01-01 844270356 Smart Bus Inc % latoya C wilson SMAR 9195380510 4595 HARRIS BROOK DR 14 RALEIGH NC 27616 latoya wilson Executive Director 2025-08-20 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z X X smartbus4kids.com X X 187942 X 187942 0 0 0 187942 30087 7586 9011 26570 73254 114688 13967 128655 13967 128655 0 0 13967 128655 13967 128655 X S.M.A.R.T BUS is a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing educational equity emotional wellness and community empowerment for underserved youth and families. Our primary purpose is to deliver culturally responsive trauma-informed programs that close academic achievement gaps and promote holistic development. We achieve this by offering hands-on learning experiencesincluding STEAM education creative arts and therapeutic servicesthrough mobile outreach school partnerships and seasonal programs such as summer camps. In addition we develop multimedia educational content and community-based projects that raise awareness about social issues such as domestic violence human trafficking and historical preservation. Through these efforts S.M.A.R.T BUS empowers children supports families in crisis and collaborates with schools and community stakeholders to build a more just and informed society With a partnership with WCPSS the organizations Humanities Program engages youth and community members in exploring African American history culture and creative expression through film visual arts music and storytelling. Activities include oral history interviews documentary production and art projects that preserve local history while building literacy and critical thinking skills. Students collaborate with historians artists and mentors to document lived experiences culminating in public showcases and community events. This program strengthens cultural awareness fosters intergenerational dialogue and ensures that historically marginalized voices are preserved and celebrated. 0 0 This hands-on videography program provided middle school high school students and young adults with professional training in video production for social media advertising and commercial use. Led by a professional videographer the program equipped students with skills in filming editing sound and visual storytelling. Participants received personalized technical mentoring and produced high-quality video content some of which was used by community organizations. The program emphasized workforce development media literacy and creative entrepreneurship giving students real-world experience in a growing digital media industry. 0 0 16 students participated in structured orchestra and piano lessons designed to enhance musical skills discipline and self-expression. Through this program participants gained foundational knowledge in music theory instrumental performance and ensemble collaboration. The experience supported cognitive development creativity and confidence while also exposing students to the discipline and joy of classical and contemporary music training. A total of 4 students participated in this program gaining valuable skills in music. 0 0 The See Me program was developed to educate youth and raise awareness about issues such as domestic violence and human trafficking through creative expression. As part of this initiative high school students participated in drama-based workshops and rehearsals to prepare for their roles in a short educational film. Students received instruction in acting techniques character development and emotional expression while building public speaking and teamwork skills. The program supported social-emotional growth creative confidence and provided real-world exposure to performing arts and film production. The resulting short film will be used as part of a broader curriculum to reach youth across schools and community organizations. 0 0 LaToya Wilson Executive Director 40 0 0 0 Ryan Wilson Community Based Services 30 0 0 0 Kimberly Batten Board Chair 2 0 0 0 Dr Kendra Fullwood Board Member 1 0 0 0 Dr Tawyna Daniels Board Member 2 0 0 0 James Hopkins Board Member 0 0 0 0 Wille Fullwood Advisory Board Member 3 0 0 0 false false false false false 0 false false NC latoya C wilson 4595 HARRIS BROOK DR 14 RALEIGH NC 27616 9195380510 false false false false false false false false false false false NONE NONE true X 0 0 7000 96485 187942 291427 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 7000 96485 187942 291427 291427 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 291427 1 1 X Doing Business As Names S.M.A.R.T BUS Part I, line 16 | Other Expenses:, Amount:| The organization incurred expenses necessary to support both daily operations and program delivery. Advertising and marketing costs covered outreach efforts and promotional materials to build awareness of services. Insurance expenses provided general liability coverage to protect staff participants and facilities. A small amount of interest was paid in connection with financial services. Program meals were provided during workshops and community events to support participant engagement. Office expenses included bank fees and routine administrative costs while internet and phone services ensured connectivity for staff virtual programming and communications. Subscriptions and software expenses supported program management data tracking and educational platforms. Office supplies were used for administrative and program-related functions including printing and distribution of materials. Program supplies and purchases supported direct service activities while reimbursements reflected staff out-of-pocket costs repaid by the organization. Technology expenses covered computers licenses and related equipment. Modest amounts were also spent on travel vehicle costs and facility maintenance to ensure program staff could effectively deliver services and maintain organizational infrastructure., $26570|