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TWO-SIX LABS

600 Orange Street Fayetteville, NC 28301

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As part of the Two-Six Project’s revitalization of the historic Orange Street School, Two-Six Labs will serve as an incubator for collaborative programming and events in partnership with Fayetteville-Cumberland Park & Recreation.

Our mission is to bridge the digital divide, inspire curiosity, and cultivate the next generation of innovators. Through our diverse range of programs and initiatives, we will provide opportunities for under-resourced communities to explore their passions, develop essential skills, and contribute to the vibrant fabric of their community. Two-Six Labs is a place where dreams take flight, ideas are nurtured, and the potential of every individual is fully realized.

2-6 Labs is proud to work with the following organizational & corporate partners

"The Orange Street School was built in 1915 by local Black contractor James Waddell, and local educator Edward Evans was the school’s first principal. Evans and other leaders decided to use the upstairs of the school as a high school, which opened in 1927 and eventually became known as E.E. Smith, until the high school moved, Washington said. Downstairs was an elementary school, he said. The school closed in 1956 and was deeded to the Historical Association 30 years later. Washington said the association’s first president, Dr. Ernest McNeill, organized about 25 neighborhood community members who negotiated a deal with the Cumberland County Board of Education to sell the building to the nonprofit for $1."

Fayetteville Observer Rachael Riley

“Two-Six Labs envisions a future where under-resourced communities are empowered to thrive through creativity, innovation, and technological literacy”

Objectives

TWO-SIX Labs

Bridge the digital divide and foster youth creativity:

Advocate for equitable technology access and create spaces for under-resourced communities to explore, experiment, and develop creative problem-solving skills.

Develop Technological Proficiency

Offer programs and workshops that teach essential digital skills, coding, and other technological competencies.

Build Community Partnerships

Collaborate with schools, community organizations, and businesses to create a strong network of support for participants.

Empower Youth Leaders:

Identify and nurture young leaders who can inspire and mentor their peers.

Create a Sustainable Model:

Develop a sustainable business model that allows 2-6 Labs to continue serving the community for years to come.

Theory of Change

Labs Model

By providing a comprehensive learning environment that fosters creativity, innovation, and entrepreneurship through STEAM, arts, and technology programs, Two-Six Labs will empower marginalized youth and families to achieve their full potential.

Learning: Equipping participants with the knowledge and skills necessary to succeed in education and careers.
Activation: Engaging youth and families in hands-on, experiential learning opportunities.
Building: Fostering a supportive community that nurtures creativity and innovation.
Sustainability: Creating a self-sustaining model that ensures long-term impact.

Ultimately, Two-Six Labs will contribute to a more equitable and prosperous community by developing a skilled workforce, strengthening social connections, and inspiring future generations.

LABS stands for: Learning, Activation, Building, Sustainability

GET INVOLVED

If you’re interested in partnership with the Two-Six Project please follow the links below!

For all Inquiries regarding Two Six Labs

Director of Two-Six Labs: Ms. Crystal Woodard E: crystal@twosixproject.com

Director of Facilities and Site Management: Anthony “Chester” Jones E: chester@twosixproject