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ONE plus one equals u, inc.

About

OUR Mission

One Plus One Equals U, Inc. (1+1=U, Inc.) serves to impact the lives of teens and young adults, by way of high school completion and post-secondary educational attainment. Through application and implementation of the, “whole child” curricula, 1+1=U, Inc. encourages participants to develop academic scholarship, community engagement in world leadership, self-discipline, integrity and responsibility. The organization impacts the lives of its students through mentorship, enriching experiences, and preparation for and admission to colleges, universities, technical/vocational schools, preparatory military academies, and / or boarding schools. Scroll to learn more about who we are or click below to explore our programs.

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Our Story

How it started

The 1+1=U program began out of the care and compassion of its first student, CJ Spillman, who at the time was a Louisville Central High School junior. CJ was a very athletic football player with great chances of going pro. Everyone at Central recognized the potential in this young man, but few had faith he would excel at anything because of his attitude and lack of overall enthusiasm.

Our Approach

Our students are typically athletically privileged, at-risk, discipline involved, trauma induced, forgotten in the classroom, attention deprived, behaviorally challenged, and/or simply misunderstood. In an effort to sustainably meet their needs, our programming seeks to encourage self-enrichment, family enrichment, and academic enrichment in a holistic environment that promotes leadership and responsibility. We impress upon students the importance of being able to face both victories and lessons gracefully, teaching them how to cope with defeat, while still demonstrating ethical behavior, perseverance, resilience and self-discipline.

Creating One-to-One Relationships

allows us to form a personal bond and provide resources unique to each students needs.

Meeting Kids Where They Are

We strive to get and keep students & athletes off the streets, in school, AND in academic good standing while mentoring & preparing them for scholarly success through college & beyond. Whether it be tutoring to pass a class, another adult to "stay on them", or even assistance with living needs for families facing eviction.

Fostering Self Actualization

By showing young men and women the power of setting goals and working hard to stay focused on achieving them, we help students carve their dreams out of their current reality.

Success Stories →

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Meet

Our Founder

Our organization was unofficially founded in 2004 by Margaret Dunbar-Demaree at Central HS. Aside from her role as loving mother, daughter, sister,  mentor, and servant of God, Margaret holds a B.S. from Eastern Kentucky University, and a M.A. from the University of Louisville, both in Special Education, and an administration certification from Western Kentucky University. In addition, she is a 45 year member of the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. and an October 2022 individual Mayoral Proclamation recipient for participation in the DVULI Leadership Development Program for Urban Youth Workers.


Margaret taught in Bullitt County for 4 years, then Bullitt Lick Middle School and Bullitt East High School. Eventually, she was offered a position at the historically black Louisville Central High School, where she taught for 30 years and began the work that eventually became One Plus One Equals U, Inc. 


Margaret has been featured in several publications for the work 1+1=U, Inc. is doing to help students in the community including the Courier Journal, Business First, VYPE Magazine and Today’s Women Magazine. Margaret has also appeared on WHAS 11,

“Connections with Renee Shaw" show, and interviewed on radio talk shows “Big Talk on Small Business,” B96.5, 101.3 FM, 1350 AM, WLOU, 1450 The Sports Buzz, and ArtxFM-ArtBEAT!

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sponsors college books for one student each year. Make a difference by using our simple and secure donation form below. All donations are 100% tax deductible and can be cancelled at anytime via the emailed receipt. Our students thank you for your support!

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2023 Board Members

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"It takes an education to change a reputation, so 1+1=U, Inc. is just Giving Youth a Chance!”

Margaret dunbar Demaree

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