About Us
Our Mission
Our mission is to empower youth by developing their talents, enabling them to realize their dreams through the Arts, Dance, music, and core educational tutoring. We are dedicated to nurturing creativity, building confidence, and fostering academic excellence in a safe, inclusive, and supportive environment. By providing access to enriching experiences and mentorship, we aim to equip young people with the tools they need to thrive personally, academically, and artistically, helping them become leaders and changemakers in their communities.
Our Vision
Our vision is to enrich the communities of West Garfield Park and Austin by delivering high-quality programming in the areas of arts, culture, and youth development over the next three to five years. We aim to foster community involvement not only as audience members but also as active participants in planning and performing in events. To support this vision, we will implement a strategic fundraising plan to increase revenue and expand our youth programs. This includes offering mentorship. academic support, and health-focused initiatives that equip young people with the tools they need to succeed in life. Within our five-year plan, we also envision launching youth modeling and fashion design programs that highlight diverse cultural styles. By incorporating designs and traditions from various cultures, we aim to build bridges between communities, encouraging mutual understanding, respect, and shared learning. Through these efforts, we will help young people recognize that, despite coming from different backgrounds, we are united by common hopes, talents, and dreams. Ultimately, we strive to empower young people to discover their unique identities, express themselves creatively, and cultivate an entrepreneurial mindset for long-term success.
Meet Our Founders
Victoria Allen
Victoria Allen
Victoria Allen
Victoria's journey started a little rocky before she entered this world.
After six siblings, doctors told her mom the odds are that you or the baby may not make it. Her mom said if it came down to that, save the baby and name her Victoria, for she had a purpose to be here. At the age of 25, Divine Purpose was born. She started with Divine
Victoria's journey started a little rocky before she entered this world.
After six siblings, doctors told her mom the odds are that you or the baby may not make it. Her mom said if it came down to that, save the baby and name her Victoria, for she had a purpose to be here. At the age of 25, Divine Purpose was born. She started with Divine Purpose Dance Academy for praise dance and hip hop in the Chicago Park district. A year later, my husband, Daniel Allen, and his wife decided to expand and add choir, drama, piano, and drums, and Divine Purpose Youth Performing Arts Center (DPYPAC) was our new name. Victoria is a mom of three daughters and a student at Ashford University, where she is pursuing a degree in early childhood education. Our story began with a simple desire: to make the right choices for our families through what we learned from prior experiences. We were parents searching for safe options but unsure where to turn. We both enjoyed bringing quality performing arts to youth, and when we thought of the many ways to save our youth in the communities, Divine Purpose Youth Performing Arts Center was born as a result of two people
Daniel Allen
Victoria Allen
Victoria Allen
Retired Lieutenant Daniel Allen was born and raised on the West Side of Chicago to a single mother, Corrine Allen, who was a strong parent and a woman of God. She kept Daniel busy with music and sports. His oldest sibling, Loretta Allen, has been like a mother and big sister to him, and an awesome, unsung leader in Daniel's life. Daniel a
Retired Lieutenant Daniel Allen was born and raised on the West Side of Chicago to a single mother, Corrine Allen, who was a strong parent and a woman of God. She kept Daniel busy with music and sports. His oldest sibling, Loretta Allen, has been like a mother and big sister to him, and an awesome, unsung leader in Daniel's life. Daniel attended Northern Illinois University and was the head drummer for the NIU black choir. Daniel completed his Bachelor's degree in Liberal Arts at Chicago State University with a minor in music. He obtained a Master's degree from Calumet College of St.
Joseph's in Law Enforcement Administration. He has been working with the Chicago Police Department for 30 years and has received 117 prestigious awards during his career with the Chicago Police Department.
Department. Daniel Allen is aware that he is a blessed man because he has a strong woman by his side: his wife, Victoria Allen, along with his three beautiful daughters, Danielle Allen, Tamera Allen, and Jada Allen.