The Northeast Performing Arts Group (NEPAG) is an award-winning, culturally-based arts and education program whose mission is “To develop and foster the creative talents of youth in the Northeast/Southeast corridors of Washington, D.C. through performing and visual arts, as an alternative to street life and to teach the invaluable lessons of discipline, commitment and team motivation”. NEPAG has trained over 15,000 youth and helped more than 400 enroll in college.