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Who We Are
She Shines: Girls Leadershp Development Program, Inc. is a tax-exempt 501 (c)(3) approved charitable organization recognized by the IRS.
Our Mission
She Shines: Girls Leadership Development Program is dedicated to empowering girls and young women through leadership development, education, and community engagement to become confident, compassionate leaders who fearlessly embrace their potential, uplift others, and create positive change in their communities and beyond by blazing trails of excellence.
Vision Statement
At She Shines, we envision a world where every girl has the opportunity to discover her full potential, lead with confidence, and positively impact her community. We empower girls to embrace their unique strengths, cultivate their passions, and become unstoppable forces for change. Together, we ignite a movement of fearless female leaders who shine brightly, inspire others, and create a future where gender equality is not just a dream, but a reality. Together, WE shine!
Organizational Goals
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Support healthy lifestyles by offering health and fitness programs;
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Campaign against violence, drug abuse, alcohol abuse and sexual misbehavior among youth;
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Encourage giving back by providing monthly community service project;
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Encourage money management and entrepreneurship by offering business and finance and entrepreneurship programs;
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Encourage post graduate education by discussing the possibilities of a college education, visiting local colleges, offering assistance with application submissions and providing scholarships to qualifying participants.
Motto
"Little Girls With Dreams, Become Women With Vision"
Scripture
"You are the light of the world. A city on a hill cannot be hidden." — Matthew 5:14 (NIV)
Flower
Pink Azaleas
In spiritual terms, the Azalea flower is linked to the idea of enlightenment and beauty.
The Azalea flower is a symbol of purity, feminine beauty, and self-control. It is believed to represent the ability to see through appearances and seek true beauty that can be found within. Azaleas were believed to represent prosperity, wealth, and good luck in love and marriage. The Azalea flower is associated with the arrival of spring and the start of a new beginning. In addition, the Azalea flower is also believed to have healing properties.
Spirit Animal
The Hummingbird
Hummingbirds are considered powerful totem animals and spirit guides. These tiny creatures carry profound metaphysical significance and can guide us toward a path of self-discovery, love, joy, and resilience. Known for their vibrant colors, these hummingbirds embody creativity, individuality, freedom, transformation, healing and expressiveness – much like the varied hues on a hummingbird’s feathers. Hummingbirds serves as a reminder to embrace love, joy, playfulness, lightness of being, independence, and the sweetness in life – all virtues celebrated within feminine energy.