An After-school and Summer programming that is focused on empowering girls of color aged 6 to 17 years old to make informed choices by addressing societal factors such as low self-esteem, negative environmental influences, and their psychological well-being. The Budding Rose Program addresses the specific needs of girls of color below:

Social Needs: By creating a supportive community, the program addresses the negative environmental influences that affect girls of color

Educational Needs: Empowering girls to make informed choices is an educational component, meeting the need for knowledge and understanding.

Emotional Needs: The principles of Acknowledgment, Healing, Progression, Edification, Encouragement, and Equipping (A.H.P.E.E.E.) indicate a focus on emotional well-being, providing emotional support and encouragement.

Personal and Professional Growth: The program's goal is facilitating balance and promoting personal and professional growth suggests a focus on self-actualization and career development, meeting higher-level needs.

The goal of the program is to facilitate a balance between how girls see themselves in their home lives and how others may view them at school. We do this while also promoting personal and professional growth. Our approach is guided by the principles of Acknowledgment, Healing, Progression, Edification, Encouragement, and Equipping (A.H.P.E.E.E.).

“The ABCs of Self Love” a book that helps foster a strong, positive community through individual growth.

For inservice

In addition to the book we also provide, a 30-day Gratitude journal for the in-service cohort sessions to equip the young ladies and women of color with the emotional skills needed to not only combat current barriers but also reshape their future outcomes.

The Rose That Grew From the Concrete is a 10-12 Week Cohort transformative program dedicated to empowering women 18 years and up and those who are in the reentry process after periods of incarceration. Our goal is to provide justice-impacted women with a transformative and supportive experience. The cohort focuses on addressing critical aspects of personal development and rebuilding lives, which will address the following topics: Who You Are NOW, Designing Your New Life, Family Reunification, Parenting Skills, Forgiveness, Mental Wellness, and Mindfulness.

This programming is dedicated to the empowerment of young ladies and formerly incarcerated and justice-impacted women reentering society and their communities. The program lasts for 10-12 weeks and it’s designed to support up to ten justice-impacted women 18 years and older. The program covers a comprehensive range of topics, beginning with a deep exploration of their current selves, and how to regain confidence and redefine their identity. Participants are encouraged to defy external expectations and focus on recognizing their strengths. As the program progresses, the women move on to designing their new lives, setting clear goals, identifying resources, building a support network, and establishing personal objectives related to finances, career, housing, education, and life skills. They also explore the concept of family reunification, examining whom they want or need to reconnect with, what changes have been made, and how to listen and respond to their truths.

We understand that highlighting what is important and offering practical skills and tools for empowerment and personal growth, is a determining factor. Throughout the 10-12 weeks, the women build a strong foundation for self-improvement, healing, and personal transformation, ultimately fostering mental and emotional well-being.