Make A Difference For Our GirlsA 4-day event to inspire people to give generously to nonprofits serving young black women and their personal growth and development.
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ESSENCE Girls United will provide young African American girls with the opportunity for success in lifestyle, career, education and community. ESSENCE launched this impactful initiative to inspire young African-American women to become the leaders of the future in core pillars that include leadership & self-love. With its focus on mentoring young girls, this multi-platform program will feature year-round video, digital and social content that will focus on core pillars, including: “Owning Your Power,” “Presenting with Confidence,” “Developing Brand You,” “Finding Your Voice,” “Making a Difference In Your Community,” “Life Skills 101,” and “Self-Love.” The initiative will also feature workshops and conversations with thought leaders, and events such as the upcoming ESSENCE Girls United Summit and much more.
Keynote Conversations
Bridge the gap between your current situation and what lies ahead in empowering advice brought to you live by the most influential Black voices in business, politics, economics and more.
The Beautiful Foundation
The Beautiful Foundation provides a safe environment for the leadership development in under-served young women by focusing on: self esteem, entrepreneurial thinking and their emotional, mental & physical well-being.
Members Only Lounge
Connect with professionals in your field in an intimate lounge complete with refreshments and more exclusive perks!
Giving Challenge Partners
The Beautiful Foundation
The Beautiful Foundation provides a safe environment for the leadership development in under-served young women by focusing on: self esteem, entrepreneurial thinking and their emotional, mental & physical well-being.
PINK House
The mission of PINK House is to provide young ladies in the New Orleans area with the atmosphere, exposure, and experiences that will develop self-appreciation, social responsibility, effective communication, and leadership skills that will promote scholastic and social-emotional growth to excel in today's society.
National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Inc- Metropolitan Baton Rouge Chapter
Our mission is advocate on behalf of black women and girls to promote leadership development and gender equity in the areas of health, education and economic empowerment.
Project Butterfly
Project Butterfly New Orleans is an African-centered rites of passage program that provides mentoring and culturally-rooted programming to prepare girls of African descent for their transition from adolescence to adulthood.
The Orchid Society
Our Mission is to maintain a strong network of professional women while serving as positive role models for young girls in the community through community service, mentoring and social awareness programming.
Saint Mary's Academy
Saint Mary's Academy's long tradition continues as a private Catholic college preparatory co-educational elementary and a middle / high school for young women. In a family oriented atmosphere, Saint Mary's is committed to educating the whole person. Students are taught to live Christian values, think critically, give service and act responsibly in a global society.
Outstanding Mature Girlz
Outstanding Mature Girlz organization serves, mentors, and educates girls in the areas of HIV/AIDS, STDs, health and wellbeing. The organization provides a fun, informative public awareness platform for girls in and around Greater Baton Rouge, as well as the state of Louisiana.
ST. KATHERINE DREXEL PREPARATORY SCHOOL
St. Katherine Drexel Preparatory School is a Catholic, College Preparatory School that provides for the holistic development of Christian young ladies through the harmonious blending of spiritual, moral, intellectual, and physical strengths. Drexel Prep stresses academic excellence while cultivating students' self-esteem and leadership skills to improve the local and global communities.
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