Higher Learning U Inc

Chalet D’Espoir is the Global Leadership Retreat space and a retreat/gathering space for teams, families and community. Today, we need your help! Hurricane Milton has damaged Chalet D’Espoir, and we need you to help repair and build!

Our girls are raising money to make the Global Leadership Retreat affordable.

So, we are asking you:

We want to make your volunteer experience as much fun as possible, so we hope that some of you can use this as a volunteer vacation of sorts. Come to Florida with family and friends, volunteer for a day or two and then enjoy the space or maybe even go to the nearby theme parks (Lots to choose from- LEGOLAND, Universal Studios, SeaWorld and of Course Disney World.)

So, if you can’t come and help, please donate to provide what’s needed and/or connect us with resources to get this project ready.

Those who can and will volunteer please complete this form, we will connect with you regarding lodging, transportation etc.

About us and the need:

Higher Learning U is a nonprofit based in Colorado with roots that run from Florida to Uganda and is the origin of The African American Young Ladies Summit Program (AAYLS.) We are dedicated to empowerment through leadership development, academic excellence, and personal growth. Leadership and safety are imperative to personal development, The Global Leadership Retreat is one of the spaces where we grow and nurture these skills & values. The girls spend 5 days learning, developing, and practicing skills that they then use in leading the Sista 2 Sista Day of Mentoring Conference, yes, their own conference!

Follow this link for more details about us and the project.

All those who participate will have the opportunity to win a 4 day/3-night stay at Chalet D’Espoir once it’s completed. No purchase necessary to enter to win the 4-day/3-night stay. To learn more about how to enter to win the stay at Chalet D’Espoir follow this link. Bring your family, team or organization back to enjoy the space for a discounted rated.

Help us make a difference! We are raising money to attend the AAYLS Global Leadership Retreat. We will be engaging in all types of learning that we will bring back to our community and apply right away as a leader at the Sista 2 Sista Mentoring Day (Peer to Peer mentoring) on March 7th. Any donation makes an impact. Certain donation levels come with a "Thank You" gift. Gifts can be picked up at the Sista 2 Sista event on March 7th or at the Showcase on April 26th. Thanks in advance for your contribution to our growth and leadership, your support means a lot to us. Please add the name of the young lady you are supporting along with your contribution; the note enables us to connect the contribution to the specific young lady you are supporting.

Thank you!

Support Black Excellence- Be A Part of "When We Were Kings & Queens.

The African American/Black Young Ladies' Summit Program (AAYLS) is a holistic village practice that values, empowers, and equips young women with the tools they will need for a lifelong journey of personal success and achievement. Your attendance and support shows Black Children and the Black Community that you care and allows our work to continue and grow. Proceeds go towards scholarships and program needs. See you at the show!!

Donations are $10 per student and $25 per adult, please donate accordingly.

6:30PM-8:45 PM at Hamilton Middle School, 8600 Dartmouth Ave., Denver. 80231

Engagement of young African American women in AAYLS affirms:

Academic Scholarship (Present & Future)

Overcoming racial barriers in society, school, and in life

Afro-beauty (Beauty, Fashion and History)

Community Engagement & Financial Stability

Belonging, Health & Connecting

Leadership, Self-worth & Confidence

Help me make a difference. I'm raising money to attend the AAYLS Global Leadership Retreat. I will be engaging in all types of learning that I will bring back to my community and apply right away as a leader at the Sista 2 Sista Mentoring Day (Peer to Peer mentoring.) Any donation you make will make an impact. Certain donation levels come with a "Thank You" gift. Please identify your thank you gift when you donate. Gifts can be picked up at the Sista 2 Sista event on April 14th or at the Showcase on April 28th otherwise we will ship them to you. Thanks in advance for your contribution to my growth in leadership, your support means a lot to me. Please add a note to me along with your contribution, the note enables me to keep up with those people who are supporting me. Thank you!!

 Join us, make a difference and have fun doing it!!
                                                                       
The Journey Through The Decades of Black Excellence Showcase 

On April 22nd at 6:30PM we celebrate the decades of Black Excellence in History, Art and Fashion. The African American Young Ladies Summit Program (AAYLS) welcomes you to attend our annual scholarship and Uganda fundraiser. This show allows us to give scholarships to our graduating seniors and support some of our youth leaders to attend our leadership journey to Uganda. Our scholarships' range from $500 to $1000 but are based on available funds raised. Each young lady's journey to Uganda costs $2600. 

The show will be lots of fun for the whole community, learning and celebrating Black History, Black Artistry and Black Beauty.

Requested Donations are : $25 for Adults and $10 for students.  We appreciate all funds donated over the requested amount!

                        Our goal is to provide at least 5 scholarships and pay for two young ladies to attend the conference.

Your contributions impact the education of Black Girls. Thanks in advance for choosing to demonstrate your support  in this way.

If you are interested in participating as an artist of any kind or as a model follow this link  .