POWER OF YOU TEENS 2024 COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS FUNDRAISER!

The Power of You Teens (POYT) is an innovative 501(c)(3) non-profit Mentoring and Empowerment Organization serving girls, ages 11-18, in the Harlem, Detroit, and Atlanta communities. We bring a world of hope and opportunities to girls who need it most. Our mission is to inspire girls to be Confident, College Bound, and Career Ready! We recognize powerful girls grow up to be secure and confident women, setting the stage for their futures as leaders and agents of change. Research supporting this is why we call our young women, POWERGIRLS.

Since 2016, we have provided over 30 college scholarships for our PowerGirls! This year, we have four incredible PowerGirls who will attend college. Our goal is to raise $20,000 to provide our deserving PowerGirls college scholarships and to continue to provide dynamic educational programming for teen girls. POYT’s year-round programming and workshops are designed to combat the negative influences many young women face, especially young women of color.

With your help, we can continue to tear down barriers to success and create more ladders of opportunity for teen girls. Each PowerGirl Scholarship recipient will receive between $1,250-2,000 in scholarship funds. The resources may be used to pay for any education expense deemed necessary by the college, including books, a laptop, lab equipment, housing, tuition, fees, transportation, living expenses, and course materials. Any remaining funds will go towards expenses for our programs and workshops for our PowerGirls.

THE POWER OF YOU TEENS

At POYT, we are committed to providing the necessary tools, learning opportunities, and resources to inspire teens from potential to power. Through our tuition-free educational workshops and mentorship programs, we create a safe, fun, and inspirational environment that ignites the spark for girls to be Brave, Bold, and Brilliant. We believe every student deserves access to the resources and support they need to succeed, regardless of their background or financial situation. Our PowerGirl workshops address: college preparation, improving academic performance, self-esteem and confidence training, career preparation, communication and leadership skills for the 21st century, financial literacy, stress reduction, conflict resolution, life skills, mind, body, and spirit wellness.

We encourage character/leadership development, academic achievement, and prepare our PowerGirls to be Confident, College Bound, and Career Ready. Our organization helps change the trajectory of girls’ lives by encouraging character development, academic achievement, and community service. We're passionate about developing tomorrow's agents of change who understand their self-worth and how they can make a positive impact in their community and the world!

For more information about our organization and to view a video of one of our events, please visit our website: http://thepowerofyouteens.org/. We have also been featured on numerous news programs, including a prime-time special on Fox5 New York entitled Good Day Street Talk: Women Who Shape the Future https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JD4A268XQqY and a news segment on 1010 Wins http://newyork.cbslocal.com/2015/02/22/black-history-month-one-on-one-felicia-gibson-jaycox/

CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR 2024 POWERGIRL HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATES AND SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS!

POWERGIRL SOLÉ

Solé has been a PowerGirl since 2016. She was the valedictorian for her class at Mount Moriah Christian Academy and on the high honor roll. She was also the dance teacher for her school’s dance team. Solé is a talented fashion designer and stylist and recently launched her own brand named, Set Apart. Solé says she created her brand to “remind us that we don’t have to adjust to the world’s standards, we can authentically be ourselves in Christ.” She launched her brand in 2023 and hosted her own fashion show featuring teens modeling her creative fashion designs. Solé is attending LIM College and will study the Business of Fashion!

POWERGIRL ALANI

Alani has been a PowerGirl since 2018. She graduated from Brooklyn High School for Law and Tech with a 3.10 GPA. She is an avid photographer and participated in the Photography Club. Alani is currently attending Pratt Institute and will major in Graphic Design and minor in Photography! She’s also a member of the Pratt Equestrian Team!

POWERGIRL MIYAH

Miyah has been a PowerGirl since 2018. She graduated from Stroudsburg High School. She participated in the NAACP Future Leader Club, Aevidum (I’ve Got Your Back) Club, and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Club. She’s attending the HBCU, Lincoln University, to study Business Management. Miyah looks forward to becoming a successful entrepreneur!

POWERGIRL SCARLETT

Scarlett has been a PowerGirl since 2016. She attended Talent Unlimited High School and graduated with a 3.0 GPA. She loves acting and starred in a number of her school’s productions, including the musical Into the Woods. She was also an active member of the Cheer Team and the Soccer Team.

Scarlett is attending SUNY Plattsburgh and studying childhood and will major in Special Education. She looks forward to becoming a special needs teacher!

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!

Your generosity can make a significant impact on the lives of our PowerGirls, helping us to prepare them for a bright future. Donations of any amount are welcome, and every contribution will help us reach our goal. We are a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization and all donations are tax-deductible.

Beyond Money - We Need Your Help Spreading the Word!!!

Other Ways You Can Help – Every donation is deeply appreciated, but we would love for you to also spread the word about our organization and our mission to help teen girls.

Tell ALL of your friends, relatives, and co-workers! Post about us on your social media platforms!

Recognizing Your Generosity!

The work we do touches girls’ lives in a meaningful way. THANK YOU for Supporting Our Mission and Making a Difference in the lives of Teen Girls. Your Support and Generosity are greatly appreciated!!

Photos by Rachel Elkind Photography