Our Mission:
Empower
We empower young ladies to become courageous, faithful and strong women in society.
We are a 501(c)(3) Non-profit Organization
What we do
We empower young ladies between the ages of 12 to 18 to be courageous in who they are, faithful in their pursuit of happiness and strong leaders in the opportunities life presents them.
Our Mission
We empower young ladies between the ages of 12 to 18 to be courageous in who they are, faithful in their pursuit of happiness and strong leaders in the opportunities life presents them.
We encourage young ladies to be the best they can be, and encourage young ladies to love and respect themselves and others. We encourage young ladies to always love themselves first and never settle for less in any area of their lives.
Our Motto
“God designed me perfect in His plan and there’s nothing or no one that can stop me from my purpose in which God magnificently designed specifically for me.”
Our Core Values
Courage
We have the courage to face any challenge that life brings. Courage to be who God designed us to be. Courage against peer pressure. Courage to face our present and our future.
Faith
We have faith in God and ALWAYS put God first. Faith to stand even when it seems that we will fall. Faith to know that with God, all things are possible.
Strength
We have the strength to move forward when we want to give up. Strength to not allow others to tear us down. Strength to stare the challenge in the face and say “You Will Not Win because God designed me strong!”
Our Scripture:
“She is clothed with strength and dignity and she laughs without fear of the future.”
~ Proverbs 31:25
Our Programs
We offer a number of programs to assist our young ladies with our mission. These programs are constantly evolving as we see the need. Our young ladies also keep us updated on the challenges they face, and we as mentors complete the appropriate research to ensure we are providing them with the proper tools to empower, cope, overcome, and succeed.
Round Table Discussions
Round table discussions are an opportunity for our young ladies to voice their challenges, concerns and life experiences of the day-to-day that life and society bring. This is a time for them to be open and honest, and this is a NO JUDGEMENT ZONE. The round table discussions are assembled by age group. These are confidential discussions the young ladies have with their peers and a volunteer Big Sister. Unless a young lady is a threat to themselves or others, the information will remain confidential. The round table topics will be provided in advance of the meeting for parents and guardians to determine if they want their child to participate.
Meet: Every 3rd Saturday of the month, excluding holidays
Location: Virtual via Zoom
Independence Skills
Independence skills help teach our young ladies skills on how to take care of themselves now and in the future, as well as how to take care of others. These sessions include, but are not limited to:
financial budgeting
healthy lifestyles
baking and cooking classes
self love and self confidence
etiquette in different social scenarios
Meet: Every 3rd Saturday of the month, excluding holidays
Location: Virtual via Zoom
College and Company Tours
College tours will be limited to North Carolina colleges and universities at this time. The tours will take place on a Saturday, and more than advance notice will be given. Permission forms will be required for young ladies to attend, no exceptions.
Company tours will be limited to the Durham and Raleigh, NC areas at this time. The tours will take place on a weekday when the Raleigh-Durham area schools are out on break. More than advance notice will be given. Permission forms will be required for young ladies to attend, no exceptions.
Meet: College Tours - Saturdays | Company Tours - Weekdays during school break
Location: TBA
Concerts and Events
These outings and sessions are designed to introduce our young ladies to culture they may or may not have experienced. We attend local age appropriate plays and concerts, experience dining at different local restaurants, participate in painting exercises, tea parties, birthday celebrations, and a host of other fun activities. Permission forms will be required for young ladies to attend any outing, no exceptions.
Meet: Saturdays or Sundays
Location: TBA
Guest Speakers
Periodically DWAPcfs will invite a speaker from our community to speak to our young ladies about their success and how they became who they are. The speakers will include attorneys, CEOs, entrepreneurs, managers, directors, leaders and administrators, just to name a few.
Meet: Saturdays
Location: Virtual via Zoom
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Contact Us
You can reach us by selecting the contact us button, email or phone. Messages will be returned within 48 business hours. We appreciate your patience as we respond to every inquiry.
919.307.9473
contact@dwapcfs.org
We are a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.
Get Involved
It is so easy to get involved. All we ask is that you are an honest person, with a sympathetic heart, who is willing to be a “Big Sister” to our young ladies. As long as you are 21 years or older and willing to offer your time, we welcome you to join us. Background checks and confidentiality agreements are required of all volunteer mentors.
Volunteer opportunities
Looking for a way to productively utilize your free time? Join us as a volunteer mentor. We always need good mentors to assist our young ladies in becoming awesome women!
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Community
The community is the support and back bone of DWAPcfs. Community cash donations and sponsorships help plan activities, events and provide the proper supplies for our young ladies.
