A Different Kind a Mother’s Day?
Like many holidays in 2020, this will be a Mother’s Day we probably won’t forget. This Mother’s Day some of us will have to practice social distancing from our elderly mothers and grandmothers. We won’t be going to the Mother’s Day brunch or having a fancy Mother’s day dinner at that packed favorite restaurant. We […]
JIW, Deyona B. Shares What She Learned During The College Tour
On March 19th-20th, fifteen Journey Into Womanhood participants travelled to Orlando, FL on a college tour of the University of Central Florida and Rollins College. While on the tour the young ladies had the opportunity to explore prospective majors, visit historic buildings, and learn more about student life. Special thanks to our sponsors for making this […]
JIW, Dejah M. Shares What She Learned From Fidelity Volunteers
Journey Into Womanhood participants had the opportunity to learn about financial literacy using the JA Girl$ curriculum on Saturday, February 7. This special workshop was facilitated by Fidelity Investments Women’s Networking Group, a team of professional women dedicated to development through networking and volunteer opportunities in the Jacksonville region. Read what one of our girls […]
Communication Tips For Parents By: Elexia Coleman-Moss
How many times have we heard communication is key? In this busy world that we live in I heard from parents and teens that communication is difficult because of time or because of communication barriers. I often encourage the parents that I work with to take time out to communicate with respect with their children. […]
Encouragement For 2015
This New Year of 2015 offers new opportunities to move forward in your lives as young ladies and young women. Young ladies must understand that they are more powerful than they could ever imagine. The time for self-doubt, low self-esteem and low academic abilities should cease just as 2014 ceased and 2015 begins. It sounds […]