Prior to retiring in San Diego, my mother, KitKat, spent the last 17 years working with survivors of domestic violence in Philadelphia. She spent countless hours working in shelters, being a legal advocate in court, and a friend to the women survivors. Since moving to San Diego, KitKat is volunteering with the Rescue Mission and 4Girls Organization.

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My calling to serve only came a few years ago. Years of working in IT and the renewed push for female equality drove my desire to help empower young women. I was fortunate enough to connect with the 4Girls Organization out of Long Beach California. 4Girls was started by Claudia Copley with a mission to help girls find their voice and strength early in their life.  

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In 2022 I became a 4Girls Board Member. You can support 4Girls with a donation. It only takes $125 to sponsor a young lady for the yearly 2-day empowerment workshop in Long Beach, CA.

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The Mission of 4Girls

 

To inspire and empower middle school girls to identify themselves as authentic, confident, and resilient, preparing them for real-life success.

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Through our annual workshops and ongoing empowerment events in between workshops, 4GIRLS teaches middle school girls new skills that encourage and motivate them to make good choices for real-life success. The 4GIRLS workshop brings together a cross-section of middle school girls for a weekend of inspiration and gives them an opportunity to thrive.

All 4GIRLS programs are offered at no cost to the girls and provide a safe place for them to accept and appreciate themselves for who they are and discover their potential. learn more

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