Heelz2Healing

"Ms. Cameka, you don't look like that happened to you."

As a behavior management counselor for Dallas county there were times I was compelled to let the girls I was blessed with counseling know that they were not alone. In these moments of sharing with them the story behind my scars that mirrored their wounds, for some, was the first time being exposed to see a path towards survival for a better life beyond their circumstances.

Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) are traumatic events that happen in early childhood development during the ages of 0-17. In America, 61% of black children and 51% of Hispanic children have experienced at least one ACE, compared to 40% of white children. ACEs have also been directly associated to the rising rates of depression, anxiety, and suicidal ideation rates in at-risk girls.  I am a survivor of 9 of the 10 most common ACEs.  

While working for the county I not only saw myself in the girls I counseled, I also understood their hopelessness. In spite of their reality, I was missioned with introducing them to a promising future.  

FASTell Girl Model2Mentor Program is committed to transforming the lives of young girls who have experienced 2 or more Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) that have the potential of greatly impacting their transition into adulthood negatively. Our organization recognizes their potential but also identifies those barriers that interfere with them seeing and believing in their potential  due to their experiences with early childhood trauma. 

To ensure these girls have ACCESS to a higher quality of life beyond their experiences, FASTell Girl Model2Mentor Program was developed to provide these girls with quality evidenced-based services and resources through our B.E.T System method: Behavior Management, Exposure/Environment through mentoring, and Tutoring in academic advisement. 

Our goal is to raise $25,000 for our spring cycle 2024 to help sponsor ten (10) girls, purchase digital curriculum, and set-up cost for the organizations resale store BULLY Boutique. BULLY Boutique was uniquely developed to attract the FASHIONISTA in every young lady to be bold, powerful, and a statement maker for change. 

BULLY is an empowering acronym to defeat depression in girls and young women. Depression rates have increased drastically in adolescent girls and even higher in minority girls. We believe by teaching our girls to BULLY Depression; By Unequivocally Learning & Loving Yourself we are equipping them with an essential component in battling those negative belief systems that took root from experiencing the ACEs of their story. 

We believe in the power of transparency. Each dollar you donate is purposefully allocated, and its impact measured to show good stewardship over what we care about the most. Here's a detailed breakdown of how each dollar will be used and the performance goals associated with them:

Sponsoring Dreams: $10,000

Measurement: Number of girls enrolled and successfully completing the program.

Performance Goal: Enroll and graduate 10 girls in the spring cycle with a 90%+ program completion rate.

7 Mindsets Curriculum: $3,700

Measurement: Progress tracking in skills development, performance metrics, and outcome achievement using the digital platform.

Performance Goal: Achieve an 85%+ success rate in the set curriculum milestones for each participant. Generate quarterly progress reports showcasing individual and collective growth.

Program Materials: $5,950

Measurement: Quantity of materials procured, utilization rates, and feedback on the quality and effectiveness of materials.

Performance Goal: Ensure 95% utilization of procured materials. Gather feedback after every cycle and aim for a 90%+ satisfaction rate regarding the quality and relevance of materials. The products created by the girls using the materials are used in fundraising initiatives. 

Bully Boutique Setup: $5,350

Measurement: Boutique establishment costs, sales metrics, and revenue generation.

Performance Goal: Successfully set up the boutique within budget. Achieve a monthly sales growth rate of 10% and funnel 100% of profits back into administrative support.

FASTell Girl Model2Mentor understands every dollar is a step towards making a meaningful difference. By laying out our performance goals, we aim to create a culture of accountability and trust. Our commitment is not just to the girls we serve but also to our generous supporters. Together, the Heelz2Healing Campaign can be established as a benchmark in programmatic excellence and financial transparency.