Purple W.I.N.G.S. Organization 501 c(3) is a multicultural non-profit organization whose acronym stands for Women Inspiring Noble Girls Successfully. It is devoted solely to help at-risk girls particularly those facing the challenges of: poverty, failing or dropping out of school, promiscuity, victims of human trafficking, the sex-trade industry, violence and other negative traps. Purple W.I.N.G.S. will help those facing challenges to ultimately use their personal power to reach their goals and dreams.
Through supportive conversation circles, a goal setting program, peer and adult mentoring, and a variety of community-based activities, Purple W.I.N.G.S. girls will practice important skills including not limited to: listening to and understanding the viewpoints of others, communicating clearly, thinking critically, and making sound decisions.
The Mission
Provide: Mentorship, Self-Enhancement, Educational, Social, Leadership, Prevention Programs, Life Skills Training, and Support Mechanisms to help young girl’s city wide between the ages of 12 and 19, particularly those in underserved and distressed communities to become more productive citizens and women of excellence and integrity.
The Vision
* To provide life-changing, high quality programs for girls.
* To promote and provide an environment that allows girls to be themselves and reach their full potential.
* To positively transform how girls perceive themselves and their place in society.
Programs
Butterflies – Girls between the age of 7 through 11. This program focuses on Self-Esteem, Self-Image, Lil SIS (Stay in School).
Ladybugs – Girls between the age of 12 and 19. This program focuses on Self-Esteem, Body Image, Teen pregnancy prevention, runaway prevention, teen homelessness, partner abuse, violence, and bullying.
Angels – Prevent, Identify, Rescue, & Restore victims of sex trafficking. This program in partnership with other agencies offers support to adolescent girls indentified as victims of sexual slavery.
Reproductive Health – Teaches girls to be responsible for their own sexual health, Understanding your body, Reproductive Health, STD, HIV/AIDS prevention, How to talk to your partner, Proper Body Care, Body Image, Self-Esteem.
For more information on the Purple W.I.N.G.S. Organization visit www.purplewings.org.
