Girls Living Life On Purpose, (GLLOP) is an awarding winning, faith-based, positive youth development organization. GLLOP is dedicated to empowering African American and minority girls to discover, connect and pursue their divine purpose. We offer a variety of girl empowerment programs and services designed to prevent risky behavior, build confidence, strengthen families and support teen girls as they transition to womanhood.GLLOP was birthed in 2005 by Founder andExecutive Director, Leslie Denman and established as a 501c3 nonprofit organization in October 2007.
Our Vision
To empower girls from the inside-out. We envision girls celebrating their femininity. We envision girls at the conclusion of each program level possessing the understanding, wisdom and knowledge to live life on purpose. We envision girls better equipped to make good, sound decisions to accomplish all that they purpose to do. We envision girls developing a plan and taking action, not allowing their race, gender, community, or financial status to limit their potential.
Our Mission
Our mission is to inspire girls from all walks of life to discover who they are, to connect with other like minded girls and to pursue their purpose with passion. We are all about one thing – PURPOSE and we’re experts at it.
Our Programs
Purpose is something each of us were born with but sadly too few of us truly embrace and fulfill it. So here at GLLOP we have made it our business to help as many teen girls as we can find, embrace and fulfill their divine purpose.We are proud to say that we have impacted the lives of over 500 girls since we opened our doors in 2005. How do we do it? Glad you asked…
The Purpose Girls Academy (PGA)
Here is where Purpose Girls are made. PGA is the place to be for all girls ready to discover and leap into their purpose. PGA is uniquely designed for teen girls who are ready to:
– Be challenged to THINK in a new way
– Go deeper to discover their true identity
– Gain clarity and add structure to their life
– Learn and implement proven strategies for success
– Claim their birthright to purpose and prosperity
Our proven and content-rich curriculum challenges and motivates teen girls to play a BIGGER game and now girls everywhere have a choice in how they want to experience PGA. In addition to our Dallas campus we now offer a virtual campus. Students receive teaching and support through intimate monthly group coaching sessions, dynamic workshops, and teleseminars guaranteed to increase each girl’s capacity to live authentically and purposefully from her CORE. Whether you are a local teen or abroad, you can enroll and begin your journey to the real you. We offer two membership levels at the Purpose Girls Academy and one of them is absolutely FREE.
Additional PGA Virtual Campus Benefits
- Monthly group telechats on topics that will help to build your character and increase your self-esteem.
- Receive discounts and special to all GLLOP sponsored events
- Weekly Purpose Pointers via text and email from Coach Leslie to help you stay focused and encouraged
- Monthly newsletter filled with tips, advice and strategies on relationships, success, self-esteem, faith, fashion and higher learning.
Purpose Girl Mentor-Coach Program
In Dallas County between 1992-2002 there was an 54% increase in female for violent felony offenses. During the same period, misdemeanor assaults increased 183%. Though this number is on the decline today it is not declining fast enough. There is still much to be done and we need your help. Through an innovative partnership with the Dallas County Juvenile Department (DCJD), Girls Living Life On Purpose, Inc (GLLOP) has the opportunity to reach out and mentor girls ages 12 to 17 of Dallas County who are being adjudicated through the DCJD. These girls have many challenges, but mostly they just need someone positive in their life. Mentors can help by offering support, a listening ear and heart, reinforcement and accountability. Most are from low-income, single-parent families. Mentoring relationship begins while the girl is in the custody of the juvenile department and will continue once they are released.
For more information about this wonderful organization, please visit http://www.gllopinc.org or find them on Facebook http://www.facebook.com/GLLOPInc. For information about becoming a mentor email, info@gllopinc.org.
