The #BlackGirlJoyChallenge launches on International Day of the Girl and aims to spread JOY to promote the mental, social, emotional, and holistic well-being of Black girls and gender-expansive youth in the South .Application submission begins with October 11th to October 25th, 2023.
atlanta, October 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Southern Black Girls and Women Consortium (Southern Black Girls) Excited to announce their signature special cycle #BlackGirlJoyChallengein partnership with Grammy Award-winning musicians, entrepreneurs, and philanthropists. megan thee stallion‘s Pete & Thomas Foundation. Today we are launching this unique collaboration.international women’s day,” is also supported. Nike Aims to empower and uplift young Black girls and gender expansive youth across the South America, promoting mental health and wellness through the celebration of joy.The challenge will be run from Wednesday, October 11th through Wednesday, October 25thand will award 100 microgrants to young girls and gender-expansive youth between the ages of 12 and 24 across the South. America.
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“We are very excited about the collaboration with megan thee stallion’s Pete & Thomas Foundation” marika berry rogersExecutive Director of Southern Black Girls. “There’s a song that goes, ‘I’m working out alone, but together we’re stronger.’ This line also applies to this special cycle of #BlackGirlJoyChallenge, because together, we’re stronger together. Because we are igniting a movement that celebrates mental health and wellness through the simple yet powerful act of spreading the word. This collaboration represents the collective strength of Southern Black girls, and this We believe this will be the most influential cycle ever.”
The #BlackGirlJoyChallenge was created by Southern Black Girls to introduce the concept of JOY as an important component of young girls’ mental health and self-care. This initiative awards small grants to applicants with engaging and creative ideas for spreading joy and positivity within their communities. Previous winners include: Drive-In Movie Experiences During the Pandemic, Launching a Program to Address Period Poverty, Introducing a Robotics Team for Black Women, and Teaching Proper Hair Care and Cool Styling/Braiding Techniques We have organized many influential events, including hosting salon parties. , host a special “paint night” party to find joy through art, raise support for park restoration to provide a clean and safe environment for children to play, and help homeless people in need. Distributing “bags of blessings” and so on.
The Pete and Thomas Foundation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to uplifting and supporting women, children, seniors, and underserved communities. houston, texas And around the world. This partnership marks his second collaboration with the Pete and Thomas Foundation and Southern Black Girls, following the success of the 2022 Joy Is Our Journey Dream Bus Tour. This special cycle of #BlackGirlJoyChallenge, in partnership with the Pete and Thomas Foundation, will focus on mental health and wellness.
The #BlackGirlJoyChallenge is open to qualified applicants residing in the Southern 13-state region. Americainclude Alabama, arkansas, florida, georgia, kentucky, louisiana, mississippi, north carolina, south carolina, east texas, tennessee, west virginiaand Virginia. Entrants must describe their idea for spreading joy in their community to win a prize. Once the submission period closes, applications will be reviewed and winners will be selected by a committee of Southern Black Girl Youth Ambassadors and Wisdom Council based on project ideas that spread creative joy. If selected, the challenge winner will receive a microgrant to complete the JOY project.
Interested applicants can learn more about the Pete & Thomas Foundation’s #BlackGirlJoyChallenge requirements, eligibility, and how to apply by visiting: https://www.blackgirljoychallenge.org.
Applicants are also encouraged to sign up for one of the following: Black Girl Joy Challenge Q&A Workshop, educate applicants on how to submit winning ideas and other helpful tips.Workshops are held every Tuesday and Thursday October 12th,end with October 19th.
For any other questions or inquiries regarding the #BlackGirlJoyChallenge, please contact us at: [email protected]or call 334-694-8546 extension 102.
To learn more about the work and impact of the Southern Black Girls and Women Consortium, visit: www.SouthernBlackGirls.orgor follow us @south_blackgirls upon Facebook, and Instagram and @BlackGirlsDream upon twitter.
About the Southern Black Girls and Women Coalition
The Southern Black Girls and Women Consortium (Southern Black Girls) is fully coordinated by a community of Black women involved in philanthropy, activism, and girls’ work with deep roots in movement building throughout the Southeast. This partnership recognizes their critical role and the importance of centering the lived experiences and leadership of those most affected by deep-seated injustices. SBGWC is comprised of four anchor institutions including: Appalachian Community Foundation, black belt community foundation, Fund for Southern Communities and TruthSpeaks Innovation Foundation. See below for more information. www.SouthernBlackGirls.orgor follow @SouthernBlackGirls Facebook, twitter and Instagram.
About the Pete & Thomas Foundation
The Pete and Thomas Foundation is a nonprofit organization founded by. megan thee stallion And we aim to catalyze resources to create meaningful, positive change in the lives of women, children, seniors, and underserved communities around the world. The organization focuses on her three core areas of education, housing, health and wellness, supporting mission-aligned nonprofit organizations, raising awareness about key campaigns, and raising awareness of its owned and operated activities. We are committed to being at the forefront. For more information, please visit: www.peteandthomasfoundation.orgor follow @PeteThomasFdn Instagram, Facebook, twitter and tick tock.
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