Programs

Portraits of Purpose: F4F
Girls as young as twelve are introduced to the importance of having a healthy self-image by engaging in a be (you)tiful two part photo shoot : 1) I am imperfect 2) yet, I am be (you)tiful.
Portraits of Purpose is a program that provides girls with the knowledge and self-confidence they need to embrace their individuality and understand that true beauty originates from an acceptance of self. Participation in this program will afford young women the opportunity to understand and truly become self-aware in order to understand that beauty truly is more than outward appearance, and that it is a patchwork of intrinsic traits, life experiences, and self confidence. Young women learn how to embrace their shortcomings and use them to propel them to their dreams and avoid feeling self-conscious about their outward appearances. Equally important, the program provides girls the opportunity to discuss their own perceptions of beauty based on the information they receive from the media, local communities, and their environments.
Perceived negative self-images plague young women today throughout our communities and across the globe. Statistics show that the vast majority of girls growing up today have a negative self-image. Most will attempt to overcome these negative self-images and obtain the acceptance of others by engaging in increasingly risky activities including sex, violence, and substance abuse. In most instances, low self-esteem is the catalyst for engaging in such activities.
This program serves young women who are in need of positive self-images. The majority of this program’s participants are likely to come from disadvantaged families with low incomes.
The ability to develop and maintain positive self-images is a necessity for today’s young women. Once they become confident and secure in their own skin, they are be better equipped to become strong and contributing members of society. Regardless of size, shape, color, or ethnicity, every young woman is a unique reflection of beauty.
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Be(you)tiful Breakfast
Girls as young as eight are introduced to important life concepts, including money management, entrepreneurship, social responsibility and civic engagement, career opportunities, and the importance of education, including alternative educational opportunities. Women in the community provide young women an inside look at each of these topics while engaging them in open and candid discussions.
Be(you)tiful Breakfast is a bi-monthly program that connects young girls with local community women as well as their peers who can help guide them towards success. The program provides girls with the information and guidance they need to make informed decisions about their future goals, while providing an outline for accomplishing such goals. The program gives girls the opportunity to discuss their fears and challenges and provides them with open lines of communication to individuals and tools that will assist them in overcoming these barriers to success.
Moreover, the Be (you)tiful Breakfast is a program that offers girls the unique opportunity to fellowship and network with community leaders. Participation in this program will enable young women to become astutely aware of their potential and develop a road map for success, while being educated on a variety of important topics. This program serves young women who desire assistance in realizing their passions .

Mogul Mentoring
Girls as young as twelve will be partnered with women in the community who are making a difference in the community. The young women will be educated on what it means to be a mogul and how they themselves can become a mogul. This program will focus heavily on raising the participant’s knowledge of social awareness and civic engagement. Young women will have the opportunity to network with their mentors both locally and nationally while engaging in activities specifically designed to cultivate their character.
Mogul Mentoring is an ongoing program dedicated to providing young women with positive images of success. Upon completion of the 9-month program, participants will be expected to consistently engage in community service and civic endeavors that contribute to the success of others. This program serves young women who desire to be partnered with individuals who are already achieving goals that are consistent with their own passions and interests.

Be (you)tiful Ball

The Be(you)tiful Ball is the annual “coming out” event for program participants of the Foundation for the Future. At this annual event, Foundation for the Future will showcase the success of the organization and it’s programs for the year. The community will be invited to participate in these events, and exhibits that promote the mission of Foundation for the Future. The Be (you) tiful ball will feature speaking events, workshops, exhibits, and a concert in preparation for the presentation of the programs participant for the year. At this event, young women who have participated in the Foundation for the Future’s programs throughout the year will have the opportunity to demonstrate their knowledge and convey how Foundation for the Future has impacted them in a positive manner.

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