No Sister Left Behind was founded to lessen the disparities associated with underserved women in our communities as it concerns their well-being. Our mission is to "Establish a networking system of support among women to promote total well-being." We believe there are 7 aspects to achieving total well-being: Social, Mental, Emotional, Physical, Financial, Career and Community. We provide the following programs and events which address these well-being aspects:
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Higher Education Empowerment Program (HEEP): This program is for women 18 and up, with a high school diploma and a desire to achieve a higher education. We focus on three areas we believe are essential for success in achieving a higher education: DETERMINATION, MINDSET, and MINDFULNESS.
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"ExposeHer" Academy: This is a week-long academy for underserved girls entering 8th-12th grades. The program addresses empowering girls through self-identity, expression, health, leadership, building resilience and exposing them to the non-traditional sport of golfing as an avenue for discipline, networking and college scholarship. The program is facilitated by Janell Burton and Crystal Madden founders of "Becoming Phenomenally You".
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"HealingHearts" Women's Trauma Peer Support Group: This program provides a "safe space" where women who have experienced trauma, can come and receive the tools needed to help in their healing process.
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"SheThrives" 12-week Women's Mental Health Wellness Program: Twelve "life-changing" sessions on topics such as "Stress & Anxiety Management", "Healing From Trauma" "Emotional Intelligence" are facilitated by 12 community leaders. This program is presented online.
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Women of Excellence Luncheon Fundraising Event: We acknowledge three women in our community which go above and beyond to meet a need of others within our community.
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5K Walk for Mental Health Awareness Fundraising Event: This 5k Walk is a unity walk to bring awareness to the need for mental health as well as helping to get rid of the stigma associated with mental health.
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Total Well-Being Conference Fundraising Event: "Women Awakening to Wellness": The conference is held to bring well-being information presented by professional women each speaking on a topic concerning well-being.
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"NSLB Cares" Christmas Event: For this joyous event we provide food, snacks and gifts to 75 women who are currently incarcerated.