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Currently, we offer two unique programs for girls. Each program is designed to create a process of change, a relationship of growth and a path to discovery. Our programs are designed to address critical teen issues; issues such as the value of education and achievement, abstinence, promiscuity and teen pregnancy, drugs and alcohol, rape, violence and personal safety.
We empower girls with the truth when dealing with area such as personal values, self-worth, decision making, teen pregnancy prevention, peer influence, media exploitation, abusive relationships, social graces to include etiquette, grooming and hygiene. |
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Our program is designed to run for one calendar year (Jan-Dec) to include:
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The Purpose Girls Academy (PGA)
PGA is a unique program that serves as a foundation to empower girls with a deeper sense of identity and purpose. PGA empowers girls academically, spiritually and emotionally. PGA builds self-confidence, creates accountability, and guides girls along their pathway to purpose. |
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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. |
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Program Goals |
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Encourage girls to discover and celebrate their uniqueness |
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Empower girls to make sound decisions |
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Help girls recognize their passions as it relates to their purpose |
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Develop girls to their full potential |
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Help girls along their pathway to purpose |
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Membership |
The Purpose Girls Academy accepts membership applications between September - November for the following program year. Membership is open to all girls ages 12 to 17. Currently, membership is $40.00 per girl/per calendar year and must be renewed each January. |
How to Join |
Prayerfully consider your commitment. Evaluate your current lifestyle and/or activities to ensure that you can commit to meetings and events. |
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Attend a scheduled GLLOP event/session to see of the organization is a good fit for you. |
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Request a Membership application via our website |
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Return Membership application with at least 50% of the membership fee |
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Attend New Member Orientation with parent or guardian |
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TESTIMONIAL: "I just want to give Leslie Denman kudos on how such a wonderful and awesome job she is doing with Girls Living Life on Purpose. Since my children and I joined the organization, I have learned so much and how to really communicate with them. You get so stuck in the Mommie mode until you actually forget that very own children have their own voice. I can sit back and reminisce on how I use to be as a parent, I use to tell them everything that they were going to do instead of giving them the opportunity to sit down and talk to me and trust me with some of their secrets that they may have been afraid to share with me.
My daughters are delighted to be apart of Girls Living
Life on Purpose because it has taught them how to interact
with other young ladies as well as set the tone for other
young girls who may be younger than them also. It has also
taught them to tune into their desires and not be ashamed
or afraid to thirst for the goals that they have set for
themselves.
I have had my daughters in a lot of organizations throughout
their childhood and I must say this is the one that brings them
joy, laughter, integrity, instructed them on how to cherish their
bodies that God has given them. Leslie, I just want to say that
you are an awesome and power woman of the most high God.
With each email that you send out to share with the family of
Girls Living Life on Purpose lets me know that God is truly smiling
down on you!
I know sometimes things may seem a little dimmer but trust in God
with all your heart and lean not unto your understanding and he shall
direct your path."
My Mentor and Friend
Toni Herbert
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TESTIMONIAL: "Leslie Denman is
a natural motivator. She is a very talented and
dynamic speaker.
She
possesses the rare combination of exceptional speaking
abilities
and a sincere dedication to both youth and parents.
Last Spring at the Missionary Baptist General Convention
of
Texas Mrs. Denman was extremely successful in a
presentation to over one hundred teen girls and
their parents. I cannot
overemphasize how fortunate we were to have her
speak to the youth and how well disciplined the
youth were
during her presentation."
Latricia Adams
Chairman of 2007 Cultural & Etiquette Workshop
Missionary Baptist General Convention
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