Oct
26
We have a new regular column in the Vancouver Observer
Check out Loretta’s articles
Let’s Stop the Violence Against Young Women
Young Women Search for Forgiveness in Cycle of Violence
Oct
16
Even though it’s to promo their product Dove’s message in this video is real and powerful
Talk to your daughter before the beauty industry does
Oct
16
This is a piece of writing by a young woman who has spent the last two years incarcerated.
I asked her to write about a dream she has:
A dream…
I ask, what does it mean?
You want a story,
Well I’ll tell you this, I’m sorry
But its never a happy ending
Because my brain still needs mending… but.. here it goes
Once upon a time there was a girl who lived in the drug world,
She thought this was normal
Packing a gat is what they call formal
Stuck on drugs and led by violence
She was taught no compliance- be emotionless , show no mercy
Despite her life, she had a dream
Her inner child just wanted to beam
Get out of the hood and be the intelligent girl she know she could
Go to school, ditch the fools
Become a nurse, break the hoods curse
When this is all done, She was able to have fun
From this long journey of her life-
Finding that she has become a woman inside
Never regretting the bumpy ride.
- Staying strong, no more wrong…
Oct
16
Over the last few weeks I has been working out at the BYCC on a Passion Project with a small group of young women who are in residents for a long enough time to complete the project.
Each girl brings such a diverse energy, spirit, and challenge.
This week they did something that I asked if I could share with others… Their Community Hero’s
The girls were asked to brainstorm about community, develop community rules that would enhance their community and then create an imaginary community hero that would possess all the skills and characters that could run this community…
Here is what three of them came up with
What continuously amazes me is that regardless how challenging a girl’s past or behaviour is their ability to tap into their inner self is always renewing.
Oct
8
Well thanks to Linda Solomon, Publisher of the Vancouver Observer our ED Loretta Cella we will have a regular column about the work we are doing to assist young women to stand tall.
Check out our first blog post
We mean serious business! We set a goal… And we will achieve it! And we need you, the community, to help us out.
There are a couple ways we could really use your help right now:
1) Spread the good word… Passion is out there!
2) If you know a young woman in your life or are a young woman who is feeling challenged and disconnected get support, get connected to resources, and contact us.
3) With a small monthly donation that can be made on this site you can offer an opportunity for a girl or a group of girls in your community to experience a life enhancing opportunity by being part of a passion project.
Oct
4
We are applying for the the Aviva Fund and we need your help. It takes to two minutes to vote… Please share it with everyone you know who shares our passion for empowering young women.
Oct
3
Thanks to our board member Lori Petryk one of our Passion Leaders Alex L was involved in a contest for to get healthier living out to more communities… check out the video
Oct
2
We are proud to announce that our Founder, Loretta Cella, has been asked to be a mentor for the YWiB SFU Project GIVE .
Project Give is an innovative new program, which will provide selected participants with a platform to explore and influence the field of social entrepreneurship. Project GIVE will have participants working in teams to pursue ideas of social change.
Check them out on twitter
Mentors include the amazing Val Litwin of Extreme Kindness, Kathryn Graham, and Sean Peter
Stay tuned for updates on this innovative opportunity for young women in business interested in making the world a better place.
Special thanks to The Canadian Social Entrepreneur Foundation for making this possible and the amazing young women who are behind the scenes spending long hours putting it all together!
