LadyDiva Programs and Initiatives
Scholarship
Goal: ALL LadyDiva's should increase at least 1.5 grade level in the areas of reading and math.
Program: LadyDiva POWER hour- A new requirement for membership is that each young Lady participates in LadyDiva POWER hour at least twice a month. During POWER Hour our girls are taught a basic math/ reading course.
LadyDiva Book Club: Each Month we select a book for the girls to read and write about. These books should enhance them as LadyDiva's and as people.The LadyDiva book of the month is:
2.Community Service andInvolvement
Goal: ALL LadyDiva's must participate in (1) community service program per month.
Program: "Living for the City " Initiative- Program engages our girls in the political process. This leadership seminar takes place (4) times a year and prepares our girls for community leadership and helps them engage in changing their surrounding community.
3.Mentorship
Goal: Every LadyDiva should be paired with a local mentor.
Program: The Mentor Bank- The LadyDiva Corporation constantly recruits mentors . We NEVER pair our girls with just ANY BODY but we want to keep a bank filled with mentors to pick from when we need them.
4.Holistic Healing
Goal:Every LadyDiva should constantly work towards a healthy mind, body and spirit.
Program:The Survivor Campaign- This an ongoing initiative. This campaign is for people who have survived physical, sexual and mental abuse during their childhood. It is also for people who have overcome growing up in homes with substance abusers. Each month on our website we highlight a "Survivor". Two events are sponsored under this initiative: 1) The Survivors Walk 2) The Survivors luncheon.
5.Health and Wellness
Goal: All LadyDiva's must be encouraged to regularly go to the doctors and to maintain a healthy lifestyle. We want EVERY LadyDiva to see a Doctor ( Dentist and OBGYN) at least once a year. We must ensure that if our girls do not have medical insurance that we help them find FREE health clinics until we can help them find insurance.
Program: The HEALTHY Pearls Initiative- This initiative is to ensure that our girls are provided with a healthy food list, exercise/dance classes and are educated about their bodies and women's health issues.
6. TheRestoration of True Sisterhood
Goal: ALL LADYDIVA'S WILL SEE EACH OTHER AS SISTERS
Program: Having the Audacity to Dream Speaking Tour/ Conference