South Florida Mentoring Program Empowers Girls with Skincare and Life Skills

The Girls of Honor Leadership Mentoring Program

• 🎯 The "Girls of Honor Leadership Mentoring Program," also known as "God's open hand," was founded by Louisa Virgil two years ago.
• 🚀 Starting with just five girls, the program has grown to support over 40 young women each Saturday.
• 🌟 The program aims to provide a safe space for girls to learn confidence, leadership skills, and self-care.

Skincare Education and Affirmations

• 💡 Girls learn essential skincare steps, including cleansing, wearing sunscreen, and drinking water.
• ✨ The program emphasizes positive affirmations, with girls often saying "I glow," "I am beautiful," and "I love the skin that I'm in."
• 🧴 A licensed esthetician teaches proper techniques, addressing common issues like acne and the importance of sun protection, even for darker skin tones.

Holistic Development and Life Skills

• 🧠 Beyond skincare, the program offers mental health mentoring and teaches girls about entrepreneurship and running their own businesses.
• 🤝 Participants engage in community service, such as volunteering at Feeding South Florida, and engage in activities like "Tea Party with Mom" and becoming authors.
• 🎓 New members receive leadership jackets, while those who have been in the program for two years are pinned by their parents, symbolizing their growth and commitment.

Founder's Vision and Impact

• 💖 Louisa Virgil, who grew up in the foster care system and experienced homelessness, was inspired to create the program due to her own lack of support and resources.
• 💬 She wanted to be a reliable person for young people to come to, find resources, talk openly, and share their stories.
• 🌟 The program is funded by Virgil's personal finances, with a GoFundMe established to support its expansion and continued operation.

Future Goals and Community Support

• 📈 Virgil's future goal is to expand the program by securing a larger space to accommodate more participants and offer a wider variety of weekly classes.
• 🗣️ The initiative is praised for its transformative impact, fostering self-esteem and providing invaluable life lessons.