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Building Families, Inc. is a powerhouse organization founded and headed by Sandra Mizell-Chaney. Restoring families in crisis to wholeness and greater stability is a process and Building Families, Inc. work on behalf of families to help them reach their individual desired goals with the help of the community at large.
Sandra Mizell Chaney started Building Families, Inc., 501(c)(3) (formerly Abigail's House, Inc.) in January, 2001. At that time, Prince Georges County, MD provided limited services to victims of domestic violence. Being a survivor of domestic violence, Sandra began volunteering at a battered woman's shelter in Washington, DC and eventually became employed there. It was through her working experiences that she realized the need for additional services in MD, thus our organization was incorporated on February 12, 2001.
I joined Give N' Take Network approximately one year ago to tap into the networking frenzy created by marketing powerhouse, Simone Kelly. Kelly has empowered women across the country with the opportunity to participate in professional and personal bartering. According to Ms. Kelly, bartering is an effective networking tool because "[it]is an affordable way to get something you need in exchange for working it off with your service or product valued at the same amount. Even though no cash is exchanged, YOUR TIME is what you are paying with."
Many women cringe at the thought of attending networking events and talking with people who often times do not show the common courtesy of returning phone calls and emails or make good on discussions had during the event. Ms. Kelly said, "I was never too crazy about networking, because of what I've encountered at many events. They were either too corporate or some attendees were there for mingling and not truly serious about taking their business to the next level. So, I thought starting my own event would allow me to create the opportunities that we all needed in a comfortable environment. By developing a strong support system such as Give 'N Take-- I will help grow women businesses and empower many to turn their "side hustles" into their full-time careers!"
Charity Spotlight: Black Women's Health Imperative
Black Women's Health Imperative, the new name of the National Black Women's Health Project, is a leading African American health education, research, advocacy and leadership development institution. Founded in 1983 by health activist Byllye Y. Avery, it has been a pioneer in promoting the empowerment of African American women as educated health care consumers and a strong voice for the improved health status of African American women. The organization is gaining the well-earned reputation as the leading force for health for African American women. Black Women's Health Imperative possesses national stature as the only national organization devoted solely to the health of the nation's 19 million Black women and girls.
Hiyaah Power is pleased to bring to you leading edge professional and personal management experts and entrepreneurs during our annual 2004 Hiyaah Power Virtual Women's Conference. The event will be held online and via teleconference on September 17-18th, 2004. The following topics will be covered:
**Shero Workshop **A Safe way out--How to help a friend (Sista Girl I Got Your Back) **Networking Divas **First Time Homebuyer Advice **Financial and Credit Repair Tips **Online Marketing Techniques **Small Business Development **21st Century Motherhood Resources and more...
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Have you ever said to yourself, “I wish I could change……….…” or “If I only had larger or smaller…………..…….”? Having a negative body image affects all of us at one time or another. Unfortunately, because of low self-esteem or personal experiences, it haunts some more than others. But, even if you've learned to love your body and have come out of the “I wish” phase, mostly all women can sympathize with our girlfriends, daughters, sisters and mothers that still have to learn how to embrace, accept and love themselves. This article is for all my girlfriends who have felt the disappointment of trying on that pair of jeans that used to fit last year.
Have you ever said to yourself, “I wish I could change……….…” or “If I only had larger or smaller…………..…….”? Having a negative body image affects all of us at one time or another. Unfortunately, because of low self-esteem or personal experiences, it haunts some more than others. But, even if you've learned to love your body and have come out of the “I wish” phase, mostly all women can sympathize with our girlfriends, daughters, sisters and mothers that still have to learn how to embrace, accept and love themselves. This article is for all my girlfriends who have felt the disappointment of trying on that pair of jeans that used to fit last year.
Inescapable media images of sexed-up girls and women posing as adolescents can cause psychological and even physical harm to adolescents and young women, a study in the US has warned.
