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About Leigha’s Girls

Location:

7621 Eclat Ct, Las Vegas, NV 89131, US

Mission Statement

Our curriculum covers goal setting, identifying problem behaviors that are impairing daily functioning, triggers of anger and coping with anger, teen pregnancy prevention, STD prevention and safe sex, positive decision-making, conflict resolution, identifying risky behaviors, positive community engagement, substance abuse prevention, academic excellence and financial literacy, and communication skills. The programs and lessons will be led by trained facilitators and volunteer speakers/educators to correct negative behaviors and promote positive improvements in youth’s lives. To ensure the effectiveness of the program, we provide personalized guidance and support tailored to each participant's unique needs and challenges.

Description

I recently started up a nonprofit in Las Vegas that is designed specifically for our female youth.

On May 7th, I lost my best friend who was also my cousin but we were raised as close as sisters. She tragically passed away due to an overdose. Sadly, she was pregnant at the time. Our upbringing was rough and we were raised around drugs, alcohol, and physical abuse. My cousin, Valeigha, grew up in the streets as a result of unhealthy coping mechanisms. She used drugs and alcohol to deal with her traumas. She was physically abused and sexually assaulted on many occasions.

The nonprofit organization that I have started is called Leigha’s Girls. It will be a safe haven for young girls fighting similar battles as Valeigha did and experiencing similar traumas as we did as well. It will be an afterschool program with mentorship, activities and homework assistance. On weekends, we will host local traveling activities, have professionals come in to teach basic life skills and self defense, have group and individual therapy sessions, host community service events and much more.

The goal is to save as many girls as I can and to teach them to love and respect themselves.