Saturday, 07 April 2012

  • Petals-N-Belles.. Empowering today's female youth to become tomorrow's leaders...

    One of my very best amigas, Isis Adewale is half of a dynamic duo who in July 2010, started a NYC-based mentorship organization for young girls of color called "Petals-N-Belles."  The overarching goal of PNB is to build and enhance the overall personal growth, individual development and well-being of young women. They have held several fundraisers in the past two years to support the implementation of their unique curricula. This incorporates a focus on self-esteem, personal values, sisterhood, community service, cultural awareness and education. This past March, they just celebrated another of their signature fundraising events aptly entitled "Limitless." Present were the 20 girls enrolled in the program, their parents, friends, supporters and celebrity endorsers including Chrisette Michele and Rosci Diaz. There were about 500 in attendance at Greenhouse that evening, simply a remarkable turnout to support a fitting cause.

     

    As a friend, I have been in attendance at PNB's events, and I can honestly attest to the magnificence of this growing organization. It is incredibly important to support community based efforts like these, that intend to impart positive changes within our youth and hopefully transform their lives.

     

    For more information, check out PNB on Facebook (PetalsNBelles) , Twitter (PetalsNBelles) and their website where you can make a secure donation:  http://www.petalsnbelles.org

    PNB Phone 1 212.365.4862
    PNB Email info@petalsnbelles.org
     

     

     

    Here are some photos from past fundraising events:

     

    Limitless 2011: The inaugural. Event host/Radio/TV Personality, Egypt stands in between PNB founder Damalli Elliot (left) & PNB Board Member Isis Adewale (right). 

     

       

     Limitless 2012. TV Personality Amanda Seales (left),  PNB Founder Damali Elliott, BET Host/Event Host, Rocsi Diaz, and Singer Chrisette Michele (right). 

     

    Limitless 2012. Essence Magazine Editor-in-Chief, Constance C.R. White (left),  PNB Founder Damali Elliott (middle) and BET Host/Event Host, Rocsi Diaz (right). 

     

    Limitless Event Chair/Essence Magazine Editor-at-Large Emil Wilbekin (left), PNB Founder Damali Elliott , Limitless Event Co-Chair/Media Personality Bevy Smith & PNB Board Member Isis Adewale (right).

     

    PNB mentees enjoying the celebration at the Limitless 2012 event at Greenhouse, NYC.

     

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