“You are where you’re GOING, not where you’re from.”

Hearts on Fire is a youth empowerment program creating opportunities through these four principles: Nurturing Self-Esteem

Creating a plan for the future

Team-building

Community Awareness/Volunteer activities. We will reach out to the greater Puget Sound

area. Empowering young women through teachings on the value of mind, body and soul.

Girls ages 12-17 at higher risk for: Drug and alcohol use Self Harm Dropping out of school Low self-esteem Factors contributing to low self-

esteem: Obesity

The media

Depression

Poor academic achievement

Negative body image

Creating a safe place to practice decision making, and express yourself

Spark Flame Blazes Each age group has specially designed

curriculum

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Main focuses Self confidence

▪ Personal goals/passions

▪ Health/fitness

▪ Healthy friendships

Education/career goals

▪ Explore college study ideas

▪ Explore career ideas

▪ Encourage after school program participation for goal focus

Team Building

▪ Group activities to promote peer encouragement and accountability

Community involvement

▪ End of year total group project.

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Main Focuses

Self Confidence/Self Worth▪ Personal Goals/passions ▪ Health and Fitness ▪ Healthy friendships/relationships

Educational/career goals ▪ Explore college study ideas▪ Mock college essays, applications and interviews ▪ Explore career ideas ▪ Encourage after school program participation for goal focus

Team Building ▪ Group activities to promote peer encouragement and accountability

Community Involvement ▪ Volunteer opportunities within the community

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Main Focuses

Self Confidence/Self Worth▪ Personal Goals/passions ▪ Health and Fitness ▪ Healthy friendships/relationships

Educational/career goals ▪ Explore college study ideas▪ College essays, college and job applications and interviews ▪ Explore career ideas ▪ Workplace internships ▪ Encourage after school program participation for goal focus

Team Building ▪ Group activities to promote peer encouragement and accountability

Community Involvement ▪ Volunteer opportunities within the community

Each youth will receive a Portfolio upon completion of the program

Completed curriculum packets

Personal Statement

Resume

Community involvement certificates

Letters of Recommendation for work and/or scholarships

I am Strong.I am Worthy.I am Beautiful. I am perfectly imperfect.I am me; And my heart is on fire.