Professionals volunteered to conduct life skills workshops which provided tools to help the girls understand juvenile law, identify unique law careers, develop respect for themselves and others by taking actions to make “disappear bullying”, understand why manners matter, and to invest in healthy lifestyles. Free2Rise Girls had a fantastic Life Skills Workshop presented by Ms. Gail Bowles, entitled Forgiveness – Are you Looking Back? It was an eye-opener for the girls. Ms. Bo

Free2Rise Girls, Olivia Gadson and Makya Stansbury attended the Alpha Kappa Alpha, Rho Mu Omega Debutante Ball Cotillion hosted by DC Pearls III Foundation. Olivia and Mayka are pictured here with Miss Pearl Ball, Avery Simone Crocker. Cultural Events Thanks to our Donors two of our Free2Rise girls, Olivia Gadson and Makya Stansbury were able to attend the DC Pearls III Foundation/Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Rho Mu Omega Chapter Debutante Cotillion with CEO, Brenda L. Silvils

Free2Rise received an American Association of University Women (AAUW) Grant and is now involved in collaborative partnerships. Several of the girls made the National Honor Society, honor roll, and scored top in the nation for French. Grant update Free2Rise received a 2-year $10,000 grant from the Association of American University Women (AAUW) for our educational enrichment program. The grant was awarded in increments of $5,000 in 2014 and $5,000 in 2015. Partnerships The Nat