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Join us as we celebrate our 4th group of Girls That SPARK! Click on the flyer and get your ticket today! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6121931e77d2d476c32a7b0a/d6574af5-65d4-48e6-9567-1a758e5b5ed0/1000057582.jpg Home Introducing The Summer 2023 Girls That S.P.A.R.K. Participants - The Sweet 6! Soijer, Karis, Layla, Kensli, Mia Not Shown: Autumn https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6121931e77d2d476c32a7b0a/1629596778905-MCEX1FHZBXK0GVG9S3TR/202house+pic.jpg Home - The Story Behind 202Love This house is the house that raised me. If you zoom in, you will see the number on this house is 202. The house and those that went in and out of those doors are the driving force behind 202Love, Inc. In this house, I knew I was loved. I knew that the people in the house wanted the best for me. They looked out for me. They supported me. They made sure I was good and if I wasn’t, they tried to help. In this house, I was seen, heard and acknowledged. They encouraged me and they corrected me. There were rules and requirements in this house. I now know they were in place for my protection. 202Love is in many ways a tribute to the people of 202. Over time, I have grown to appreciate those rules and those that enforced them even more. I know that I was blessed to be raised and loved by 202 and I know that made me who I am today. This is what I want to share. I want every child to have a little 202 love in their life! - Kitwana Cottonham, Founder/CEO Here’s a quick peek at some of my village! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6121931e77d2d476c32a7b0a/1631047062974-WB8GTTTHFNKPJ0SCTSBI/whymentorship.202.jpg Home - Mentoring Matters. Today’s teen faces challenges that are hard to imagine. They make it hard for them to navigate day to day activities, reduces their ability to see their future and pulls them away from their purpose and destiny. Social media bullying Higher rates of depression and anxiety Increased suicide rates Peer pressure , competition and comparison Low self-esteem Mentoring, at its core, is all about the relationship. When done right, it can be a life saver and a direction changer. Any type of mentoring makes them feel seen and feel mattered. It gives them insight and perspective. Knowing someone cares has a positive impact on how they approach school, family, community and themselves. This is what 202Love will do. We will work with them. We will remind them who they are. We will share tools with them to guide them through their now and prepare them for their future. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6121931e77d2d476c32a7b0a/1631046340109-LI0YQ7ZKQKXUO1HBZHP6/village.202.jfif Home - Join the Village. You know the saying, “it takes a village to raise a child,” 202 was my village and I know that saying is true. My village made the difference! The village is still needed because there is work to be done! Here’s how you can join the village and help change a child’s life! Donate : Click the Donate button above and it will be used to support the efforts of 202Love with a direct impact to the youth we will serve. Your donation will help support events, materials, food and all things to make sure they feel that 202Love! Volunteer: We are always looking for those that want to be hands-on in the village. This could be as a mentor or facilitator. It could also be a service such as photography, printing, catering, etc. If you think you have a skill, service, product or supplies that will help us deliver 202Love with excellence, we want to meet you. Email us or send the form below and we will be in contact. Partner: If you have an organization or company and think we can work together, we want to hear from you! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6121931e77d2d476c32a7b0a/1631059952547-5WWVVTGIIWWE5EB9Z3RA/gparents.thevillage.jpg Home The Real Founders of 202. My grandparents! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6121931e77d2d476c32a7b0a/7bb395ba-5138-4b30-973b-5074b53e29e6/20221001_140740.jpg Home S.P.A.R.K. LUNCH OUTING https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6121931e77d2d476c32a7b0a/37eabaaa-7057-432f-a79b-4d94cd54c865/Screenshot_20240804_230621_Canva+%281%29.jpg Home https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6121931e77d2d476c32a7b0a/2b7a9a1d-dd39-4d85-9b92-85ca4b93837d/20221015_092906.jpg Home S.P.A.R.K. SERVES: FEED THE CITY https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6121931e77d2d476c32a7b0a/263e77a2-abcc-4f14-879d-a029bc6b4b01/IMG-20240608-WA0005.jpg Home https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6121931e77d2d476c32a7b0a/f9247766-eecb-47db-9e39-f69bdee466c4/Screenshot_20221023-232528_Gallery.jpg Home THE GREAT 8!!! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6121931e77d2d476c32a7b0a/510ccae8-29b1-4a00-9b5e-271132745815/IMG-20240622-WA0005.jpg Home https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6121931e77d2d476c32a7b0a/1635831089135-EVQH0FN5IRQVCL4PK6Y8/532145_3819378916813_2112426336_n.jpg Home My Mother- Terri C Barnes https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6121931e77d2d476c32a7b0a/15200e95-da00-4431-8efa-a14976300d83/Screenshot_20220918-200146_Photo+Collage.jpg Home GTS KICKOFF- FALL 2022 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6121931e77d2d476c32a7b0a/33738e14-d43d-4477-8bc1-387f16108b78/20240608_115205.jpg Home https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6121931e77d2d476c32a7b0a/8f9ed1cb-6a4d-4d2b-aa4c-ca2af07d8a6c/200075274_10221504579617705_1744941485398726964_n.jpg Home The two men that have carried me- Grandfather and Uncle Danny https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6121931e77d2d476c32a7b0a/cdd2e48f-3b97-4c7b-a4cb-f75eeaabab23/Screenshot_20221023-205322_Photo+Collage.jpg Home S.P.A.R.K LUNCH OUTING https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6121931e77d2d476c32a7b0a/b47e48eb-31d6-4e7f-aa77-76713d772946/20240608_133604.jpg Home https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6121931e77d2d476c32a7b0a/118c9f0f-e322-4201-8cd3-f4fa7a09bfd8/Screenshot_20221023-205734_Photo+Editor.jpg Home S.P.A.R.K. 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The girls enjoyed the show! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6121931e77d2d476c32a7b0a/879d58c1-0d8d-43ed-806d-941277bbf12f/20240608_095026.jpg Home https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6121931e77d2d476c32a7b0a/4db2b141-000a-43bc-9165-d83255a6083c/20221210_203546.jpg Home All of us! The Great 8 and the Board https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6121931e77d2d476c32a7b0a/b2a12504-cc30-4166-a5a5-c9a39cc412e7/IMG-20240622-WA0007.jpg Home https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6121931e77d2d476c32a7b0a/a45f9071-51b8-4bf4-a2b6-02f3b2c9758f/IMG-20221210-WA0000.jpg Home The 202Love Board https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6121931e77d2d476c32a7b0a/ebf75117-f697-481c-9a85-3357d2e28e99/Blue+Green+Illustration+Donation+For+Homeless+Flyer_20241202_142707_0000.png Home https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6121931e77d2d476c32a7b0a/1673230368162-HQR95R9DCOWOPOU324DO/IMG-20221224-WA0002%2B%25281%2529.jpg Home Santa Drive By- Lyric https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6121931e77d2d476c32a7b0a/e8907337-284f-4619-89d6-83938b39b7e9/1528592_10201899981995017_153111348_n.jpg Home The other definition of "sibling rivalry"! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6121931e77d2d476c32a7b0a/063470af-fa26-493a-bbf1-88c215678f63/IMG-20221224-WA0004.jpg Home Santa Drive By- Lyric "Jasmine" https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6121931e77d2d476c32a7b0a/1ddada60-c202-4976-a700-db9c38a75624/23631895_10212375508796640_1663367640667853447_o.jpg Home My Aunt Ruth https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6121931e77d2d476c32a7b0a/15b5b596-835d-48ad-84f9-414623b4a0f9/IMG-20221224-WA0011.jpg Home Santa Drive By- Bri https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6121931e77d2d476c32a7b0a/b47a27ed-5b10-40f8-bb1d-485d721391b4/IMG-20221224-WA0001.jpg Home Santa Drive By- Serenity https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6121931e77d2d476c32a7b0a/602e2134-730b-4aa6-af21-8ebd1ae6b8c4/IMG-20221224-WA0000.jpg Home Santa Drive By- Campbell https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6121931e77d2d476c32a7b0a/95da53da-4a10-4e07-bb4d-4116aae5642b/IMG-20221220-WA0000+%281%29.jpg Home Santa Drive By- Olivia https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6121931e77d2d476c32a7b0a/e00bf640-c647-4198-a189-4265f94f4a03/santa+drive+by.zoe.jpg Home Santa Drive By- Zoe https://www.202love.org/events daily 0.75 2024-12-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6121931e77d2d476c32a7b0a/c3580b0b-a8b4-4ecb-87d2-21e1ae77c298/College+Prep+101+%281%29.jpg Events https://www.202love.org/girls-that-spark daily 0.75 2021-12-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6121931e77d2d476c32a7b0a/475ea879-547f-4f51-895e-1ce1e8835dfa/Copy+of+GTSlogo.circle.jpg Programs - GIRLS THAT SPARK This program will help girls navigate their current path while preparing for their future with a focus on 5 key principles for African American girls, ages 13-17. S- Self esteem, self awareness- If you don’t know, love and respect you, how do you make sure others do the same? P-Purpose- Identifying your purpose and what you bring to your family, school, community and the world A-Action- Words are good but action is what makes the difference. Putting an action plan behind their individual goals and vision is a game changer. R-Responsibility- It’s more than just chores and homework. Its an attitude and mindset. It’s preparation for taking care of themselves, their family and their community. K- Knowledge- Preparing to expand our knowledge for the next level. Whether college, trade or entrepreneurship, they will be ready! Dates will be released soon. Know someone interested in joining GIRLS THAT S.P.A.R.K.? Application is below. https://www.202love.org/donate daily 0.75 2025-07-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6121931e77d2d476c32a7b0a/1eda23b7-ffca-4820-8fd9-710d1ffffec4/1000057580.jpg Donate IGNITE A SPARK! Light the Way for a Girl to SPARK! Girls That S.P.A.R.K. helps teen girls grow in confidence, purpose, and leadership through mentorship, workshops, and real-world experiences. Your donation supports the essentials—like meals, speakers, and supplies—that make each moment possible. In our short 4 years, we have graduated 20 girls- the Great 8, the Sweet 6 and the Sensational 7 and just started our 4th group- the Select Seven! Not sure what to give? Check out the categories below to see how you can support a SPARK! SPARK SWAG: Confidence starts with a “spark”- and a little swag. Help us gift journals, t-shirts, backpacks, water bottles and graduation gifts as they go through their Spark journey. SPARK PLACE: Creating a safe space is the foundation of our program’s success. You make sure we have covered the facility fees for our “spark sessions” and events. SPARK EATS:Fuel the sparks, one meal at a time! Good food and snacks are a must! They make sure the girls have the energy to keep up with all of our actitvies and the focus for our discussions. We still believe that it takes a village. We still believe the village makes the difference! The village still needs you. Your act of giving to a child that you don’t know will let them know that someone cares and believes they are worth the investment. That alone is a game changer! Trust that your donation, your investment, will be used to help the youth do just what we said- Navigate today and prepare for tomorrow! I know we don’t all have the time, money,energy or the capacity to help our youth but we all care. Here’s where 202Love and you can partner to make the difference. This is your chance! 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