mPOWERd 4 LIFE Girls Network

I wasn’t going to attend college because of my grades. During the Atlanta college tour ('07) I learned many colleges offer remedial training to prepare students. GPA will not stop me. -16 year old college tour attendant/Birmingham, AL

The “Torn Apart” activity at the retreat helped me realize the cost of sex. It impacted my choices. -16 year old retreat participant/Tuscaloosa, AL

When I am older, wherever I am, I would like to operate a Girls Network myself. -15 year old day trip attendant/Tuscaloosa, AL

Watching the mime at the teen summit changed my life. -15 year old teen summit participant/Birmingham, AL

The young lady who completed her PhD by age 23 inspired me. I will talk to her more about how she did it. -14 year old day trip attendant/Tuscaloosa, AL

Since the teen summit, my son has demonstrated more respect for women. The Atlanta college tour ('07) encouraged him to go to college. His grades have improved. He looks forward to graduation and to touring more colleges. -Mom of Boys Network participant/Tuscaloosa, AL

My kids and I enjoyed the teen summit! You all should have two a year. We can’t wait for next time. -Mom of Girls Network participants/Birmingham, AL

As the facilitator admonished and exhorted the young ladies, their postures, interest, and confidence responded and their spirits engaged in notable ways. -Staff on outsourced day trip event

My body is a temple. I can better understand how important purity is for powerful sacred dance. -14 year old DELIGHT participant/Birmingham, AL

The college tour further encouraged my son to attend college. To see five colleges first hand with peers of positive influence motivated him and inspired us. -Dad and mom of college tour participant/Tuscaloosa, AL

After attending the teen summit last year (’06) my son was inspired by God to use his gifts and talents for the Lord… he is now joining me in ministering the Word of God through rap. -Gospel rapper, N.U.B.O.R.N. the FIREWALKER

The teen summit this year (’07) really helped me. I was able to better deal with some issues I was having regarding the upcoming school year. -18 year old college student