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Welcome to the 2nd Annual Leap of Love educational event 2025!
This year’s Leap of Love event is an annual initiative that aims to inspire and empower our youth by fostering healthy relationships through education and community engagement.The upcoming event is scheduled for Saturday, February 8th, 2025, at Meadowlake Park (600 Beckman Rd) from 11 AM to 1 PM.
The 2025 Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month theme, “Respect That,” emphasizes the profound impact of respect in relationships.
By focusing on effective communication and love languages, this theme encourages teens to embrace respect as both a mindset and a deliberate action—emphasizing dignity, attentive listening, and honoring boundaries as essential components of healthy relationships. For questions email:[email protected]
A Day of Giving National Crime Victims Week 2025:
This fantastic event offers complimentary food, clothing, resources, and various activities for all ages. Attendees can enjoy bounce houses, a health fair, and engage with vendors and nonprofits. Additionally, safety measures such as personal safety alarms and kid fingerprinting will be available. It promises to be a day of fun, community engagement, and valuable resources for all who attend!
College is back in and we are back in the yard to raise awareness towards domestic violence so college students not only have access to a women support group but they are offered resources, education and prevention tools along with opportunities for educational trainings and scholarships. All students should have access to domestic violence resources and groups like Visions of Women who are leading and advocating for change.
Visions of Women 2025 Scholarship Information
Visions of Women gives a scholarship yearly to a college student who has taken the initiative to raise awareness towards domestic violence through education, support, and leadership. The student must also promote healthy relationships. We will announce our scholarship recipient.
2024 V.O.W. Girls League Completes 8 Transformative Sessions: Empowering Young Leaders for the School Year Ahead!
Guess what? We’ve successfully completed 8 sessions this summer of the V.O.W. Girls League Sessions, and we’re seeing amazing progress! Through these sessions, we’ve focused on mentoring, investing, and encouraging young girls to take leadership roles and maintain a positive mindset as they head into their academic school year. The impact has been inspiring, and we’re excited to see these girls grow into confident leaders who are ready to make a difference in their schools and communities while focusing on healthy relationships. It is a joy to encourage our young ladies. At the end of the month we will have a speaker for our teens to learn more about self care and confidence. For more information or your interest in being in our V.O.W. Girls League please email us at [email protected] or call/text 803-994-9139. Thank you!
V.O.W. Girls League July 2024 College Tour
The Visions of Women college tour was a resounding success, providing an enriching and inspiring experience for all participants. The girls were given the opportunity to explore several renowned college campus grounds, immersing themselves in the vibrant academic environments and gaining a firsthand feel for college life. Visions of Women program does not choose or endorse colleges. We simply give girls an opportunity to take a college tour and have that experience.
The students were engaged in informative sessions where they asked questions about scholarships and admission processes, receiving valuable guidance and advice from college representatives. Feedback from young ladies highlighted their increased confidence and excitement about pursuing higher education, marking the tour as a pivotal step in their academic journeys.
February 2024 Success: Love Like That Event Triumph!
We’re thrilled to announce the resounding success of the “Love Like That: The Culture of Teen Dating”.
We would like to give a special thank you to Teaira Mack, founder of Rooted Vibrationz, Imani Perterkin, founder of Brown Girls of Tomorrow, Bre Spaulding, founder of The Winning Platform and Tamara Turner, Recreation Program Coordinator at Booker Washington Heights Cultural Arts Center for there help and expertise.
Several Initiatives came out of our educational event:
🤝 Community Connection: The event provided a safe and supportive space for teens to connect with each other, share experiences, and build meaningful relationships.
🎓 Learning and Growth: Participants left the event feeling inspired, empowered, and equipped with valuable insights to navigate the complexities of teen dating. The lessons learned will continue to resonate in their lives, guiding them towards healthier and happier relationships.
Thank you to everyone who made the “Love Like That” event a resounding success – from our dedicated organizers and passionate speakers to our enthusiastic participants and supportive community members. Together, we’ve made a positive impact on the lives of teens, fostering understanding, empowerment, and love in our community. Here’s to many more successful events in the future!
Visions of Women’s partnership with Molina Healthcare of the Midlands to donate baby items to the community for men and women with children between the ages of 0 to 18 months was nothing short of a resounding success.
This collaborative effort demonstrated the power of community support in action, addressing a crucial need for struggling families.
The donation of diapers, wipes, baby toiletries, Pedialyte, blankets, sweaters, car seats, and breast pumps made a profound impact, bringing relief to parents and caregivers facing challenges.
The outpouring of gratitude from local residents was heartwarming, as they recognized the significant assistance provided to them during a critical period in their lives.
Such partnerships exemplify the positive change that can be achieved when organizations and communities come together to uplift those in need, fostering a more compassionate and resilient society.
Thank you Molina Healthcare for this collaboration to help parents with children.
News Interview
Sophia Laico of Carolina News and Reporter interviewed with Dorlisa Adams, the founder of Visions of Women, discussing the importance of Domestic Violence Awareness Month in South Carolina.
For the complete interview and more details, you can visit the link: Read more
