Giving Tuesday: Investing in the Future of Our Girls, Our Women, and Our Community
Giving Tuesday isn’t just a day on the calendar. It’s a powerful reminder that our kindness — our giving — can ripple outward, shifting lives, lifting spirits, and creating opportunity. As a board member of Sisters Empowering Women (SEW), the truth of that ripple effect is real for me.
Why SEW Matters — And Why Your Giving Matters
SEW is a nonprofit dedicated to supporting youth and young women (especially women of color) by teaching them to love themselves, value their voice and story, and walk into adulthood with confidence, purpose, and self-worth. sistersempoweringwomen.org+1
Our vision is rooted in supporting at-risk youth as they journey toward adulthood — helping them communicate effectively, advocate for themselves, protect their mental health, and understand their value. sistersempoweringwomen.org+1
Because SEW knows that success isn’t just about surviving — it’s about thriving.
Key SEW Programs That Change Lives
Here are just a few of the powerful initiatives SEW runs — programs that your Giving Tuesday gift helps sustain and grow.
Gowns 4 Girls — Provides free dresses for homecoming and prom season, so young women never have to miss their moment because of cost. sistersempoweringwomen.org+1
Journal the Journey — Offers free journals to encourage writing, self-reflection, emotional expression, and improved communication skills. sistersempoweringwomen.org
Road to Wellness — A program for high school students and their families focused on promoting mental and physical wellness. sistersempoweringwomen.org
The Believe Project — Provides Christmas gifts for at-risk teens (ages 13–17), bringing joy, dignity, and the message: “You matter.” sistersempoweringwomen.org
Lexi’s Legacies — Supports students graduating high school as they prepare for the next life steps, helping them make informed decisions about college, careers, or other paths. sistersempoweringwomen.org
Through these programs — and others — SEW offers more than services: we provide support, affirmation, access, and opportunity.
What This Giving Tuesday Can Do
With your generosity, SEW can:
Expand the “Gowns 4 Girls” wardrobe closet — so more girls feel confident walking into prom or homecoming.
Provide journals and wellness-oriented resources that encourage healing, reflection, and growth.
Ensure students and families have access to mental/physical wellness support, mentorship, and practical guidance.
Offer gifts and support that deliver hope and dignity to at-risk teens during the holidays.
Walk with graduating teens as they step into their next chapter — college, career, or beyond — with guidance, confidence, and resources.
Every donation — whether it’s $10, $25, $100, or more — moves the needle. It isn’t just charity. It’s investment. It’s sisterhood. It’s legacy.
Why I’m Standing Firmly Behind SEW
I give because I believe in possibility. I give because I’ve seen how a simple dress, a supportive mentor, or a journal to pour one’s heart into can shift a young woman’s trajectory. I give because I know — when our girls and women are supported, valued, and affirmed — our communities rise.
SEW isn’t just doing good work. SEW is doing right work. And on this Giving Tuesday, I invite you to join me in sowing seeds of empowerment, hope, and healing.
Join Me This Giving Tuesday
If SEW’s mission resonates with you — if you believe in the power of sisterhood, community, and giving back — this Giving Tuesday is the perfect time to show up.
Give what you can.
Spread the word — share SEW’s mission and impact with your network.
Volunteer your time, resources, or talents.
Together, we can lift voices, mend hearts, and build futures.
With love and gratitude,
Tamara
Board Member, Sisters Empowering Women (SEW)
