What We Do
Our Initiatives
G.O.O.D GIRLS Mentoring Program
The G.O.O.D GIRLS(go over obstacles daily) Mentoring Program aims to address issues plaguing girls’ society. The program focuses on breaking the barriers of the lack of self-confidence in school girls ages 11-17.
The Objective of the G.O.O.D GIRLS Mentoring Program:
- To enable girls between the ages of 11-17 to make the right decision and cope with the situation of things around them.
- To provide school-age girls with advice on choices of life and career.
- To increase their self-esteem and self-confidence, potentially reducing vulnerability to teenage domestic violence and teen sexual assault.
- To reduce the neglect and lack of support for school-age girls and girls that are at risk.
Woman of Jewels was established as a women’s-based program of ALAYA in 2019.
The program was originally designed to support women, provide a place of fellowship, strengthen families, build sisterhood, and help women to become the best version of themselves. During the past 7 years, Women of Jewels have evolved to become more effective leaders, and to impact change in our communities.
This program targets women who need a support system that will assist them with daily life issues, help them to find balance, and improve their overall mental health and well-being. Women of Jewels is tailor-made for all women between the ages of 26 and over who are looking for a safe supportive and judgment free environment, as well as applying their gifts and talents.
The Women of Jewels Program provides assistance with common issues that women face such as Coping skills, Relationship issues, Women’s issues, Spiritual Growth, Finances, and Health.
Women of Jewels has served the community by providing essential needs to women and children, such as clothing/shoes, personal hygiene items, school supplies, household items, and food during the holiday season. Women of Jewels has served over 1500 individuals collectively, specifically in low-income communities. We have provided disaster relief during hurricanes Harvey, Ida, and Laura. Residents of Texas, Louisiana and St Lucia received nonperishable food items, baby products, toiletries, cleaning products and many more desperately needed essentials.
Many agencies have benefited from the Women of Jewels Program. Agencies such as The Harris County Re-Entry Program, Star of Hope Women’s Shelter, Bay Villa Nursing Home, and The New Hope Housing Program.
Women of Jewels has hosted several events and partnered with other organizations to provide resources to under-served communities.
The following events are examples of the many ways the Women of Jewels Program has consistently been a beacon of light and hope to those in need throughout the years.
- Clothing Giveaway – 2020 Harris County JPC Center
- Clothing Giveaway – 2021 – New hope Housing Program
- Back to School Drive 2022 – Hiram Clarke Multi-Service Center
- Food Giveaway – Tracy Gee Community Center 2023
- Toy Giveaway – Shape Community Center 2024
- 2019- 2024 – Thanksgiving Food Giveaways (2019- 2024)
2025
- Bread of Life Food Pantry and Back to School Distributions – St John’s Church
- Community Baby Shower – Missouri City Library
The Literacy Experience (T.L.E)
This project aims to build the capacity of individuals and families through financial literacy, job creation, business, and personal development. The project intends to build a solid foundation for the employability and productivity of individuals through education on economic and financial literacy in the community, especially for developing economies, in the changing economic circumstance, particularly during the recovery of the global financial crisis. The Financial Literacy Program project aims at preparing competent people with economic and financial know-how for better employment and performance in the labor market and nurturing youth entrepreneurship through a learning program on economic and financial literacy for all and sundry in the community, especially developing economies, in the changing economic circumstance, particularly during the recovery of the global financial crisis caused by the COVID19 pandemic.
BROTHERS
(Boys Reaching OTHERS Together)
Brotherhood, by definition, means a safe haven community based on mutual respect and understanding one another’s boundaries.
PURPOSE: BROTHERS aims to create a uniquely designed awareness program to uplift and encourage young men. By creating this type of environment, the young man will experience many scenarios to help their growth in life, as well as change the narrative of the token minority man. This would include but is not be limited to understanding the man of the past, how to live in present times, and the development of creating a proactive future.
What We Offer
We offer our young men a safe space to learn how to be their greatest selves. Our mentoring sessions will offer a brotherhood environment, character building, grooming awareness, health & wellness, career readiness, identity, and leadership training.
OUR WHY: We believe in our young men and want to see them reach their greatest potential. We believe that by helping develop positive and healthy relationships based on honesty, consistency, and accountability, there will be a significant increase in the success rate of our young men. We acknowledge the current status of the young male population but will not succeed in the idea of it. Instead, we will work closely with families, schools, and communities to provide a better option/ opportunity.