WHAT ARE YOU GOING TO DO TO PREVENT TEEN PREGNANCY

Anybody thats age 11 and up please bring them out to our Teen Pregnancy Prevention Workshop and Pledge Event this Saturday @ 11am at Emanuel AME Church, Portsmouth, VA conducted by Planned Parenthood. Email for more info 041701@msn.com. Oh yeah, ADULTS are welcome to attend too!!!

SATURDAY MAY 22, 2010!!

LYF @ PIZZA HUT FUNDRAISER:: 2/24/10

I LOVE THE UNCONDITIONAL SUPPORT FROM MY FAMILY AND FRIENDS!! THANK YOU ALL SO MUCH YOU KEEP LYF GOING....

HAPPY BIRTHDAY MS. M. J.!!!

WE CELEBRATED ONE OF OUR YOUTH MEMBERS BIRTHDAY YESTERDAY...SHE TURNED 12!! WE DECIDED TO SURPRISE HER WITH DINNER @ PF CHANGS...ONE OF MY ALL TIME FAV RESTAURANTS.....IT IS A WONDERFUL FEELING TO BE ABLE TO BOND AND SPEND GREAT TIMES WITH EACH OTHER...WE LOVE LYF!!

FEBRUARY 24TH 6-9PM: PIZZA HUT

Another fundraiser night for family and friends. We are partnering with Pizza Hut. If you are able, please come out to support the LYF Foundation on February 24, 2010 from 6 to 9 p.m. (20 %) of the bill goes to our foundation. Even if you’re able to come for a few minutes, your presence will be greatly appreciated. This will be the same experience as Applebee’s. I love companies like Pizza Hut, Applebee’s, and Krispy Kreme. You don’t have to pay upfront. This companies allow you to raise funds for organizations as well as interact with people. It brings patrons to their business and helps the community in a positive way. Every little bit helps. At LYF, we focus on self- esteem issues. We hope to carry on our motto Loving Yourself First. I am a mentor and hope as our organization grows will be able to provide other mentors to help out as well. Donating to the LYF Foundation helps out with education needs, clothing, food etc. We do anything around building self-esteem. I am so focus on this because I know that one day these young women will be mothers and will have to teach their daughters. Through education and building a remarkable sisterhood we can teach the importance of LOVING YOURSELF FIRST and defeat Domestic Violence…..now all we need is your love and support..

PIZZA HUT FUNDRAISER NIGHT!!

SAVE THE DATE:: FEBRUARY 24TH...PIZZA HUT ON LONDON BLVD, PORTSMOUTH,VA FROM 6PM-9PM....FUNDRAISER NIGHT!!! FUNDRAISER NIGHT!!! FUNDRAISER NIGHT!!! BRING YOUR CHILDEN, FAMILY, CO WORKERS, AND FRIENDS!! COME EAT PIZZA AND SUPPORT THE LYF FOUNDATION..

LYF @ Applebees

We ended '09 with a social gathering of family, friends and LYF members. LYF dine at Applebee's Restaurant. It was our last chance to get together before the year was out as well as enjoy a delicious meal. I would like to thank everyone who came out, my old friends and new friends. Your contribution goes right back to the community. We will continue our quest to help others with the community support.

Dine to Donate

Dine at Applebees (4132 Portsmouth Blvd, Ches Sq) on December 1, 2009 and 20% of your bill will be donated to LYF Foundaton. This is a all day event. I will be there from 5:30pm-9pm. Send me your email to receive the flyer. I will like to thank everyone for their continuous support. Come out and support my girls : ) LYF

Parent Conference: November 21, 2009

"Preparing Parents for a New Day" Saturday, Nov 21, 2009. 9am-1:30pm. I C Norcom High School. Free to Public. Childcare Provided (2-7yr). Workshops: Children's Health Matters, Disciplining, Internet Usage & Safety, Directing and Father Substituting, Anger mgmt, teen parenting, Ideas for stretching $$, Internet Safety, Launching Academic Success in Young Children, Giveaways and much more!! Limited Transportation available 397-3097.. Come out if you have time.

Sponsored by Ida Barbour Early Learning Center
Funded by Dominion Virginia Power
Keynote Speaker: SVP & GM Cox Communications

DV Events: October 25, 2009

6th Annual De-Feet Domestic Violence 5K Race/Walk

Join Samaritan House on Sunday, October 25, 2009 as we hold
our annual walk/run in honor of
Domestic Violence Awareness month.

Get ready runners, we have added a 5k run as part of the event!
A one mile Fun Run for children ages 5-12 will also take place after the walk/run is complete.

Interested in becoming a sponsor?

To register on-line, please visit www.Active.com



17th St. at the Virginia Beach Oceanfront
All proceeds to benefit Samaritan House

For more information, please call Melissa (757) 631-0710.

Special THANKS to sponsors for the event



http://www.samaritanhouseva.org/events.html

DV Events: November 19-20, 2009

Virginia’s 5th Indigenous Women’s Conference and Retreat - “Healing the Hurts”

November 19-20 , 2009 Great Wolf Lodge Williamsburg, Virginia
Please see attached flyer for more information, or contact Melissa Roberson at mdickert@oag.state.va.us, or (804) 692-0592.

http://www.oag.state.va.us/KEY_ISSUES/DOMESTIC_VIOLENCE/DV_Training_and_Events.html

DV Events: October 15, 2009

October 15, 2009
Lecture #4: Technology: A Threat and Safety Net for Victims of Domestic Violence and Stalking
Technology can both help and harm victims of domestic violence and stalking. This session will provide an overview of Virginia’s technology laws and how these laws can afford protection to victims. Presenters will also discuss how technology can be used as an instrument of harm and how victims can take affirmative steps to protect themselves in this technology-driven society.
With Featured Speakers:
George McLaughlin, Investigator, Computer Crimes Section, Office of the Attorney General
Stacy Ruble, Domestic Violence Advocacy Coordinator/Grants Manager, Virginia Sexual and Domestic Violence Action Alliance
Detective Bernard “Mac” Adams, Richmond Police Department

Thursday, October 15, 2009 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon Office of the Attorney General Auditorium 900 E. Main Street Richmond, VA 23219 Click here to view flyer for more information

www.oag.state.va.us/KEY_ISSUES/DOMESTIC_VIOLENCE/DV_Training_and_Events.html

Fitting In- Is it really that serious???

On July 31st I visited New Mt. Olivet Baptist Church in Portsmouth. They gathered for a girl’s lock in. It was very interesting and fun!! They dance off of “Just Fine” (check out the video is my last blog) and Mary Mary, “It’s the God in Me!” I set out for that part, didn’t want to trip over my feet. LOL I’m getting there. Maybe next time I will show out and dance!!

I served on the panel. The girls got to ask up ask us questions about anything that was bothering them. The panel selection was impressive. There were a couple of NSU grads. Whoop! Whoop! A young lady went to Hampton University, another Old Dominion and another TCC. We all had educational backgrounds, but at the end of the day we were all women. It doesn’t take education to speak from experience. We wanted to give the best advice as well as guide them to new endeavors in life. The girls asked questions about “fitting in “ and peer pressure. We explain to the girls that women our age our struggling with fitting in even today. Except, when you are older you learn to accept things they way they are and avoid negativity. As you grow, you learn what is right and wrong so you steer clear of peer pressure. But, I was teen once and fitting in did matter to me. At, 15, I was flat-chest and frail and frightened at the fact of attending high school. My peers had nice clothes that my mother could not afford. I was so worried about being popular. The best advice I can give is “be yourself”. Trust me it would be so hard to be someone else. Laugh, Live, Learn, Love and have fun!! Being a teen is wonderful. Trying to fit in should be the least of your worries. However, it easier said than done.

Just remember, 10 years from now its not going to matter what you wore in high school and who your friends were. What will matter is that you completed high school and where you are headed. Keep that in mind!!

Peach, Love and Blessings
Stay tuned….

LNP

First Baptist of South Portsmouth

LYF will be speaking @ First Baptist in Portsmouth, July 9, 2009 @ 7:00p.m. Come out and show your support and also learn how domestic violence is affecting your community.

GANG

GANG SYMPOSIUM

WILLETT HALL

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 3 @ 6:00PM

AN INTERACTIVE SYMPOSIUM FOR PARENTS, STUDENTS AND CONCERNED CITIZENS OF PORTSMOUTH

I wish I found out sooner. If you can, please come out. The community needs you!!!

After Work Social Affair turned out to be a blast!!

The “After Work Social Affair” turned out to be blast. We included two skits. Our first skit included an act from the poem “I got flowers today”. Antonio Spivey created the second skit. We wanted to give our audience the feel of domestic violence and how it takes place whether it’s everyday or maybe in a club atmosphere. Somebody may not consider his or her situation as domestic violence because it is not physical. We also had a performance by an upcoming artist De’ Angel. She sang her hit song “Movin On”. We were able to recruit in new members and as well as the youth. I actually got a chance to meet up with new and old friends and potential members of our organization. Stay tuned because the LYF Foundation is on the move. With the help of friends, family, members and board members they cause can become huge.

We are in the process of preparing new events, but we will surround them around the youth. If you want to stay updated on what’s going on. Join our website!! www.lyffoundation.ning.com or email us @ www.lyffoundation.yahoo.com.

Check out more photos @ www.upinthemix.net click on event photos.

Special thanks to my friends, family and board members who came out.
Posh Dolche for allowing us to have our event and supporting a good cause.
Darryl- Posh’ s manager
LUKE!!!!
Upinthemix.net
The entire LYF Foundation!!!

Stay tuned….

LNP

Meet us @ Posh Dolche Tomorrow @ 6:30!!!!

It's finally here! The LYF Foundation's After Work Social Affair event! We can finally get more information out to our friends and potential members. We had our first invitational meeting in March, which included co-workers, family and friends. From that meeting we have recruited over 15 board members. Come out see what LYF Foundation is all about. We will have entertainment. There also are special invited guests. Come out enjoy the music and fun while supporting a good cause!!! You must be 21+ to attend this event.

LYF @ I.C. Norcom

We had a blast @ I.C. Norcom High School in Portsmouth. We held a workshop on "healthy relationships". We had an open discussion with the teens about different types of relationships and how to maintain healthy ones. Some teens participated my acting out different scenarios. Overall, it was great! We are looking for ideas on how we can get the youth more involved, besides we want everyone to bond and feel comfortable. Any suggestions???

We will like to thank Girls Inc. for making this event possible and inviting us out.

LYF @ Posh

Dear Supporter:
I am writing on behalf of the LYF Foundation. We would like to extend an invitation to you to attend a social event to be held on May 20, 2009 at Posh Dolce on Granby Street in Norfolk, Virginia.
LYF Foundation is a newly founded foundation with a purpose to raise awareness of domestic violence. We focus on empowering young females between the ages of 11 to 21 including education on dating violence, body image, health awareness and the significance of loving oneself.
We have planned this social event to help promote LYF Foundation. This event will take place between 6:30 pm. to 9:30 pm. We have donation cards, which are $5.00 and will allow you into the event. Special invited guests are Kenny Kenny, who is a local artist, songwriter and producer; Virginiaz Angel, a location artist and songwriter; Anthony Savage, founder of True Martyr's Campaign and a clothing line. There will be a raffle, speakers and plenty of entertainment!
I am asking you to please come out and support this event. It is for a good cause to help empower our young females.
For more information on LYF Foundation, please visit http://www.thelyffoundation.ning.com/ and www.myspace.com/lyforganization.
If you would like a donation card or need further information please email us at http://us.mc435.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=lyffoundation@yahoo.com


Thank you in advance for supporting LYF Foundation and we look forward to seeing you there!

Tuesday Community Teen Night

Come out on May 12, 2009
"Tuesday Teen Night"
@ the Ansell Gardens,
301 Ansell Ave, Portsmouth, VA
6:00- 7:00pm.

The LYF Foundation will be presenting on healthy relationships, self-respect and self-love.
There will be fun activities.
Event is free and open to the public.
For more info call: 757-397-6161

LYF Foundation will be @ I.C. Norcom

STAND OUT AGAINST TEEN PREGNANCY


Girls Incorporated of Southwest Hampton Roads Center for Youth and Portsmouth Better Beginnings Coalition will be celebrating National Teen Pregnancy Prevention month with a teen summit, encouraging teens and parents to STAND OUT against teen pregnancy. The National Campaign to Prevent Teen Pregnancy has designated May as the national month of pregnancy prevention.

The event is free and will be held at I. C. Norcom High School on Saturday, May 9, 2009 from 10:00AM to 1:00PM for parents and youth ages 12-19 years old. The summit will focus on issues related to teen pregnancy with various youth workshops on sexually transmitted diseases, healthy relationships, and discussions with teen parents. Parent workshops will focus on statutory rape and how to communicate with teens about sex. There will be special appearance by Portsmouth native, Ashley "TRU' Ward, and fun give-a-ways.

Portsmouth is ranked #10 among cities in Virginia and as a state, #19 in the country for Teenage Pregnancy. Teen pregnancy is steadily rising. This informational summit will help teens focus on different stereotypes and how they can become advocates for change.

"We’re excited about the work that is being done in the community, and we hope that this will be a step toward improving the future of our teens." says Lerlyne Lewis, Girls Inc.'s Outreach Coordinator.

The event is limited to the first 150 teens who register. Registrations are being accepted by Tuesday, April 28, 2009.

If interested in participating and for more information about the event, please call (757) 465-3896.