We want children to succeed in life. Whether you are a parent, sibling, aunt/uncle, teacher, mentor, or friend, you want to see a young child develop into a healthy, successful adult. As a mentoring program, Polished Pebbles tries its best to prepare our girls for bright futures. And we do so by challenging them. We encourage our girls to practice their communication skills, move outside of their comfort zones, and give us their best.

Now, what if you learned that how you praise children can affect their mindset and even values? Continue reading →

This past Tuesday, November 8, marked election day for the United States. It is our day to exercise our right to vote and have our voices heard on our country’s future. It is a privilege that should not be taken lightly, as there are many in the world who do not have such a right. For women, especially women of color, this was true in the United States. Continue reading →

We want to share with you our Annual Report for 2016. Polished Pebbles has been working hard this year to further develop our girls mentoring program. We have grown to new states and even on to college! This has all been due to your love and support of Polished Pebbles Girls Mentoring Program and your desire to see our girls SHINE! Continue reading →

When was the last time you sat down and thought about your goals? For some of us, that may be daily and for others it may be hard to remember. If you are one of those who plans daily, weekly, monthly, and annual goals, then I applaud you. Not all of us are so organized or feel so motivated. Continue reading →

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. We want to share how everyday acts of sexism create a compliant culture… Continue reading →

In today’s society, it’s easy to understand that many of us are just “keeping are heads above water.” Many of us are primarily focused on economic and professional attainment to improve the status for ourselves and our immediate families. In this new millennium, it’s hard to imagine how anyone can keep a commitment to a volunteer position for 63 years… Continue reading →

Last week I attended my very first Congressional Black Caucus Annual Leadership Summit (ALC) in Washington DC. It’s considered by many to be the leading policy conference on issues impacting African Americans and the global black community. Thought leaders, legislators and concerned citizens engage on economic development, civil and social justice, public health, and education issues. This year I was proud to be invited to ALC promote my book, “They’re All The Same Girl” in the Author’s Pavilion, but I was also very fortunate to observe real advocacy in action! Continue reading →

Today, September 15, marks the first day of Hispanic Heritage Month. Although it is a month long recognition, it does not begin on the first of the month. And there is significance in that! Learn more about Hispanic Heritage Month and how you can support latinx students… Continue reading →

We are thankful for all of our past, current, and soon-to-be volunteers. We know that as a non-profit organization, we need volunteers to help us grow and stay strong in the community. That is why we want you to know that volunteering can have positive benefits for you! Continue reading →