Nonprofit Spotlight: A Girl Like Me
Sunday morning I had the opportunity to meet a special individual that survived a harsh ‘lifequake’ moment when she was a teenager. Life often throws many unexpected realities at us and often tests our spirit and perseverance to make life purposeful. Tyra Moore was a teenage mom at 15. She was terrified to tell her mom and gave birth to her daughter the same week she finally broke the news. After the shock wore off, support came from all of her family, friends, and community, providing essential baby needs at a critical time.
After graduating high school, Tyra attended a phlebotomy training center and then began working. She promised herself that one day she would pay it forward by helping young teenage moms like herself get through those tough times. Tyra started a nonprofit in June of 2020 and called it ‘A Girl Like Me, Inc.’ and now devotes all her time to helping girls, teens, and teen moms.
I met Tyra Sunday through an introduction from my friend Janette Phillips of ShareDetroit. Janette was drawn to Tyra’s nonprofit through the Bloomfield Hills Rotary Club where Janet is an active member and past president. Also at the pop-up distribution site Sunday were Susan Bellefleur, current Rotary Club president, and Jeff Bellefleur, Club secretary. They were busy helping Tyra set up this event in Detroit, where teens, moms, and teen moms can come by and pick up free baby supplies and essentials.
The 3rd Act is pleased to be a key sponsor of a special prom event on July 30, when Tyra and her friends will be hosting their first prom. They are inviting their teen moms to a night of pampering and fun, where they will get the royal treatment from head to toe. They will get their hair and makeup done, and then choose a dress, shoes, and accessories to complete the look.
To my 3rd Act friends, please check out the additional services and items listed above that are needed to complete this great evening for Tyra’s teen moms. Any donations are welcome to help make this a special night. Transportation and photography support would also be greatly appreciated.
Tyra and A Girl Like Me, Inc. are planning to have several major events throughout the year to support these young women. One of Tyra’s major efforts for teens and teen moms is focused on her mentoring program. She believes it is important to help Girls, Teens, and Teen Moms to learn about the very important topics listed below:
Please check out the A Girl Like Me, Inc. website for important information, pictures, and major sponsors. www.agirllikemeinc.org, or visit their profile on SHARE Detroit.
After graduating high school, Tyra attended a phlebotomy training center and then began working. She promised herself that one day she would pay it forward by helping young teenage moms like herself get through those tough times. Tyra started a nonprofit in June of 2020 and called it ‘A Girl Like Me, Inc.’ and now devotes all her time to helping girls, teens, and teen moms.
I met Tyra Sunday through an introduction from my friend Janette Phillips of ShareDetroit. Janette was drawn to Tyra’s nonprofit through the Bloomfield Hills Rotary Club where Janet is an active member and past president. Also at the pop-up distribution site Sunday were Susan Bellefleur, current Rotary Club president, and Jeff Bellefleur, Club secretary. They were busy helping Tyra set up this event in Detroit, where teens, moms, and teen moms can come by and pick up free baby supplies and essentials.
The 3rd Act is pleased to be a key sponsor of a special prom event on July 30, when Tyra and her friends will be hosting their first prom. They are inviting their teen moms to a night of pampering and fun, where they will get the royal treatment from head to toe. They will get their hair and makeup done, and then choose a dress, shoes, and accessories to complete the look.
To my 3rd Act friends, please check out the additional services and items listed above that are needed to complete this great evening for Tyra’s teen moms. Any donations are welcome to help make this a special night. Transportation and photography support would also be greatly appreciated.
Tyra and A Girl Like Me, Inc. are planning to have several major events throughout the year to support these young women. One of Tyra’s major efforts for teens and teen moms is focused on her mentoring program. She believes it is important to help Girls, Teens, and Teen Moms to learn about the very important topics listed below:
- Bullying/Domestic Violence
- CPR—First Aid
- Finances/Budgeting
- Family/Friend Relationships
- Mental Health
- Nutrition
- Personal Hygiene
- Pregnancy/Pregnancy Prevention
- Self-Care
- Self-Esteem
- Sexual Activity/STD’s
- Vision Boards
Please check out the A Girl Like Me, Inc. website for important information, pictures, and major sponsors. www.agirllikemeinc.org, or visit their profile on SHARE Detroit.