MLLES ALUMNAE

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10130 Woodwick St.
Houston
Texas 77016
US
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Target demographics: Young ladies of color in Houston, TX and its surrounding areas.

Direct beneficiaries per year: More than 250 young ladies in Houston, TX and its surrounding areas.

Someone who had 3 hours of volunteer time could: chaperon annual events including our annual conference, college prep workshops, and Officers' retreat.

Geographic areas served: Houston, TX

Mission:

The MLLES (Mademoiselles) Alumnae, Inc. is a non-profit organization formed in 2004 by Mlle. Shannan E. Johnson and Mlle. Brandii Mayes. The MLLES Alumnae, Inc. is comprised of young, professional women committed to mentoring and uplifting young ladies of color from the inner-city through cooperative projects and events that will help foster their development as model women in their communities and beyond. Major events include an annual conference and city-wide community service project.

Results:

We have held six annual conferences on education, health, social and life skills, reaching more than 200 young ladies each year; awarded seven scholarships to academic achievers; held 3 community service projects to benefit the city of Houston; held 2 College Preparatory Workshops, helping more than 30 young ladies attend college.

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Maco F.

05/24/12

The MLLES Alumnae, Inc. and the young the group that they support, The Mademoiselles, has operated in Houston schools for over 40 years as a service and support group for predominately African-American young ladies. They participate in numerous leadership, business, and community service programs ... more »

Erica Butler

05/23/12

The Mademoiselles Alumnae is great because they still find time to help high school young ladies to become more of a lady for the future and they are always giving back. If it wasn't for them I wouldn't know the proper ways to dress for a job and I wouldn't have a strong sisterbond that I do now ... more »

S.e. J.

05/16/12

I AM VERY EXCITED ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY THAT I WILL HAVE TO WORK WITH THIS EXTRAORDINARY ORGANIZATION. THE GOALS THAT WE HAVE FOR THE YOUNG LADIES OF THE GREATER HOUSTON AREA ARE AMAZING AND I CAN'T WAIT TO SEE THE FRUITS OF THE ORGANIZATION'S LABOR... more »

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