Junior League of Phoenix Foundation

What: Junior League of Phoenix Foundation

Why it's my one of my favorite things: The Foundation fosters and sustains the mission and community impact of the Junior League of Phoenix through stewardship of financial resources. The Foundation is celebrating the 10th Anniversary this year. The board members are passionate about ensuring the legacy and impact the the Junior League of Phoenix

Donations in support of the Junior League of Phoenix have included:
$30,000 JLP Mission
$7,500 ROCKETS
$7,500 Kids In The Kitchen
$2,000 Training
$47,000 TOTAL IMPACT

Pros: The board is an outstanding group of women who are passionate about preserving and continuing the legacy of the Junior League of Phoenix in the community.

Cons: The Foundation focus is limited to supporting the JLP.

How: You can support the foundation by visiting the website at http://foundation.jlp.org/.

Girls on the Run serving Maricopa & Pinal Counties

What: Girls on the Run is a life changing learning program for girls ages 8-11. The program is designed to increase physical activity and emotional health by providing girls with the tools to make healthy decisions and form healthy self-images.  The final portion of the program is the 5k, where the girls are paired with a running buddy and complete the 3.1 mile race! Three 24-lesson curriculum teach life skills through group processing, running games and workouts. The three-part curriculum is taught by certified Girls on the Run® coaches and includes understanding ourselves, valuing teamwork and understanding how we connect with and shape the world at large. Girls choose and conduct a community service project.  At each season’s conclusion, the girls complete a 5k running event as a group.


Why it's my one of my favorite things: The program is very inspirational for both the girls and the running buddies. Academic evaluations of the program show a statistically significant improvement in body image, eating attitudes and self-esteem. This program is proven, it is fun, and makes a difference in young girls lives. Evidence also indicates an improved sense of identity and an increasingly active lifestyle for program participants. 
Pros: The opportunity to make a difference in a young girls life. Short time commitment. Proven results with the program. Fun and inspiring.

Cons: The organization is growing, but chapters are not located everywhere. Also, as a running buddy you really are not connected with the girl until the race day.
How: Visit http://www.girlsontherun.org/ to find a local chapter near you. Then sign up as a running buddy, or raise money for GOTR and do an event yourself with the Soul Mates program.

*Information from http://gotrmc.org/

Vintage Online Shop

 

StellaMonaco is vintage clothing, jewelry, and collectibles...cleverly designed to stand the test the time. The stores helps guide their journey, from our collection to yours. Kenyatta has put together a classy collection of clothing and jewelry. She also accepts items from others to sell for you. Check out her store at https://www.etsy.com/shop/StellaMonaco#

Some of my favorites include the:

1970s Vintage Floral Tropical Hawaiian Empire Maxi Dress Gown Lee Stevens of Miami

and... 

1960s Vintage Jackie Kennedy Double Breasted Skirt Suit Green White Retro 2 Piece Outfit Mad Men