Community. Education. Advocacy. Empowerment.
Welcome to Sigma Public Education and Research Foundation
As a registered 501(c)3 organization, in addition to focusing our international programs, SPEAR provides fiscal sponsorship, increasing the availability of resources to local Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc.chapters and community based organizations (CBOs). This is so they can design and implement effective community service, public education, advocacy and social science research programs – to reduce poverty and improve quality of life for minorities, women and children. At SPEAR, we strive to increase access to granting agencies, foster community innovation and improvement, and encourage nonprofit sector experimentation. We extend full corporate and financial sponsorship to the projects we support.
Soles for Little Souls
Soles for Little Souls is a nation-wide shoe collection drive that distributes new shoes, to children and homeless shelters. Distribution takes place simultaneously takes place on January 20th of each year.
One of the SPEAR Foundation’s signature programs, Soles for Little Souls, will experience a “pivot” this year.
Instead of collecting and distributing shoes, SPEAR is partnering with regions of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. to purchase Personal Protective Equipment-PPE (masks, gloves, etc.) for youth, due to COVID-19. Please go to the Soles for Little Souls page for more information.
LADES (Leadership and Development Empowering Sisters)
The Leadership and Development Empowering our Sisters (LADES) Program Provides tools and training for young woman to help them successfully transition to womanhood. The LADES program is a preventive and/or intervention approach to empower young women with the knowledge, skills and abilities to transition successfully from adolescence into womanhood. The program collaborates with community and educational leaders, local business partners and government agencies and will provide life skills training and workshops focusing on health and wellness, educational attainment, financial literacy, social issues, volunteerism and self-esteem.
LADES (Leadership and Development Empowering Sisters)
The Leadership and Development Empowering our Sisters (LADES) Program Provides tools and training for young woman to help them successfully transition to womanhood. The LADES program is a preventive and/or intervention approach to empower young women with the knowledge, skills and abilities to transition successfully from adolescence into womanhood. The program collaborates with community and educational leaders, local business partners and government agencies and will provide life skills training and workshops focusing on health and wellness, educational attainment, financial literacy, social issues, volunteerism and self-esteem.
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