SELF-LOVE
SELF-RESPECT
SISTERHOOD
INC.
ABOUT S3
SELF-LOVE
SELF-RESPECT
SISTERHOOD
INC.
About the Founder
ABOUT THE FOUNDER

"Growing up I remember having a strong desire to become someone great. To be successful. Despite my desire, my life had no direction. From the outside looking in, one would have thought I had it all figured out. I went to one of the top colleges for undergrad, I obtained the master's degree, I lived and worked in big cities and I freely traveled and explored beautiful parts of the world. But when it was all said and done, I lacked peace and I was so lost and broken. That is until I encountered God's presence in a way I had never experienced it before. The more I encountered him the more he revealed to me who he created me to be. My heart's desire is to walk boldly in my purpose because I know that is the place where I find the most joy, peace and satisfaction. A part of that purpose involves carrying out the mission of S3!
~ Founder Keoshia Banks
TIMELINE
2017
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Keoshia developed and implemented an informal Girl Talk program at a high school.
2018
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S3 was incorporated as an official 501c3 charitable nonprofit organization
2019
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Keoshia competed in Saginaw SOUP pitch competition which lead to valuable community connections
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The informal Girl Talk was developed into a research informed program curriculum, Sister to Sister
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S3 formed a Youth Planning Committee
2020
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S3 was rebranded to improve its structure and productivity (new logo, website, Facebook Group, etc.)
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Keoshia hired two business coaches
2021
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S3 restructured its Board of Directors and created committees
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Hosted 2021 Girl Talk Experience with 22 guests and 12 volunteers

Original Logo

New Logo


Looking Ahead

Current Goals
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By December 2023, we will have at least 4 schools, churches or organizations who are willing to host our Sister to Sister Empowerment program on an ongoing basis.
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By December 2023, we will have refined our Girl Talk Experience, establishing a rinse and repeat annual fundraiser.
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By December 2023, we will have an established board of directors consisting of 7 diverse individuals who are all actively involved (i.e. seek community resources, attend meetings and communicate regularly).
Our Vision
A world where every teen girl understands her value and is able to transfer self-love into the relationships that she builds throughout her life.
Our Core Values
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Self-love-Discovering and cultivating self-awareness and self-esteem
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Self-respect- Discovering and cultivating identity and being bold to stand firm in it
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Sisterhood- Discovering and cultivating the beauty of partnering with other girls and young women along the journey of life