Dawn Adams, Founder & CEO

Hello, for seventeen years I was the daughter of an incarcerated man. My mother refused government assistance and I watched her work two and three jobs to keep a roof over our heads, food on the table, clothes on our backs, and my brother and I off the streets.

I understand not every daughter with an incarcerated parent has a mother like mine, and I also understand the pressures of life can cause young girls to make bad decisions. That is exactly why I founded this academy. My original plan was for an after-school program, but the demands are greater than just after school. And far too many girls, specifically girls 14-20 (many aging out of the foster care system) are falling between the cracks. I meet young ladies daily who have little basic life skills, low self-esteem, and no plans for their future.

Our eight Pillars for Progress: PERSEVERE, RICHER EDUCATION, OVERCOME CHALLENGES, GROW and EVOLVE, REFLECT, EMBRACE CHANGE. STAY FOCUSED, and STRIVE for SUCCESS is the foundation of what we emphasize in our mentoring platform.

With progress, we're aiming to have girls educated and empowered to utilize financial, social, and political platforms to enhance their lives and to positively impact the lives of the community they are in. Ultimately, they are game changers and great contributors to society.

With your contribution, we can make a difference in the lives of every Zion Girl. Will you help me? With your help, we can reach this goal and begin the work we’ve set out to do. Please help us change lives. Every donation makes a difference and is greatly appreciated. Humbly, Dawn