Changing The Buzz – Decatur, GA
The Founder:
Joyce M. Averils, JD, the Executive Director/CEO of Changing the Buzz, Inc., says:
“As a judge for more than 14 years, I’ve seen a steady increase of African American women as victims and an alarmingly high number as perpetrators of crimes, as well. Too often these women have ended up in the system because of low self worth, uncaring environments and little to no support at home, just to name a few causes. By the time they enter my court room, too often their lives have been set and it’s very difficult to bring about positive change. Something needs to happen much earlier. Changing the Buzz, Inc. is my solution to help turn this thing around.”
Our Vision
Our vision is to improve the quality of life for generations of African American girls and young women to come.
Our Mission
Our mission is to offer support, encouragement and guidance to African American girls and young women, ages 10 to 18, through various programs and outreach opportunities that focus on equipping them for personal, professional and entrepreneurial success.
For more information about Changing the Buzz, please visit their website.
Afro Puffs and Ponytails is constantly searching for information about clubs and organizations to provide as resources for parents and community organizers. It is our hopes that each resource provided will serve to build confidence, enhance self esteem, instill leadership skills, empower, uplift and educate our African American girls. We are not recommending these programs, but offering a starting point for you to conduct your own evaluation and research about whether a program is right for your child.
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Robin Lane, 1 year ago
I’m interested in getting more information about your program to possibly work with some of the girls we have at our program.
Cynthia Jackson, 1 year ago
I am interested in your program for my daughter , she is 14 years old. Where is the program located and what needs to be done in order to be accepted into the program.
Sheila Jones, 2 years ago
Can you please send more information about your program? Thank you.