D.I.V.A.A.S Mentorship Ministry- Jackson, MS
D.I.V.A.A.S.TM which stands for Developing and Inspiring Virtue in the African American Sisterhood TM,
an outreach ministry of Anderson United Methodist Church in Jackson, MS, is designed as a comprehensive mentoring program that helps to meet some of the social, spiritual, and academic needs of “at-risk” African American girls in middle school and high school.
Purpose
The purpose of D.I.V.A.A.S. is to enhance the lives of African American girls by offering them a supportive network and a safe and comfortable outlet for self-expression. This ministry helps to provide the tools necessary for social, spiritual, and academic success by affording participants additional guidance and support to help them navigate the rough tides of adolescence and young adulthood.
Goals
The primary goals of this ministry are to have a positive impact on the lives of African American girls, allow them the opportunity to form strong and lasting bonds with positive and spiritual role models, and offer them the tools they need to excel spiritually, socially and academically. Program participants are involved in regular weekly workshops addressing issues such as health and hygiene and test-taking/study skills, as well as regular Christian Character Enrichment sessions. D.I.V.A.A.S. participants are also involved in community service activities, college tours, and they also put on an annual talent showcase to raise funds for college scholarships.
Contact Info
The D.I.V.A.A.S. Mentorship Ministry was developed in 2005 by program director Kashelia J. Harrion, Ph.D. and currently serves approximately thirty girls from the Metro-Jackson area. For more information about the D.I.V.A.A.S. Mentorship Ministry please contact Dr. Harrion at kbjphd@hotmail.com, or contact Anderson United Methodist Church at 601-982-3997.
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.
For an up-to-date listing of other programs for African American girls within the USA, please click here.
Mrs. Pat, 1 year ago
I’m a single parent of a 13yr old and very interested in this program. I searched for a mentoring program for teen girls via internet in the Jackson,MS area and read DIVAAS website. Thank you for a positive program for our young teens. I look forward to hearing from someone in this organization soon. Thank you.
Pat, 1 year ago
I’m a single parent of a 13 yr old and I’m very interested in this program. My search was via internet for help in the Jackson, Ms area of mentoring teen girls. In the past year I have been having uncontrollable issues with her and really need additional guidance at this point. She’s 8th grade and I feel she needs to be around positive teens of her age group. I don’t want to lose her because she’s my daughter and I love her very much. Thank you for such a positive program.
Patricia Collier, 1 year ago
I’m a single parent of a 13yr old daughter. In the past year I have been having uncontrollable issues with her and really need some additional guidance. I’ve sent her to her father for this school year (8th grade) and she seems to have gotten worse. I’m at my ends and really need help before I lose her or give up on her.
Please send me more information concerning your program.
Thanks in advance,
Pat Collier
Jackson, MS
BRITTNEY MYLES, 2 years ago
HEY MRS. KASHELIA , THIS IS BRITTNEY . I MISS BEING IN THE PROGRAM . HOPE I’LL BE ABLE TO COME BACK NEXT YEAR!!!