Sunflowers in bloom

Leja Williams

She is from Ft.Lauderdale, FL and currently attends Florida A&M University majoring in Pharmacy. She has finished her first semester with all A’s and one B, accumulating a 3.5 GPA!

Anaya Andre

She is from Pembroke Pines, FL and currently attends Pembroke Pines Charter School. “I recently started my own nonprofit organization formally known as Promote Her, Period. Our mission is to promote and empower young women, while creating a support system to embrace and understand their feminine journey.”

"As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another."
Proverbs 27:17

Girl's in Christ is a 501(C)3 Christian Ministry Program based out of Ft. Lauderdale, FL. GIC is for minority young girls who are eager to grow in Confidence, Christ and Community. Our unique social-emotional programs are Girl-Centered and focus on self-esteem, spiritual development, leadership and community engagement. Through bible studies, workshops, and community service activities GIC makes for a divine program.

Services

Some of our Girl-Centered activities include:

Virtual Bible Study

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Community Outreach Program

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Etiquette Classes

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Professional Development

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Wellness Workshops

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Financial Literacy

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Confidence, Christ, and Community

Our three pillars: Confidence, Christ and Community embrace spiritual, academic and self-growth. Sunflowers experience trusting relationships with peers and participate in life changing activities while practicing mindfulness and implementing the power of prayer.
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In addition, we provide girls with intentional information they can utilize on a daily basis. Such as financial literacy, prayer guides, healthy communication styles and even hair tips!
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Our vision is to equip Sunflowers with spiritual and tangible life skills to maneuver through challenges.

Meet our She-e-o

Janelle B. Floyd

Janelle is a Florida native born in Coral Springs, FL. And received her bachelor's degree in Communications and Psychology at The Howard University in Washington, D.C.

While in school she had the pleasure of working at Girls Inc. where she developed and implemented her first basketball program titled Hoops. Throughout her junior and senior year she held positions at the YMCA, Capitol Hill and even the White House!

Her background in communications, youth development and administration enable her to be a dynamic leader, youth organizer and community developer. After graduating, Janelle worked at Pace Center for Girls in Fort Lauderdale, FL where she led the Girls Coordinating Council in research to help disrupt the Juvenile Justice system.

She has worked with youth for over 7 years in different capacities like sports, faith and confidence. Janelle’s creative abilities allow her to design flyers, curriculum content and successfully brand Girls in Christ, Inc. She is passionate about developing youth and providing equitable opportunities. Since 2013 Janelle has created and implemented more than 100 programs for youth!

Click here to learn more about our SHE-E-O

Statistical Support

There are numerous studies supporting the importance of spiritual health and wellness. Spiritual enlightenment allows girls to connect with other like minded individuals while acknowledging and appreciating their individual journeys’. Self-confidence, spiritual health and community involvement can be used as coping mechanisms when combatting life’s challenges.

Whether in-person or virtual, we prioritize our program environments to be safe, supportive and loving. We believe this is integral to cultivating leadership skills, confidence and sisterhood.

“Girlhood Interrupted: The Erasure of Black Girls’ Childhood” article link