External support
About
A big part of our mission is the empowerment and support of black girls to help with their business success. A lot of the girls that go through our program already have their own businesses, so this year we're starting a new initiative to further our support for them. Our new BGMB Ambassador Program will highlight and celebrate the amazing work these girls are doing, and help them reach new audiences. We will continuously promote their projects on our page and attend their events. You can view these collaborations when they launch on our Instagram (@blackgirlsmeanbusinessprogram) and learn more about these incredible girls below.
Ambassadors
Kayli Joy Cooper
Girl Well, Founder & CEO
Olivia Ohlson
Osoe Projects; Founder
Girl Well was founded to address the societal inequalities surrounding self-care. Through the distribution and curation of self-care kits, we aim to provide greater access and equity to the self-care experience. ​
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How can you support?
PayPal: @girlwellorg
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Olivia is a 16 year old from Evanston, Illinois. She is the founder of Osoe Projects, which is the umbrella organization for her many nonprofits including Diversify Golf, Olivia's Pink Lemonade & Pink Ribbon Cookie Sales, and Hygiene Kits for Evanston's Underserved. Diversify Golf is her largest project, for which she leads clinics to teach girls and kids of color how to play golf for free!
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How can you support?
On November 28th, 2023, Olivia will be hosting a hygiene kit packing for Giving Tuesday locally in Evanston, Illinois. If you are local, you can sign up to volunteer, otherwise you can help by donating items on her Amazon wishlist. Follow @osoeprojects on Instagram and Hygiene Kits for Evanston's Underserved on Facebook to support Olivia's initiatives!
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Aliyah Saleem
Hope for Health & Hygiene; Founder & President
Hi! My name is Aliyah Saleem. I am the Founder and President of Hope for Health & Hygiene. Our mission is to create a future where no one has to choose between food and basic hygiene necessities. Hope for Health & Hygiene is working to change that and help end hygiene poverty around the globe. Since we launched last year, we've donated over 4,500 hygiene products to communities worldwide and created a Community Wellness Center at the Plainfield Public Library.
How can you support?
You can help support our efforts by purchasing items from our Amazon wishlist. Our wishlist is curated with items that will directly benefit our programs and initiatives, and your contribution will go a long way in helping us achieve our goals. Thank you for your generosity and continued support!
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Zelle: hope4healthhygiene@gmail.com
CashApp: $AliyahSaleem
Khloe Thompson
Khloe Kares; Founder & CEO
Hi, my name is Khloe Thompson, I got to Colony High school, I love reading and traveling. I am the founder and CEO of my non-profit organization called Khloe Kares, I started Khloe Kares because I would pass the same homeless woman on my way to school and I felt bad for her and needed to do something to help her.
How can you support?
You can support Khloe by following @khloekares on Instagram and donating to her GoFundMe to fund her retreat to Ghana this summer. Visit her website for more information.
Kiera Hardy
Tales Untold; Owner
Hi my name is Kiera Hardy. I go to Silver Creek High School and I love to crochet and watch movies! I opened up my shop on Etsy to share my love of crocheting and making things with others!
How Can You Support?
You can support by following Tales Untold on Instagram & Etsy, and by purchasing her products from her Etsy shop.
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Events
Clean Up the Beach
11/6/2022
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We joined BGMB participant Makayla C & her initiative Clean Up the Beach California to clean up Venice Beach! It was so much fun and a great way for us to do our part to protect the environment.
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To support, join them at the next clean up or donate!
