The document describes a youth empowerment program called Hearts on Fire that aims to empower young women ages 12-17 through building self-esteem, creating future plans, team-building activities, and community service. The program involves different levels called Spark, Flame, and Blazes with tailored curriculums to address self-confidence, health, education, careers, and community involvement. Upon completion, participants will receive a portfolio with their work, accomplishments, and letters of recommendation.

1. “You are where you’re GOING, not where you’re from.”

2.  Hearts on Fire is a youth empowerment program
creating opportunities through these four
principles:
 Nurturing Self-Esteem
Creating a plan for the future
Team-building
Community Awareness/Volunteer activities.
 We will reach out to the greater Puget Sound
area. Empowering young women through
teachings on the value of mind, body and soul.

3. Girls ages 12-17 at higher risk for:
 Drug and alcohol use
 Self Harm
 Dropping out of school
 Low self-esteem
 Factors contributing to low self-
esteem:
 Obesity
 The media
 Depression
 Poor academic achievement
 Negative body image

6. Creating a safe place to practice decision making, and
express yourself

7.  Spark
 Flame
 Blazes
 Each age group has specially designed
curriculum

8.  Something that sets off a sudden force; a latent particle capable of
GROWTH or developing
 Main focuses
 Self confidence
▪ Personal goals/passions
▪ Health/fitness
▪ Healthy friendships
 Education/career goals
▪ Explore college study ideas
▪ Explore career ideas
▪ Encourage after school program participation for goal focus
 Team Building
▪ Group activities to promote peer encouragement and accountability
 Community involvement
▪ End of year total group project.

9.  Is the visible light-emitting gaseous part of a fire. Caused by a highly exothermic
reaction- releases energy usually in the form of heat also in the form of light
 Main Focuses
 Self Confidence/SelfWorth
▪ Personal Goals/passions
▪ Health and Fitness
▪ Healthy friendships/relationships
 Educational/career goals
▪ Explore college study ideas
▪ Mock college essays, applications and interviews
▪ Explore career ideas
▪ Encourage after school program participation for goal focus
 Team Building
▪ Group activities to promote peer encouragement and accountability
 Community Involvement
▪ Volunteer opportunities within the community

10.  Shine brightly and intensively-with strength
 Main Focuses
 Self Confidence/SelfWorth
▪ Personal Goals/passions
▪ Health and Fitness
▪ Healthy friendships/relationships
 Educational/career goals
▪ Explore college study ideas
▪ College essays, college and job applications and interviews
▪ Explore career ideas
▪ Workplace internships
▪ Encourage after school program participation for goal focus
 Team Building
▪ Group activities to promote peer encouragement and accountability
 Community Involvement
▪ Volunteer opportunities within the community

11.  Each youth will receive a Portfolio upon completion of the program
 Completed curriculum packets
 Personal Statement
 Resume
 Community involvement certificates
 Letters of Recommendation for work and/or scholarships

12. I am Strong.
I amWorthy.
I am Beautiful.
I am perfectly imperfect.
I am me;
And my heart is on fire.