Shanae M. Speller-Morris proposes a mentoring program called "I Can See In Color" to help guide young women in inner cities using creative arts. The program would hold monthly meetings at middle and high schools to promote healthy communication skills and self-love through activities like fashion, dance, and drama. Current issues facing young girls include early pregnancy, drug use, low self-esteem, and high suicide rates. The proposed annual budget of $12,100 would be used to create a positive impact through mentoring.

1. Project:
I CAN SEE IN COLOR
BY: SHANAE M. SPELLER-MORRIS

2. Proposal for mentoring young women by using
creative arts
o Project I Can See In Color is a mentoring
program for young women in inner cities.
o Sex, Peer Pressure, Drugs, Bullying and
Conforming to societies standards plague the
youth of today.
o Not Just a Rich/Poor or Black/White problem,
it is an urban issue that starts at home.

3. Qualifications
 I’m a Young African-American Woman
 Over the last 18 yrs. I have dabbled in many
mediums of art including Dance, Music, Radio,
Branding and Marketing.
 I have volunteered for countless organizations
mentoring youth.
 I have a passion to help guide young women.

5. Current Situation
 Girls are having babies younger and younger.
 Drug experimentation is becoming normal.
 The suicide rate in girls between the ages of 13-25
has increased drastically over the last 10 yrs.
 Self-Esteem and Perception is based on what
young girls are seeing in the media.
 If unchecked, this problem will grow and continue
to effect us directly as well as indirectly.

6. Plan
 Start a Mentoring Program just for young
women.
 Held once a month in different middle and
high schools.
 Creates a forum which promotes healthy
listening and communication skills.
 Teaches self love and respect through
fashion, dance and drama.

7. Budget
 Vendor Application for HISD $100
 Travel Expenses $3600
 Beverages & Refreshments $2400
 Miscellaneous Expenses $6000
 Total Annual Cost at Start $12,100

8. Conclusion
 This plan is very much needed.
 Everyone can relate to or knows someone
who will benefit from a program like this.
 The cost does not exceed the reward.
 In the long run, Project I Can See In Color will
help young girls blossom into adulthood and
make better life changing decisions.

9. Q & A