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During this month March, National Women’s History Month is celebrated in a variety of ways by schools, civic groups, and community organizations across the country. Here locally, North Miami-based Ladies of Valor Empowerment (L.O.V.E.) truly embodies the spirit of this celebration by hosting its 5th Annual “Women Who Dare with L.O.V.E.” event.
On March 4 at 10 a.m., in collaboration with the Miami Dade College Wolfson Campus-Downtown Miami, L.O.V.E. will pay tribute to the extraordinary achievements of American women by hosting a free, fun-filled day of inspiration and empowerment.
The event commences with a performance of a renowned female violinist from the ground floor to the Auditorium performing the song “You Raise Me Up” while escorting by woman leaders from the community. Upon arriving in the Auditorium itself, the choir will be performing the National Anthem by the young women of Youth of Valor Empowerment (Y.O.V.E.), along with the City of North Miami Honor Guards presenting the colors, followed by a presentation of one Maya Angela’s best poems by four of the Y.O.V.E.s.
The highlight of the event opening is a “photo-op” procession consisting of all the Y.O.V.E. being escorted for the event by the individual woman leaders from the community [named below]. The Wolfson Campus Auditorium is located at 300 NE 2 Ave., 2nd Floor, Miami FL 33131
Gaining Confidence & Readiness
“Our Women’s History event is a shining opportunity to raise awareness of the important work of our dedicated members and the lasting impact they have on the lives of thousands of underprivileged women and at-risk teenage girls in our community,” said Dr. Alourdes Pierre, President and CEO of L.O.V.E. This event along with other L.O.V.E. and Y.O.V.E. programs and training throughout the year serve to instill vital knowledge and confidence to achieve self-sufficiency through employment and leadership development.
“It is our hope and desire that the young ladies attending this annual celebration will gain greater confidence and readiness to start a new chapter in their professional lives,” Dr. Pierre continued.
“Of course, through public awareness of our work, we are also excited about the possibility of attracting prominent female leaders to get involved in the Y.O.V.E. Mentorship Program. After all, there is nothing more rewarding than being able to make a lasting impression on the youth of our community – that our young women can and will succeed in their lives and careers when given proper direction and an abundance of opportunity.”
In keeping with its mission to inspire underprivileged women and girls of all ages to achieve personal and professional success, L.O.V.E. will also salute Mayor Daniella Cava who is scheduled to attend this event.
Women Leaders Panel:
This career-focused day of enrichment also features a panel of dynamic speakers discussing their paths to success. Moderated by Miss United Nations Jennifer Lovelace,, speakers include:
- Major Diana Roman, Special Services and Accreditation;
- City of North Miami Police Department, Wanda Smith;
- Vice Provost, Strategy & Institutional Effectiveness Miami-Dade College;
- Councilwoman Kassandra Timothe, MPA, City of North Miam; and
- Pauline Louis Magistre, MSN-ED, APRN, RN, Former President of HANA, Inc.
“We are thrilled to welcome a truly impressive panel of high achieving women who are making history in Miami through their dedication to our community and many feats of leadership in their chosen fields,” said Dr. Pierre.
Smart & Sexy
Sponsored by National Smart & Sexy Day, one of the largest privately held lingerie companies in the U.S., this fun-filled day of learning, motivation and dress for empowerment is made possible through a partnership with Alliance of Career Development Non-Profit (ACDN)
Aligned with the national Alliance of Career Development Non-Profits network (ACDN), L.O.V.E. is one of numerous ACDN member organizations across the U.S. hosting similar celebrations during March. The events share a common goal of motivating and enlightening women and teenage girls, in order to help them achieve self-sufficiency – and have fun in the process.
Nationally, this program launched in 2012 by ACDN, formerly known as the Women’s Alliance, a national organization of independent, community-based member organizations who provide career skills training development to low-income women and teenage girls. This local L.O.V.E celebration is sponsored by Ariela & Associates International (Smart & Sexy Day) 2023.
Sponsors Include:
City of North Miami, Brilliant HealthCare Consulting Group, NPS Bank, KC Healthy Cooking, Miami Dade College, Haiti First, Guylene Berry KOZE FANM, Family Wellness Center, Dr. Maude Exantus Health Coach, Greater North Miami Chamber of Commerce, JW Marriott, Macy’s, TJ Maxx, State Farm, and HY-L News.
About the Ladies of Valor Empowerment (L.O.V.E.)
Based in Miami-Dade County’s Haitian American community, The Circle of Love Empowers Women and Girls, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization DBA Ladies of Valor Empowerment (L.O.V.E.) and Youth of Valor Empowerment (Y.O.V.E.)
The Youth of Valor Empowerment (Y.O.V.E.) After-school focus on mentorship intervention and College readiness for at risks teenage girls attending public schools, youths residing at underserved communities and receiving free lunch in public schools, ages 14-18. One of the main objectives is to integrate the values of a good and productive citizen in the girls, motivating them to lead a normal life by providing them a platform to develop and showcase their skills, gifts, and talent with the after-school programs.
The Program connects them with women professionals and volunteer to help mentor them, bad grades have changed to honors. The YOVE Program in collaboration with several organizations, community colleges and universities, volunteers provide a platform where the girls relate to the leaders. The program creates a top-of-the-line choir for the youths to help them mentally remain motivated.
For information, contact Founder & CEO of L.O.V.E. Alourdes Pierre at (305) 298-5058. Also feel free to visit the organization’s www.yove.org and www.ladiesofvalorempowerment.org
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