She's a Lady
Building Confident Girls. Developing Strong Women.
She's a Lady creates a safe and encouraging environment where girls ages 8–18 can learn practical life skills, build confidence, discover their strengths, ask important questions, and receive guidance from positive women and professionals.
A Program Built for Every Girl
She's a Lady is designed to be a transformational experience where girls feel safe, valued, and inspired. Our program recognizes that every girl has unique questions, challenges, and dreams—and she deserves support as she navigates her journey to womanhood.
Whether a girl is exploring who she is, facing difficult decisions, or simply wanting to connect with other girls and strong female role models, She's a Lady provides education, encouragement, mentorship, and practical tools that she can carry with her throughout her life.
More Than an Event
She's a Lady is designed to give young ladies tools they can carry throughout their lives. Our program is not just a one-time event—it's an experience built on education, encouragement, mentorship, and personal development.
We understand that girls need more than information. They need to feel supported, valued, and connected. She's a Lady combines:
- ✓ Education — Learning practical skills and knowledge
- ✓ Encouragement — Building confidence and belief in herself
- ✓ Mentorship — Connecting with women who believe in her
- ✓ Personal Development — Growing in character and self-awareness
- ✓ Health Awareness — Understanding wellness and self-care
- ✓ Financial Knowledge — Learning money management
- ✓ Safety & Boundaries — Empowering herself to stay safe
- ✓ Fun & Connection — Building friendships and sisterhood
What Our Young Ladies Learn
She's a Lady covers a comprehensive range of topics designed to help girls navigate adolescence and early adulthood with confidence and wisdom. Topics may be adjusted based on age groups and community needs.
Personal Development
- • Self-esteem and confidence
- • Understanding personal value and self-worth
- • Charm, poise, etiquette, and personal presentation
- • Goal setting and future planning
- • Decision-making and responsibility
Health & Wellness
- • Personal hygiene and wellness
- • Nutrition, health, and self-care
- • Mental and emotional wellness
- • Healthy relationships and boundaries
- • Self-defense and personal safety
Life Skills
- • Financial literacy and money management
- • Conflict resolution
- • Leadership and communication
- • Education and career exploration
- • Building professional presence
Character & Purpose
- • Wisdom and discernment
- • Service and community responsibility
- • Faith and spiritual foundation
- • Building sisterhood and community
- • Discovering purpose and passion
"Topics are tailored to be age-appropriate and relevant to the communities we serve. Every girl's experience is designed with her unique needs and developmental stage in mind."
A Full-Day Empowerment Experience
She's a Lady events are designed to be comprehensive, inspiring, and memorable. A typical event may include:
- → Breakfast & Refreshments — Starting the day nourished and energized
- → Keynote Speaker — An inspiring message to set the tone
- → Interactive Workshops — Hands-on learning in various topics
- → Guest Speakers & Instructors — Professionals sharing expertise and inspiration
- → Demonstrations — Self-defense, etiquette, finance, and more
- → Group Discussions — Safe spaces to ask questions and share
- → Lunch — Nutritious meal and time to connect
- → Activities & Games — Fun, bonding, and sisterhood building
- → Mentor Connections — One-on-one time with mentors and professionals
- → Gift Bags & T-Shirts — Memorable takeaways and event apparel
- → Raffles & Giveaways — Excitement and celebration
- → Closing Ceremony — Celebration, reflection, and empowerment message
Who Can Attend?
Primary Participants
She's a Lady primarily serves girls ages 8–18.
All activities and discussions are designed to be age-appropriate and relevant to the developmental stages of our participants. Younger girls (8-12) may participate in different workshop tracks than older girls (13-18), ensuring every girl gets meaningful, relevant content.
All girls are welcome—regardless of background, economic status, school, church, or community. She's a Lady is designed to be inclusive and accessible.
Partners & Supporters
Depending on the event structure, participants may also include:
- • Parents and guardians
- • Teachers and school administrators
- • Mentors and role models
- • Speakers and instructors
- • Volunteers and event staff
- • Sponsors and community partners
Schools, youth organizations, churches, community organizations, and municipalities are welcome to partner with New Start to bring She's a Lady to their communities.
The Legacy Continues
She's a Lady is especially meaningful to New Start Health and Education Services because it represents part of the vision established by our founders, Drs. Norman and Lorraine Stiggers. For decades, they demonstrated an unwavering belief that every young person—regardless of circumstance—deserves education, encouragement, exposure, and people who believe in them.
Following their passing, their daughter and current Executive Director, Alleta-Cymone LaGrange, is carrying this program forward and building upon the work they began. She's a Lady stands as a testament to their legacy and their life's work.
"She's a Lady is more than a program to us. It is part of a legacy. Drs. Norman and Lorraine Stiggers believed that when children are given knowledge, encouragement, exposure, and people who believe in them, their lives can change. Today, we are continuing that work—one young lady at a time."
As we prepare to relaunch and expand She's a Lady, we honor the vision of our founders by ensuring that every girl who participates experiences the same love, care, and belief in her potential that Drs. Stiggers extended to countless young people throughout their lives.
She's a Lady Returns
A Major Celebration & Empowerment Event
New Start is preparing to launch the most comprehensive She's a Lady event yet—bringing together girls, families, speakers, mentors, sponsors, and community partners to celebrate, empower, and inspire the next generation of confident, strong women.
We're Seeking:
- ✓ Girls & Families who want to participate and be part of this movement
- ✓ Schools & Organizations to refer participants and partners
- ✓ Speakers & Instructors to share expertise and inspiration
- ✓ Volunteers to help coordinate and support the event
- ✓ Sponsors & Donors to make the event possible
- ✓ Vendors & Businesses to partner and support
- ✓ Community Organizations interested in co-hosting
Are you ready to be part of history?
Get involved with the 2027 event and help us change lives.
Ways to Support She's a Lady
Donations and sponsorships are essential to making She's a Lady accessible, free or low-cost for participants, and unforgettable for every girl who attends.
Your support helps provide:
- ✓ Nutritious meals and refreshments
- ✓ Educational materials and workbooks
- ✓ Event T-shirts and gift bags
- ✓ Speaker honorariums and travel
- ✓ Venue rental and setup
- ✓ Transportation assistance for participants
- ✓ Program supplies and activities
- ✓ Scholarships for participants with financial need
"Your investment is not simply helping us host an event. You are investing in the confidence, education, safety, health, and future of a young lady."
Schools & Community Partnerships
New Start welcomes conversations with schools, community organizations, churches, municipalities, and businesses interested in bringing She's a Lady to their communities.
We're seeking partners who are interested in:
- • Hosting a She's a Lady event in your community
- • Sponsoring participants or program elements
- • Presenting as a speaker or workshop instructor
- • Referring girls from your school or organization
- • Volunteering your time and talent
- • Expanding She's a Lady to new cities and regions
Contact us to discuss partnership opportunities and how we can work together to impact girls in your community.
Every Young Lady Matters
"Every young lady deserves to know her value, recognize her potential, and have people willing to invest in her future. She's a Lady is here to help her do just that."
When a girl knows her worth, when she has tools to navigate life's challenges, when she has mentors who believe in her, and when she's connected to a community of other girls and strong women—her life changes.