Welcome!
Sisters Saving Sisters (a non-profit organization) was founded in 1999 and is a support system for pre-teen and teenage girls who are in need of positive intervention in their lives.
High schools, middle schools, and to some extent, elementary schools across the country are experiencing challenges in addressing the needs of disadvantaged and at-risk students.The challenges facing these students are academic achievement gaps, suspensions, expulsions and drop-out. Drop-out rates are one of the more important statistics, which could be considered a culmination of the others indicators. Nationally, in excess of 700,000 students drop out annually prior to graduation.
What is Sisters Saving Sisters (SSS)?
An intervention support network to enlighten, enrich, and empower mentees to reach their full potential through goal setting, career preparation and application of educational skills.
A mentoring program that matches needs and resources. Mentors of SSS will embrace her mentee through sincere love, gratitude, and by addressing the needs specific to her mentee.
Who is eligible to participate?
- Disadvantaged pre-teen and teenage girls
- First-time expectant teens and teen mothers
- Non-violent female teen offenders
- Residents of Greenville County
How are participants referred?
- Greenville County Schools
- Department of Juvenile Justice
- Department of Social Services
- Local Churches
Workshops and seminars offered:
- Anger Management
- Conflict Resolution
- Employment and Life Skills
- Goal Setting
- Infant Care Classes & Parenting Skills
