Chandelier Transformations Youth Mentoring is a Non-profit 501(c)(3) Organization founded in 2017 by an Army Veteran dedicated to re-writing the narrative for individuals from low income communities and women of color. Since inception 100% of our mentees have gone on to graduate high school and attend college.
Chandeliers Transformations Youth Mentoring (CTYM) was created to teach young girls from military families and low-income communities with special emphasis towards black and brown-skinned girls to embrace their individuality and live boldly and confidently in who they were created to be. We achieve this by transforming their mindsets to remove all limitations and barriers learned through family limitations, gaps in education, community, toxic relationships and social media.
CTYM aims to empower our youth and their families with skills of self advocacy, motivation, leadership, financial literacy, employability skills and so much more to light up the path to their future and every relationship encountered along the way.
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Our goal is to foster an environment for our youth to feel comfortable in their skin and empower them to be our future Trailblazers and World Leaders capable of making a more equitable environment for all to thrive. We do this by providing mentorship in Coaching, Speaking, Community Involvement, Performing Arts, Parent Workshops, Civic Engagement and Social Activities with the youth in elementary school, middle school and high school female students in the Tampa Bay Area.
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We also offer scholarships to deserving seniors and college students, parenting workshops, job skills and placement as well as business building services.
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We believe all women can embrace who they are,
can define their future and can change the world.
Our Vision
Chandelier Transformations Youth Mentoring (CTYM) envisions a future where every middle school and high school girl from urban and income restricted communities has the opportunity to reach her full potential.
Our vision is to create a world where these young women are empowered through mentorship, education, and community engagement.
In this future, CTYM sees vibrant, equitable communities where our mentees become confident leaders, equipped with the skills and knowledge to make a positive impact on their neighborhoods and beyond. We aspire to be the catalyst for transformation, guiding these girls toward a brighter and more promising tomorrow.
Our Mission
Our mission at Chandelier Transformations Youth Mentoring (CTYM) is to uplift and inspire middle school and high school girls from urban and income restricted communities.
We are dedicated to providing these young women with the guidance and support they need to overcome challenges and realize their full potential.
Through our youth-led mentoring programs, we create a nurturing environment that encourages healthy dialogue, offers community-engaged education, and promotes civic engagement. Our goal is to cultivate equitable spaces where these bright and resilient girls can thrive, ultimately becoming the future leaders, trailblazers, and innovators of their communities.
