Dare to Dream Young Girls Network makes front page news!

A couple of blog posts ago, I mentioned that I volunteer as a public relations manager at Dare to Dream Young Girls Network, Inc. in Tallahassee. Well, Ms. Kimolyn, the founder and CEO, and I have been working hard to promote the organization's upcoming event called Breakfast at Tiffany's. I submitted a press release and a media alert to the Tallahassee Democrat, and it resulted in a story on the FRONT PAGE of the Dec. 12 issue of the newspaper! I am so excited for myself and the organization!

Here's the article (Courtesy of the Tallahassee Democrat)


Breakfast at Tiffany's comes to downtown

By Elizabeth M. Mack • DEMOCRAT STAFF WRITER • Published: December 12. 2010 2:00AM

Kimolyn Ferrell had a dream of enriching the lives of young girls in her community. So she created Dare to Dream Young Girls Network Inc. in January 2004.

"The program was started initially to teach the girls etiquette and introduce them to different cultural experiences," Ferrell said.

Beth Curtin, the program's after-school facilitator, said the girls are given help with their homework Monday through Thursday. On Fridays, they get to do fun activities such as watching a movie or doing arts and crafts.

"I think it's a fabulous program," Curtin said. "It helps to build their self-esteem and makes them feel good about themselves."

Once a month, the young ladies in the program get all dressed up for breakfast and deep feminine discussion. This month, they are meeting downtown at the Raymond C. Sittig Hall in Kleman Plaza at 10 a.m. Dec 18.

During the four-hour event, there will be various empowerment workshops, several motivational speakers, live music and a mother-and-daughter professional photo shoot.

But they're gathering for more than just a meal and a talk — it's also the second annual Breakfast at Tiffany's event.

The event is a fundraiser that helps the program as well as a family during the holiday season through the "Get to Give" project. This year, they've adopted a family of eight.

For more information, contact Dare to Dream Young Girls Network at (850) 847-3875.