Make-It-Click, Inc.

Make-It-Click, Inc. Discipline disparities for black girls persist in elementary, middle, and high school.

Make-It-Click is on a mission to help girls "click" with their sense of purpose by connecting them to their tribe for support, turning obstacles into opportunities for a brighter future. Black girls make up 14% of the general population but 33% of youth detained. Additionally, 40 percent of girls in the juvenile system identify as LGBT. When girls of color come into contact with the juvenile syste

m, they are at-risk for school dropout, teen pregnancy, sexual exploitation, homelessness, unemployment, or continued system involvement extending into adulthood. Make-It-Click is a registered 501c3, youth development program with a goal to disrupt pathways to delinquency for Black and Afro-Latino girls through mentoring, prevention, LGBTQ advocacy, and leadership. Every gift to our organization will be used to help Black and Afro-Latino girl’s build and promote cultural and community strengths where both achievement and the ability to learn from mistakes is celebrated.

As Mental Health Awareness Month continues, conversations around youth mental health and digital wellness are becoming h...
05/11/2026

As Mental Health Awareness Month continues, conversations around youth mental health and digital wellness are becoming harder to ignore.

Recently, Governor signed legislation restricting cell phone use in schools across . Regardless of where people stand on the policy itself, one thing is clear: we are finally being forced to have honest conversations about how constant connectivity is impacting children and teens.

As a social worker and youth advocate, I’ve seen firsthand how excessive screen time, social comparison, cyberbullying, disrupted sleep, and nonstop digital stimulation can affect focus, emotional regulation, self esteem, and relationships, especially for adolescent girls.

This moment cannot just be about taking phones away. It must also be about teaching digital wellness.

Young people need support in learning:
• Healthy boundaries with technology
• How to navigate social media safely
• How to disconnect without feeling isolated
• How to build confidence outside of online validation
• How to recognize when digital spaces are harming their mental health

The goal is not fear. The goal is balance, awareness, and healthier relationships with technology.

Policies may change school environments, but education, mentorship, and meaningful conversations are what truly create long term change.

May is Mental Health Awareness Month.And this year, I want to name something we are not talking about enough…Digital hea...
05/01/2026

May is Mental Health Awareness Month.
And this year, I want to name something we are not talking about enough…
Digital health for girls.
As a social worker and youth development leader, I see it every day.
Girls are navigating identity, self worth, and relationships in a world that never turns off.
Social media is not just entertainment.
It is shaping how they see themselves in real time.
The pressure to perform.
The comparison.
The need for validation.
The exposure to content they are not emotionally ready to process.
And yet, we continue to treat mental health as if it exists outside of the digital world.
It does not.
If we are serious about supporting girls, we have to expand the conversation:
• Digital wellness is mental health
• Online experiences impact self esteem
• Prevention must include what happens on their screens
This is the work.
Helping girls build confidence, boundaries, and identity in a digital world that constantly challenges all three.
This Mental Health Awareness Month, I am encouraging parents, educators, and community leaders to ask a different question:
Not just “How is she doing?”
But also,
“What is she experiencing online and how is it affecting her?”
We cannot protect what we refuse to acknowledge.

A lot of conversations about teens and social media focus on screen time.That’s not the real issue.The real issue is ide...
04/28/2026

A lot of conversations about teens and social media focus on screen time.
That’s not the real issue.
The real issue is identity development in a digital world.
When validation is instant and constant, it changes how confidence is formed.
That has long-term implications for mental health, relationships, and self-worth.
We need to start having more honest conversations about that.
What’s your perspective?

January is National Mentoring Month! Did you know that in Georgia only 45.8% of black girls in the 9th graders have agen...
01/18/2024

January is National Mentoring Month! Did you know that in Georgia only 45.8% of black girls in the 9th graders have agency (feelings of control and purpose) and by the 11th, the number drops to 39.1%?

Studies show that young people with mentors are:

• 52% less likely to skip school.
• 78% more likely to volunteer regularly in their communities.
• 130% more likely to hold a leadership position in a club or sports team.

Help Make-It-Click, Inc. address the challenge of providing girls with access an opportunities to develop their sense of purpose through culturally-centered mentoring. Turning Obstacles into Opportunities, We Make-It-Click, Inc.

Make-It-Click is on a mission to help girls "click" with their sense of purpose by connecting them to their tribe for su...
01/18/2024

Make-It-Click is on a mission to help girls "click" with their sense of purpose by connecting them to their tribe for support, turning obstacles into opportunities for a brighter future. With compassion, cultural transformative resources, and proven tools that have an impact, we inspire young girls and equip them with solutions to achieve scholastically, gain financial literacy, lead healthy lives, learn life skills, and balance digital wellbeing. Through the click4Teens (c4T) Mentoring Program, you will become a positive role model in the life of a girl who needs your guidance and support. c4T Mentors are an invaluable source of motivation and support to our girls who have few other resources. Becoming a c4T Mentor means publicly supporting Make-It-Click’s efforts to make our local neighborhoods a place where all girls of color are empowered for success.

STUDIES SHOW THAT CHILDREN WHO HAVE JUST ONE CONSISTENT, CARING ADULT IN THEIR LIVES:
Are less likely to drop out of school
Have fewer run-ins with the law
Build better relationships with their own families

AS A c4T Mentor, YOU WILL HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO:
Support a young person through an ongoing one-on-one relationship
Serve as a positive role model and friend
Plan and participate in activities together
Help empower youth to make positive choices in their lives
Set goals with your mentee and work toward accomplishing them
Become acquainted with other 'like-minded’ volunteers
Spend 4-6 hours per month one-on-one with mentee
Initial training Increase awareness of services and diversity in your community

AS A c4T Mentor, YOU WILL RECEIVE:
Access to mentor/mentee group activities
Satisfaction of knowing that you are making a difference
Complimentary tickets to community events when available
Tax deductions for mileage and mentoring expenses
Training and experience that may be beneficial on your resume
Personal ongoing support and supervision to help the match succeed
Eligible volunteers receive practicum hours towards social work degree
Ally training is provided to all volunteers to gain a better understanding of our youth, program policy, and procedures.

C4T Mentor Requirements:
At least 16 years old
Must complete C4T training
Able to provide 3 references (2 personal; 1 professional) pass background, drug and driving record checks
Must commit to spend a minimum of 5 hours each month in person with mentee for a minimum of 30 weeks
Must have reliable transportation, a valid driver’s license and current automobile insurance
Volunteers must meet eligibility requirements. Please contact Dr. Sarah Bingham at 470-222-4728 or via email at [email protected] for more details.

Did you know that Black high school-aged girls were 60% more likely to attempt su***de than their white peers. is a ca...
06/17/2023

Did you know that Black high school-aged girls were 60% more likely to attempt su***de than their white peers. is a campaign curated out of the need to bring awareness to mental health concerns impacting girls of color. I see future business owners and CEOs marching for a cause. Your donations allow our girls to learn about financial literacy to close the black wealth gap. It also empowers our future business leaders on giving back to society by giving their time and talents. Happy Juneteenth!

The 11th Annual Juneteenth Atlanta Parade and Music Festival is a high-spirited celebration of freedom, unity, and equal...
06/16/2023

The 11th Annual Juneteenth Atlanta Parade and Music Festival is a high-spirited celebration of freedom, unity, and equality is known for filling Centennial Olympic Park and the streets of Atlanta with the soulful sound of live music, amazing hand-made merchandise from local and international vendors, mouthwatering cuisine, and an array of immersive cultural activities for all attendees. Join us for the eleventh annual Juneteenth Atlanta Parade & Music Festival for a weekend of family, friends, and fun. Bring your cameras, chairs, blankets, pillows and most of all your love.

After weeks of reviewing over 30 applications and interviews, it is with immense pleasure that we inform you of our rece...
05/29/2023

After weeks of reviewing over 30 applications and interviews, it is with immense pleasure that we inform you of our recently accepted members into the 2023 uBuntoo Leadership Summer Institute. Congratulations and we look forward to working with you all this summer!

Celebrate National Women's HERstory Month!March is Women’s Herstory Month, a time to acknowledge those who have paved th...
03/30/2023

Celebrate National Women's HERstory Month!

March is Women’s Herstory Month, a time to acknowledge those who have paved the way for us to make a difference. It’s also a time to honor the women who continue to push the boundaries of what “girls” can do. As we close out the month, we celebrate the leadership and accomplishments of women who mentor and elevate the voices of young girls of color at C4T Mentoring Program-we invite you to read about Mariah!

Meet Mariah, A bona fide member of the C4T tribe!

“I was born and raised in St. Louis, Missouri but I have lived in Georgia for a long time now. I currently attend Kennesaw State University where I major in Public Relations and minor in Professional Writing and I hope to one day turn that into my dream job. In the meantime, I work in the health insurance industry and have been doing so for six years now.

I’m very passionate about writing, mentoring, and advocating for women’s health issues and also helping others navigate through life.

I enjoy mentoring because I am able to help other girls and young women of color learn about this world and their place in it while also being a part of shaping the next generation of pioneers and leaders.”

A quote from my mentee:

“Mariah is a great mentor who helps me not only through my struggles, but through school as well. She helps me to learn new things and also guides me when there are times when I am not sure of what to do. She is always there to have suggestions or different opinions on my homework, helping me to better understand what I am writing or talking about. Mariah is extremely kind, has a great personality, and she is extremely funny. She is also very understanding of the great conversations we have. There has never been a time where she wasn’t willing to hear me or walk me through my obstacles. Lastly, out of all the great things about Mariah, what means the most to me is that she is very supportive and helpful as discussed which I am extremely thankful and grateful for as well. I am super glad Dr. Bingham matched us.”

Mentors like Mariah help make young girls of color feel seen and heard. Interested in being a part of the Click? Go to https://lnkd.in/gZ4-MJPU for more information.

January is National Mentoring Month! Studies show that young people with mentors are: • 52% less likely to skip school.•...
01/18/2023

January is National Mentoring Month! Studies show that young people with mentors are:
• 52% less likely to skip school.
• 78% more likely to volunteer regularly in their communities.
• 130% more likely to hold a leadership position in a club or sports team.
Help us cultivate opportunities for young girls by reaching out and encouraging them to join Click4Teens Mentoring!

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