Taking Shape

Get involved by becoming a leader or donating to make an impact! Taking Shape is a culture of leadership and purposeful living in our young generation.

⭐️ Founded in 2015, we're a nonprofit empowering young leaders here, near and far to educate and mentor 10K+ students globally with our engaging and fun Star Leadership curriculum. It is a mission of partnering with other organizations that have the same purpose to offer opportunities in charitable giving, leadership core values and lifetime experiences. The creation of Taking Shape is to generate

a movement that will create an impact to children’s lives, Here in our local communities, Near in our surrounding cities and Far in our world. Creating leadership in our youth in order to find purpose as they impact their communities and cause a ripple effect to change the world. Tracey Wozny
Executive Director Taking Shape

05/06/2026

Fun, fellowship and volleyball 🏐 We’re one month away from Taking Shape’s annual Serving Future Leaders volleyball fundraiser on Saturday, June 6! Every dollar raised supports students, staff and resources at our partner elementary school in Port au Prince, Haiti. Show your support by registering to play with a team, by becoming a tournament sponsor or by donating!

Visit https://givebutter.com/sffl-volleyball-fundraiser-2026-cnf83e to register, become a sponsor or donate ⭐

04/30/2026

Donations to Taking Shape are gifts that keep on giving - here, near and far 🌎 One -time gifts and recurring donations both make a direct impact on our nonprofit, from continual improvements to STAR Leadership Curriculum™ to supporting students in Haiti. Every dollar ignites opportunity and education for students around the world 💚

Visit https://www.takingshape.care/ to learn more about our mission and becoming a donor ➡️

04/28/2026

It’s ⭐️ Taking Shape encourages STAR Leaders to pay it forward everyday with acts of kindness, offering helping hands and modeling positive behaviors for their peers. Our STAR Leaders have a few ideas for easy ways to pay it forward!

Take an extra moment to pay it forward today however you can - every act of kindness makes the world a better place ♥️

04/24/2026

It’s fun to set big goals and dream about achieving them, but do you know how to create effective and attainable milestones? 🤔 Taking Shape’s STAR Leadership Curriculum™ has one whole unit focused on setting effective goals, the SMART goal setting system and why it’s important to set SMART goals. It’s a core part of being a successful leader!

Watch your students soar and shine in 2026 🌟 Visit https://www.takingshape.care/star-leadership-curriculum to find the curriculum that’s right for you, and get instant access to our courses!

04/23/2026

Save the date 📅 Taking Shape’s annual Serving Future Leaders volleyball fundraiser is happening on Saturday, June 6! Join us for a night of competition, fun and food for a good cause with your team ⭐️All proceeds support Taking Shape’s primary school, Institution Mixte Le Phare des Anges, in Port-au-Prince, Haiti.

If you can’t join us in-person, support Taking Shape by sponsoring the event or making a donation! Visit https://givebutter.com/sffl-volleyball-fundraiser-2026-cnf83e to register or become a sponsor 🏐

04/20/2026

It’s National Volunteer Week, and Taking Shape wants to thank our community of volunteers, STAR Leaders and families that donate their time to help us achieve our goals 💙

Get involved with Taking Shape by supporting our fundraiser events, or by donating! Visit https://www.takingshape.care/ to learn more ➡️

04/16/2026

It’s the season of new possibilities for your young leaders 🌼 Plant the seeds for students to flourish with Taking Shape’s STAR Leadership Curriculum™ at your school, studio or organization ⭐ Promote social-emotional learning, learn how tackle challenging experiences, build a positive self-images and so much more with professionally-created lessons for kids and teens, ages 3+.

The best part? Lessons are designed to be done in groups, so your students will be excited to engage with their friends and peers 👫 Visit https://www.takingshape.care/star-leadership-curriculum to explore all of the lessons included in STAR Leadership Curriculum™ programs ➡️

04/14/2026

Compete and have fun with our community for a great cause 🏐 Register your team to play in Taking Shape’s annual Serving Future Leaders volleyball fundraiser, or become a corporate sponsor! Every dollar supports the students, staff and community of our partner elementary school in Port au Prince, Haiti 🌎

Visit https://givebutter.com/sffl-volleyball-fundraiser-2026-cnf83e to learn more and register.

04/10/2026

The saying is true - perspective is everything ⭐ Taking Shape’s STAR Leadership Curriculum™ teaches young leaders about empathy, sympathy and considering the emotions of others.

Check out how our emotionally intelligent young leaders talk about facing conflict - we’re so proud of their consideration and kindness 💙

04/08/2026

We love our STAR Leadership Affiliate Members! ❤ Taking Shape’s mission is only achievable through the power of community, and that’s why we want to spotlight Southern Dance Connection / Southern Cheer Elite for their support ⭐

Southern Dance Connection uses Taking Shape’s STAR Leadership Curriculum™ to engage students in fun and challenging lessons about personal development, leadership and life. It’s easy for your organization to get involved, too uses Taking Shape’s STAR Leadership Curriculum™ to engage students in fun and challenging lessons about personal development, leadership and life. It’s easy for your organization to get involved, too!

Visit https://www.takingshape.care/ to explore our programs!

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1018 E. 10th Street
Carrollton, MO
64633

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+16605420057

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