Zion Girls Leadership & Collegiate Preparatory Academy

08/12/2026

I remember clearly February 2024 standing in the lobby of Sacramento Hall sharing my newly formed Zion Girls Leadership and Collegiate Preparatory Academy with President J. Luke Wood, PhD.

Since then, I was a 2024 top winner in the Sacramento Venture Philanthropy (SVP) Fast Pitch, followed by all sorts of events. And most recently presenting at the ASU Center for Child Well-Being 8th Annual Children of Incarcerated Parents Conference, our video release produced by KJ2 Productions and Kenneth (KJ) Johnston and now, featured The Nonprofit Podcast Network with Jeff Holden.

I was promised August would be my month of open doors and new beginnings. And on this 12th day, its proving to be just that.

Watch. Listen. Share.

https://www.nonprofpod.com/am-i-next-how-zion-girls-is-changing-the-future-for-daughters-of-incarcerated-parents/

🌎 www.ziongirls.org for more!
PS we’re still just getting started.

08/10/2026

Every girl deserves someone who believes in her. 💜 Become a mentor with Zion Girls Leadership & Collegiate Preparatory Academy and help daughters impacted by parental incarceration discover hope, healing, and purpose through our Sister Circles.

Mentor Training: Saturday, August 22, 9 AM at Sac State.

www.ziongirls.org/get-involved

08/05/2026

🌟 BE THE REASON SHE BELIEVES IN HER FUTURE! 🌟

One caring adult can make all the difference in a young girl’s life.

This September, Zion Girls Leadership & Collegiate Preparatory Academy is launching a new mentoring cohort at Sacramento State, and we’re looking for compassionate, committed women who are ready to inspire, encourage, and empower the next generation of leaders.

As a Zion Girls Mentor, you’ll help girls:
💜 Build confidence and resilience
📚 Strengthen academic and leadership skills
🌱 Discover their purpose and potential
🤝 Navigate life’s challenges with hope and encouragement

You don’t have to be perfect—you simply have to be present.

📅 Mentor Training Retreat

Saturday, August 22
9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
📍 Sacramento State

☕ Continental breakfast and lunch provided

Our interactive training will equip you with the tools, resources, and confidence to make a meaningful impact. You’ll also become part of a supportive sisterhood of women dedicated to changing lives—one girl at a time.

Together we believe:

We Prepare Her.
We Help Her.
We Engage Her.

If you’ve been looking for a way to give back, invest in your community, and leave a lasting legacy, this is your invitation.

💻 Learn more or apply: www.ziongirls.org
📞 Questions? (916) 400-2359

08/05/2026

💜 One Caring Adult Can Change a Girl’s Future. 💜

There are young girls in our community who quietly carry burdens no child should have to bear.

Some count time by visiting hours instead of birthdays.
Some wonder if anyone truly sees them.
Some have learned to be strong long before they were ever allowed to simply be children.

At Zion Girls Leadership & Collegiate Preparatory Academy, we believe their story does not end with parental incarceration—it begins with hope, healing, purpose, and possibility.

Founded by Dawn Adams, Zion Girls was born from a calling to ensure every girl knows she is seen, valued, loved, and capable of achieving greatness. Through Sister Circles, caring mentors walk alongside each young woman, helping her discover her voice, build resilience, prepare for college, and develop the confidence to become the leader she was created to be.

Our mentoring is grounded in the 8 Pillars of PROGRESS:
💜 Persevere
🎓 Reach Higher
💪 Overcome Challenges
🌱 Grow & Evolve
🪞 Reflect on Self
🦋 Embrace Change
🎯 Stay Focused
🏆 Strive for Success

These are more than lessons—they are lifelong foundations for healing, leadership, and success.

If you’ve ever wondered whether one person can make a difference…

You can.

Become the mentor who listens.
The mentor who encourages.
The mentor who celebrates every milestone.
The mentor she remembers for the rest of her life.

Together, we can transform pain into purpose and help raise the next generation of resilient young women who will change families, communities, and the world.

✨ Mentor Training
Saturday, August 22 | 9:00 AM
Sacramento State

Register today:
🌐 www.ziongirls.org/get-involved

“Preparing Her. Helping Her. Engaging Her.”

07/28/2026

Every girl deserves someone who believes in her. 💜 Become a mentor with Zion Girls Leadership & Collegiate Preparatory Academy and help daughters impacted by parental incarceration discover hope, healing, and purpose through our Sister Circles. Mentor Training: Saturday, August 22, 9 AM at Sac State. Register:

Are you ready to make a difference? Whether you're a mentor, mentee, or caregiver, Zion Girls Leadership & Collegiate Preparatory Academy invites you to be part of a life-changing journey through our Pillars of PROGRESS Mentoring Program!

07/22/2026

Join me welcoming our newest Board of Directors. Each of these industry experts bring a wealth of knowledge.

07/21/2026