Focus Fairies Mentoring, a community-based organization in Chicago's West and South sides, aims to uplift and support young women and girls of color aged 7-21 who have experienced vicarious trauma and violence. Our mission is to empower these young women and girls by providing the tools and support they need to build positive self-concepts, heal from childhood trauma, and maintain healthy relationships. 

At Focus Fairies Mentoring (FFM), we empower young girls and emerging women through mentorship, education, and targeted interventions that foster growth, resilience, and leadership. Our primary programs, The BEE Girls and Whimsical Wonder, create meaningful spaces for youth to explore their identities, develop essential life skills, and navigate the challenges of growing up with confidence and self-awareness. 

For our younger participants, ages 7 to 13, the Whimsical Wishes and Wonder curriculum provides an interactive, play-based approach to self-exploration. Through engaging activities, girls delve into the intricacies of their experiences while building self-awareness, self-esteem, self-advocacy, leadership, and empathy. This nurturing environment allows them to embrace their uniqueness, cultivate confidence, and develop the foundational skills necessary for future success.

As they grow into young adulthood, The BEE Girls program supports participants aged 14 to 18 in their journey of self-discovery. Designed to evoke emotional expression and challenge societal norms, this program empowers young women to embrace their strengths and advocate for themselves. By integrating core values of self-awareness, self-esteem, self-advocacy, leadership, and empathy, The BEE Girls inspires participants to step into their power and become the leaders of tomorrow. Beyond mentorship, FFM is deeply committed to addressing systemic barriers that impact youth through its Community Violence Intervention (CVI) Initiative. Focused on individuals at high risk of perpetrating or experiencing violence, this initiative provides crucial support such as individual counseling, cognitive-behavioral therapy, anger management programs, and substance abuse treatment. By addressing the root causes of violence—such as poverty, trauma, and mental health challenges—FFM strives to break cycles of violence and empower individuals to build healthier, more fulfilling lives. Through these programs, Focus Fairies Mentoring is creating lasting change—one girl, one leader, and one community at a time.