What We're All About
The GLAMEmpowerment Hub is more than just a location—it’s a launchpad for potential. Right here in Polk County, our hub serves as a safe, supportive, and resource-filled space for teen parents and at-risk youth to grow, thrive, and build the life they deserve. Whether you’re working on your resume, attending a workshop, or simply need someone to listen—this is your space.
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💼 Career development labs that prepare them for the workforce or entrepreneurship
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📚 Life-skills workshops covering financial literacy, parenting, goal-setting, and time management
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🧠 Mental health and wellness sessions led by compassionate professionals
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💖 The GLAMCloset & GLAMHygiene Pantry, ensuring dignity through access to essential resources
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🖥️ Computer labs and study lounges for dual-enrolled and college-bound youth
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💬 Mentorship pods and healing circles where real stories are shared and sisterhood is formed
No Judgment. No Cost. Just Help.
💼 Career Development + Job Readiness
From resume help to mock interviews and job search strategies, we help youth and young parents build confidence and pursue meaningful employment.
📚 Life Skills + Empowerment Workshops
We offer free workshops on real-world topics like budgeting, emotional intelligence, entrepreneurship, digital literacy, professional etiquette, and more.
🛍️ GLAMCloset + GLAMHygiene Room
Youth earn GLAMBucks to “shop” for clothing, hygiene essentials, baby items, and professional wear—turning responsibility into reward.
🤝 Mentorship + Support Circles
We match participants with community mentors, host teen parent support circles, and create spaces to heal, dream, and grow.
💖 Mental Health Support
Emotional resilience is part of our mission. The Hub connects youth with on-site or referral-based mental health resources and group sessions.
Who We Serve
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Teen mothers (ages 13–24)
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At-risk youth and young adults
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Justice-impacted or re-entry youth
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Youth aging out of foster care
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Young people seeking direction and support
Our Mission
One Empowered Life at a Time.
“Where HER story is seen. HER voice is heard. HER future is ignited.”
The GLAMEmpowerment Hub is more than a building—it’s a safe haven, a launchpad, and a sacred space designed to break cycles and build legacies. It is the heart of Girls Leave A Mark, where teen moms and at-risk youth walk in with uncertainty and walk out with purpose, confidence, and community.
We envision a vibrant, healing-centered hub that meets every young person where they are and walks beside them as they rise—providing holistic support that touches every part of their lives: mind, body, spirit, and future.
Here, education meets empowerment.
Support meets strategy.
And pain meets purpose.
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