Why The Amour Project

Knowing your purpose in life changes who you are. When I was only 11 years old I knew I wanted to make a difference in this world, but I just didn't know how. I was only 11...what could an 11-year-old do? Eight years ago I never would've imagined that I would make my dream come true. Here's the backstory:

I knew before I could help anyone else I had to help myself. From Elementary to Middle School I was bullied. The bullying led me to hate who I was. There were nights I prayed to be skinnier, to have longer straighter hair, clearer skin, straighter teeth. I wanted anything and everything I could to fit in. I didn't know how to truly love myself even though the love that was given to me by my family has always been more than enough.

My mom noticed a change in me and decided I needed a mentor, that's when I met Ms. Brittani Chavious. Ms. Brittani is everything I have always aspired to be and through her mentoring program, G.R.A.C.E. I began to learn how to love myself unconditionally the way God wants me too. Eventually,, the feelings of hatred began to fade away but like everything dark, it began to creep up in the wee hours of the night.

I began to feel like God was failing me, I wanted so bad to be able to live my purpose but I couldn't get over this huge mountain in my path. I was beginning to give up and the bullying began to get worse...thoughts of suicide lingered and I knew I couldn't give up. I opened up to my mom about what I was going through and she suggested I go to Ms. Brittani's and her friend Ms. Tanisha's camp, Camp Wings.

I was fearful of going I had never been away from my family for 7 days, but I went. What I didn't know was those 7 days would change my life forever, those 7 days molded me into the young woman I am today. Over the course of those 7 days I was forced to face my demons and prove to myself I'm stronger than I have ever given myself credit for. Those 7 days taught me how to unconditionally love myself.

"When I look into the mirror I will value what I see, not only what's on the outside but what's inside of me."

Amour is French for love. "The Amour Project" is about giving the gift of love and doing things out of love.

I started this organization to mentor young ladies who face the challenges I have faced and still face daily and showing them the true meaning of loving yourself. The organization also shows love to communities and beyond through giving whether it may be monetary or not.

For more information on The Amour Project please contact us through our contact page.