Happy New Year, Family!
There's something so magical about January – it's filled with possibility and promise, and I hope this year is your best yet!
I have such excitement about what 2025 holds for the S.H.A.U.N. Foundation for Girls and the girls and young women we serve.
First, you've probably noticed the Magnolia Monthly’s new look! I'm incredibly grateful to our brilliant Executive Assistant, Kristen Zeedyk-Williams, who poured her creativity into this beautiful redesign. I hope you love it as much as I do.
My heart is overflowing as I share some wonderful news – our S.H.A.U.N. Foundation for Girls’ family is growing! I'm thrilled to welcome two extraordinary women to our Advisory Board: Areva Martin and Connie Orlando. I've had the privilege of calling both of these powerhouses dear friends, and their passion for empowering girls matches our own. Their expertise and vision will help us reach even more young lives.
Speaking of reaching more young lives, I'm absolutely delighted to announce our newest grantee: Girls Going Global! This incredible organization opens up the world to young girls through transformative travel experiences and cultural exchange programs. Their work perfectly aligns with our mission of empowering girls to dream bigger and reach higher. Congratulations!
We're also expanding our newsletter with voices I know you'll love. Dr. Jayne Morgan will continue sharing her important medical insights, while our foundation Treasurer (and my dear friend) Ivy Walker will guide us through the intricacies of nonprofit excellence. Also, I'm beyond excited that my friend Patrik Henry Bass will curate our new "Book of the Month" feature – trust me, his selections will inspire and move you! And my friend - the amazing Laura Saltman - joins us as our mindfulness expert, helping us approach 2025 with intention and spiritual awareness. I’m so grateful to all of them!
This month's Breaking Barriers section honors the incomparable Nikki Giovanni, whose poetry has touched countless souls and opened minds for generations. And for those who've been asking – yes, our foundation t-shirts are now available for purchase!
Every time I sit down to write this letter, I'm reminded of how blessed we are to have this community. Your support makes every milestone possible, every dream achievable. I can feel that 2025 will be transformative for the S.H.A.U.N. Foundation for Girls, and I'm so grateful to share this journey with you.
Here's to a year of breaking barriers and building dreams!
With love and gratitude,
Shaun
Shaun Robinson
President and Founder
S.H.A.U.N. Foundation for Girls
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