Help us string another pearl on the necklace of empowerment!

🌠 The Story: Pearls of Power — Destiny & Edom’s Journey

When a girl discovers her voice, she discovers her power.

For Destiny, that moment came during a Discover Your Inner Warrior workshop at Athena’s Warehouse. She had never tried yoga before, but when the instructor asked her to close her eyes and breathe, something inside her shifted.

“I saw green grass, a windy summer day, and the star that always appeared each night. That was the day I saw my true self.”

Through Athena’s Warehouse, Destiny learned to find calm within chaos—to pause, breathe, and choose herself. She built confidence through self-care, volunteered in her community, and gained the courage to lead. Now, she’s the first in her family to attend college, carrying her inner peace and strength with her wherever she goes.

For Edom, Athena’s Warehouse opened doors she never knew existed.

“Athena's Warehouse was an unforgettable and welcoming learning experience for me. It introduced so many new topics, real-world lessons, and relationships I wouldn't have known or formed on my own. It's an experience I look back on frequently because a lot of those lessons come up again in my everyday life.”

Through workshops and mentorship, Edom gained not just academic preparation—but life skills, confidence, and a sense of belonging. She learned about wellness, boundaries, and self-advocacy, lessons often left out of traditional education.

“You should support Athena’s Warehouse because a lot of adolescent girls are left in the dark when it comes to their future—whether it’s what to do after college or how to take care of their own bodies. Having Athena’s Warehouse in places like Cross Keys, where dropout rates are higher, provides women and nonbinary students with a plan and a mentor to leave high school with. That alone can change a life.”

Together, Destiny and Edom represent the pearls of power Athena’s Warehouse helps cultivate—girls who shine from within because they’ve been given the space, support, and sisterhood to grow.

This Giving Tuesday, you can help string another pearl on the necklace of empowerment. Your donation supports the next generation of girls who are ready to breathe, believe, and boldly become who they were meant to be.

✨ Every pearl matters. Every girl deserves to shine.
Donate Today →https://givebutter.com/pearlspower

What a night! Thank you for those who joined us at Pearls & Power Prom, an unforgettable evening celebrating confidence, community, and courage. Because of your presence and generosity, we raised a gross total of $2,185 by Thurs. Nov. 6th to support Athena’s Warehouse programs that empower teen girls through mentorship, workshops, and scholarships. Over $250 were raised LIVE during the pledging portion of our event from online gifts and gifts from those of us in the room where it happened!

Your support helps students like Destiny & Edom — the first in her family to attend college — continue to discover their inner warrior and rewrite their futures with confidence and purpose.

Still feeling inspired?
If you weren’t able to give during the event or would like to make an additional contribution, or share the contribution link with friends and family so they can be a light in a girl's life then you can still donate or sign up volunteer here:
https://givebutter.com/pearlspower

https://athenaswarehouse.org/volunteer-opportunities

Thank you for being an essential part of our community and for helping Athena’s Warehouse continue shining light into the lives of young women across Atlanta.

You’re Cordially Invited
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Pearls & Power
A 1920s-Inspired Prom Celebrating Courage, Confidence, and Community

Slip on your pearls, step into your finest flapper fashion, and join us for a glamorous evening to support the next generation of unstoppable young women.

🖤 Thursday, Nov. 6th
🖤 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM
🖤 The Lola | 621 North Ave NE, D-100, 30308

Enjoy jazz-age cocktails, a divine dinner, and a sparkling raffle — all in celebration of Athena’s Warehouse and our signature Discover Your Inner Warrior program, which empowers teen girls through mentorship, creativity, and self-discovery.

Proceeds from the evening will help us expand our reach to Title I schools continue to offer scholarships, workshops, and leadership opportunities for young women in Atlanta.

🎷 Attire: 1920s Cocktail Glam (think feathers, fringe, pearls, and bold spirit)

Let’s toast to transformation, resilience, and the warriors rising among us.

The Roaring Twenties were all about breaking barriers — and so is our mission. We believe every young person deserves more than just a fighting chance; they deserve a community that lifts them up. For those who’ve faced tough beginnings, Discover Your Inner Warrior is a lifeline — offering healing, skill-building, and hope. With your help, we can keep creating spaces where resilience grows and dreams take root.

Food & beverages included in ticket!

Attendee FAQs-
What do I wear? - This year we have a 1920s theme so anything inspired by that time is more than fine
Can men come?- Yes
I can't make it till 7pm or I can't stay for the whole time should I still come? Yes, yes, yes

Thank you to Our Sponsors:

More info: https://athenaswarehouse.org

Since 2009 Athena’s Warehouse has worked to provide positive experiences to young women. Our very first program was the Prom Dress Project, we collect gently used formal dresses from women in the community, have the dresses cleaned and then give the dresses away to students. Through this program we were able to ascertain that there was a deeper need in the community, that many of the young women we are serving have low self esteem, and these students have a lot of responsibilities to help their families financially. Thus the, formerly “Be Awesome Be Aware”, now “Discover Your Inner Warrior” program was born. We needed a way to establish a sense of belonging, to show students that they were connected to their community and that their voices were important.

We serve youth ages 14-24 who identify as girls, young women, non-binary or gender-nonconforming that are growing out of poverty. Our current participants typically identify as Latina (over 90%), and Spanish is the primary language spoken in their home. About 5% of our students identify as Black and another 5% as Asian. Over 90% of the youth we serve were born in the US but have parents who were born in a foreign country. The average household size is 6 people and the average income level for a given household is $32,000.

Pearls & Power: Every Girl Deserves to Shine

When a girl discovers her voice, she discovers her power.

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