SuitUp Empowers 15 Women from Bayview's Ladies in Power Program
Schedule:
3pm - 3:30pm:
Remarks by SFDA Brooke Jenkins; SFPD Chief Bill Scott; Union Square Alliance CEO Marisa Rodriguez
3:30pm - 4pm
Fashion Show begins
4:30pm
Welcome Remarks by Marisa Rodriguez at John's Grill to honor participants
5pm
Dinner and Awards
6:30pm
Event Concludes
SuitUp! Runway Event will take place on June 16th at Macy's Union Square in San Francisco. SuitUp! is a collaborative initiative between community agencies and sponsors including Macy's Union Square, Street Violence Intervention Program (SVIP), Operation Genesis Inc., the San Francisco Police Department (SFPD), and the San Francisco District Attorney's Office (SFDA), which aims to uplift young African American women from San Francisco's Ladies in Power program through the transformative power of a brand new business suit and a six-week intensive mentoring program.
"These young women are truly inspirational, and their dedication to their goals inspires us all," said Marisa Rodriguez, CEO of Union Square Alliance. "Having worked for many years in the San Francisco District Attorney's office, I know how important initiatives like 'SuitUp' are to breaking the cycle of violence. This program defines a smart and compassionate partnership between business, law enforcement, and the community."
The inaugural 2022 cohort of Suit Up!, which included young African American men from Bayview's Alice Griffith Community, participated in a year-long mentorship program focused on empowering and supporting young men during a crucial age. This year, the second cohort of fifteen young African American women, aged 13-20 from SF's Ladies in Power program, will participate in a six-week intensive program focusing on self-esteem and confidence building, addressing unrealistic beauty standards and social media pressures.
Upon completion of the program, the young women will have the opportunity to meet with a Macy's stylist and purchase their first work suit and accessories courtesy of Macy's. They will also participate in the Macy's Runway Show on June 16, 2023, showcasing their new suits and celebrating their growth and transformation.
"I believe if we can get these young women to love themselves and see how powerful they are, we can help set them up to be strong leaders in our communities," said Taneshia Miller of SF's Ladies in Power.
"Macy's is thrilled to sponsor this important initiative for the second year in a row," said John Sparks, Senior Director Store Manager at Macy's Union Square. "As part of our social purpose platform, Mission Every One, Macy's is dedicated to creating a brighter future with bold representation for all. This critical work promotes community involvement in San Francisco compassionately and creatively, aligning with our mission to empower more voice, choice, and ownership for colleagues, customers, and communities."
The idea for "SuitUp" came in 2021 through Robert Newt, a Supervisor at the Street Violence Intervention Program. Determined to see the young people he works with succeed, Newt started a mentoring program with a year-long curriculum focused on self-esteem and positive transformations.
"My vision for this mentoring program was to collaborate with community partners and teach young people about the power of self-esteem," said Newt. "I strongly believe that if we can get these young people to love themselves and see how powerful they are, we can help set them up to be strong leaders in our communities."
The San Francisco Street Violence Intervention Program is an outreach and crisis response program hosted in the Department of Public Health. Created in 2013 to reduce and intervene in youth-related street violence for the City and County of San Francisco. Already, the "SuitUp" pilot project is gaining enthusiastic support from its community partners, including the SFPD.
"Congratulations to the young women who participated in Suit Up's second cohort with Ladies in Power," said San Francisco District Attorney Brooke Jenkins. "They are exceptional young women with bright futures ahead who have demonstrated their commitment to improving themselves and our community."
"We are so proud to support 15 young women from the San Francisco's Ladies in Powerin this second year of the program," said San Francisco Police Chief Bill Scott. "The 'Suit Up' initiative is about helping young people build confidence to learn to help themselves and their communities."
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Schedule:
3pm - 3:30pm:
Remarks by SFDA Brooke Jenkins; SFPD Chief Bill Scott; Union Square Alliance CEO Marisa Rodriguez
3:30pm - 4pm
Fashion Show begins
4:30pm
Welcome Remarks by Marisa Rodriguez at John's Grill to honor participants
5pm
Dinner and Awards
6:30pm
Event Concludes
SuitUp! Runway Event will take place on June 16th at Macy's Union Square in San Francisco. SuitUp! is a collaborative initiative between community agencies and sponsors including Macy's Union Square, Street Violence Intervention Program (SVIP), Operation Genesis Inc., the San Francisco Police Department (SFPD), and the San Francisco District Attorney's Office (SFDA), which aims to uplift young African American women from San Francisco's Ladies in Power program through the transformative power of a brand new business suit and a six-week intensive mentoring program.
"These young women are truly inspirational, and their dedication to their goals inspires us all," said Marisa Rodriguez, CEO of Union Square Alliance. "Having worked for many years in the San Francisco District Attorney's office, I know how important initiatives like 'SuitUp' are to breaking the cycle of violence. This program defines a smart and compassionate partnership between business, law enforcement, and the community."
The inaugural 2022 cohort of Suit Up!, which included young African American men from Bayview's Alice Griffith Community, participated in a year-long mentorship program focused on empowering and supporting young men during a crucial age. This year, the second cohort of fifteen young African American women, aged 13-20 from SF's Ladies in Power program, will participate in a six-week intensive program focusing on self-esteem and confidence building, addressing unrealistic beauty standards and social media pressures.
Upon completion of the program, the young women will have the opportunity to meet with a Macy's stylist and purchase their first work suit and accessories courtesy of Macy's. They will also participate in the Macy's Runway Show on June 16, 2023, showcasing their new suits and celebrating their growth and transformation.
"I believe if we can get these young women to love themselves and see how powerful they are, we can help set them up to be strong leaders in our communities," said Taneshia Miller of SF's Ladies in Power.
"Macy's is thrilled to sponsor this important initiative for the second year in a row," said John Sparks, Senior Director Store Manager at Macy's Union Square. "As part of our social purpose platform, Mission Every One, Macy's is dedicated to creating a brighter future with bold representation for all. This critical work promotes community involvement in San Francisco compassionately and creatively, aligning with our mission to empower more voice, choice, and ownership for colleagues, customers, and communities."
The idea for "SuitUp" came in 2021 through Robert Newt, a Supervisor at the Street Violence Intervention Program. Determined to see the young people he works with succeed, Newt started a mentoring program with a year-long curriculum focused on self-esteem and positive transformations.
"My vision for this mentoring program was to collaborate with community partners and teach young people about the power of self-esteem," said Newt. "I strongly believe that if we can get these young people to love themselves and see how powerful they are, we can help set them up to be strong leaders in our communities."
The San Francisco Street Violence Intervention Program is an outreach and crisis response program hosted in the Department of Public Health. Created in 2013 to reduce and intervene in youth-related street violence for the City and County of San Francisco. Already, the "SuitUp" pilot project is gaining enthusiastic support from its community partners, including the SFPD.
"Congratulations to the young women who participated in Suit Up's second cohort with Ladies in Power," said San Francisco District Attorney Brooke Jenkins. "They are exceptional young women with bright futures ahead who have demonstrated their commitment to improving themselves and our community."
"We are so proud to support 15 young women from the San Francisco's Ladies in Powerin this second year of the program," said San Francisco Police Chief Bill Scott. "The 'Suit Up' initiative is about helping young people build confidence to learn to help themselves and their communities."
SuitUp Empowers 15 Women from Bayview's Ladies in Power Program
Schedule:
3pm - 3:30pm:
Remarks by SFDA Brooke Jenkins; SFPD Chief Bill Scott; Union Square Alliance CEO Marisa Rodriguez
3:30pm - 4pm
Fashion Show begins
4:30pm
Welcome Remarks by Marisa Rodriguez at John's Grill to honor participants
5pm
Dinner and Awards
6:30pm
Event Concludes
SuitUp! Runway Event will take place on June 16th at Macy's Union Square in San Francisco. SuitUp! is a collaborative initiative between community agencies and sponsors including Macy's Union Square, Street Violence Intervention Program (SVIP), Operation Genesis Inc., the San Francisco Police Department (SFPD), and the San Francisco District Attorney's Office (SFDA), which aims to uplift young African American women from San Francisco's Ladies in Power program through the transformative power of a brand new business suit and a six-week intensive mentoring program.
"These young women are truly inspirational, and their dedication to their goals inspires us all," said Marisa Rodriguez, CEO of Union Square Alliance. "Having worked for many years in the San Francisco District Attorney's office, I know how important initiatives like 'SuitUp' are to breaking the cycle of violence. This program defines a smart and compassionate partnership between business, law enforcement, and the community."
The inaugural 2022 cohort of Suit Up!, which included young African American men from Bayview's Alice Griffith Community, participated in a year-long mentorship program focused on empowering and supporting young men during a crucial age. This year, the second cohort of fifteen young African American women, aged 13-20 from SF's Ladies in Power program, will participate in a six-week intensive program focusing on self-esteem and confidence building, addressing unrealistic beauty standards and social media pressures.
Upon completion of the program, the young women will have the opportunity to meet with a Macy's stylist and purchase their first work suit and accessories courtesy of Macy's. They will also participate in the Macy's Runway Show on June 16, 2023, showcasing their new suits and celebrating their growth and transformation.
"I believe if we can get these young women to love themselves and see how powerful they are, we can help set them up to be strong leaders in our communities," said Taneshia Miller of SF's Ladies in Power.
"Macy's is thrilled to sponsor this important initiative for the second year in a row," said John Sparks, Senior Director Store Manager at Macy's Union Square. "As part of our social purpose platform, Mission Every One, Macy's is dedicated to creating a brighter future with bold representation for all. This critical work promotes community involvement in San Francisco compassionately and creatively, aligning with our mission to empower more voice, choice, and ownership for colleagues, customers, and communities."
The idea for "SuitUp" came in 2021 through Robert Newt, a Supervisor at the Street Violence Intervention Program. Determined to see the young people he works with succeed, Newt started a mentoring program with a year-long curriculum focused on self-esteem and positive transformations.
"My vision for this mentoring program was to collaborate with community partners and teach young people about the power of self-esteem," said Newt. "I strongly believe that if we can get these young people to love themselves and see how powerful they are, we can help set them up to be strong leaders in our communities."
The San Francisco Street Violence Intervention Program is an outreach and crisis response program hosted in the Department of Public Health. Created in 2013 to reduce and intervene in youth-related street violence for the City and County of San Francisco. Already, the "SuitUp" pilot project is gaining enthusiastic support from its community partners, including the SFPD.
"Congratulations to the young women who participated in Suit Up's second cohort with Ladies in Power," said San Francisco District Attorney Brooke Jenkins. "They are exceptional young women with bright futures ahead who have demonstrated their commitment to improving themselves and our community."
"We are so proud to support 15 young women from the San Francisco's Ladies in Powerin this second year of the program," said San Francisco Police Chief Bill Scott. "The 'Suit Up' initiative is about helping young people build confidence to learn to help themselves and their communities."
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Schedule:
3pm - 3:30pm:
Remarks by SFDA Brooke Jenkins; SFPD Chief Bill Scott; Union Square Alliance CEO Marisa Rodriguez
3:30pm - 4pm
Fashion Show begins
4:30pm
Welcome Remarks by Marisa Rodriguez at John's Grill to honor participants
5pm
Dinner and Awards
6:30pm
Event Concludes
SuitUp! Runway Event will take place on June 16th at Macy's Union Square in San Francisco. SuitUp! is a collaborative initiative between community agencies and sponsors including Macy's Union Square, Street Violence Intervention Program (SVIP), Operation Genesis Inc., the San Francisco Police Department (SFPD), and the San Francisco District Attorney's Office (SFDA), which aims to uplift young African American women from San Francisco's Ladies in Power program through the transformative power of a brand new business suit and a six-week intensive mentoring program.
"These young women are truly inspirational, and their dedication to their goals inspires us all," said Marisa Rodriguez, CEO of Union Square Alliance. "Having worked for many years in the San Francisco District Attorney's office, I know how important initiatives like 'SuitUp' are to breaking the cycle of violence. This program defines a smart and compassionate partnership between business, law enforcement, and the community."
The inaugural 2022 cohort of Suit Up!, which included young African American men from Bayview's Alice Griffith Community, participated in a year-long mentorship program focused on empowering and supporting young men during a crucial age. This year, the second cohort of fifteen young African American women, aged 13-20 from SF's Ladies in Power program, will participate in a six-week intensive program focusing on self-esteem and confidence building, addressing unrealistic beauty standards and social media pressures.
Upon completion of the program, the young women will have the opportunity to meet with a Macy's stylist and purchase their first work suit and accessories courtesy of Macy's. They will also participate in the Macy's Runway Show on June 16, 2023, showcasing their new suits and celebrating their growth and transformation.
"I believe if we can get these young women to love themselves and see how powerful they are, we can help set them up to be strong leaders in our communities," said Taneshia Miller of SF's Ladies in Power.
"Macy's is thrilled to sponsor this important initiative for the second year in a row," said John Sparks, Senior Director Store Manager at Macy's Union Square. "As part of our social purpose platform, Mission Every One, Macy's is dedicated to creating a brighter future with bold representation for all. This critical work promotes community involvement in San Francisco compassionately and creatively, aligning with our mission to empower more voice, choice, and ownership for colleagues, customers, and communities."
The idea for "SuitUp" came in 2021 through Robert Newt, a Supervisor at the Street Violence Intervention Program. Determined to see the young people he works with succeed, Newt started a mentoring program with a year-long curriculum focused on self-esteem and positive transformations.
"My vision for this mentoring program was to collaborate with community partners and teach young people about the power of self-esteem," said Newt. "I strongly believe that if we can get these young people to love themselves and see how powerful they are, we can help set them up to be strong leaders in our communities."
The San Francisco Street Violence Intervention Program is an outreach and crisis response program hosted in the Department of Public Health. Created in 2013 to reduce and intervene in youth-related street violence for the City and County of San Francisco. Already, the "SuitUp" pilot project is gaining enthusiastic support from its community partners, including the SFPD.
"Congratulations to the young women who participated in Suit Up's second cohort with Ladies in Power," said San Francisco District Attorney Brooke Jenkins. "They are exceptional young women with bright futures ahead who have demonstrated their commitment to improving themselves and our community."
"We are so proud to support 15 young women from the San Francisco's Ladies in Powerin this second year of the program," said San Francisco Police Chief Bill Scott. "The 'Suit Up' initiative is about helping young people build confidence to learn to help themselves and their communities."
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