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Who is 202Love? Hear from our founder,Kitwana Cottonham and our Community Partnership Liaison, Princella McNair, share the mission of 202Love.
“Every child needs a little 202Love.”
We are a 501(c)(3) non profit organization focused on empowering, educating and engaging our African American youth.
Our programs will provide them with tools to help navigate their path to success. Topics such as knowing self, identifying purpose, navigating relationships and goal setting will be included. We believe the answers to some of the world’s greatest problems lie in the next generation and want to help them on their path to change the world!
We will help them navigate their today and prepare for their tomorrow, all with a little 202Love!
Introducing The Summer 2023 Girls That S.P.A.R.K. Participants - The Sweet 6!
Soijer, Karis, Layla, Kensli, Mia
Not Shown: Autumn
Girls That S.P.A.R.K.
The Girls That S.P.A.R.K program:
is for African American girls aged 13-17
is based on 5 key principles - Self, Purpose, Action, Responsibility, Knowledge
kick off session will be a day and a half , Sept 9-10 and will include interactive activities for each principles
will include one group community service project
will also include at least one exposure event such as plays, museum trips, etc.
will also include special access to virtual events, sessions and mentoring check ins
What to Expect:
Great speakers that deliver messages on their level about key topics
Fun, interactive activities that drive home the key principles
The beginning of the GTS community that will be a safe place for the girls to learn from each other, encourage each other and hold each other accountable.
Swag and a lot of FUN!!!
The Sweet Six
S.P.A.R.K. LUNCH OUTING
S.P.A.R.K. SERVES: FEED THE CITY
THE GREAT 8!!!
GTS KICKOFF- FALL 2022
S.P.A.R.K LUNCH OUTING
S.P.A.R.K. SERVES- FEED THE CITY PROJECT
GTS- FEED THE CITY COMMUNITY SERVICE PROJECT
GTS- VISION BOARD ACTIVITY
GTS: SPARK BOX
GIRLS THAT S.P.A.R.K.!!!!
Exposure Experience- Espresso Nutcracker!
Dressed and ready for the Espresso Nutcracker! The girls enjoyed the show!
All of us! The Great 8 and the Board
The 202Love Board
Santa Drive By- Lyric
Santa Drive By- Lyric "Jasmine"
Santa Drive By- Bri
Santa Drive By- Serenity
Santa Drive By- Campbell
Santa Drive By- Olivia
Santa Drive By- Zoe
The Story Behind 202Love
This house is the house that raised me. If you zoom in, you will see the number on this house is 202. The house and those that went in and out of those doors are the driving force behind 202Love, Inc.
In this house, I knew I was loved. I knew that the people in the house wanted the best for me. They looked out for me. They supported me. They made sure I was good and if I wasn’t, they tried to help.
In this house, I was seen, heard and acknowledged. They encouraged me and they corrected me. There were rules and requirements in this house. I now know they were in place for my protection. 202Love is in many ways a tribute to the people of 202.
Over time, I have grown to appreciate those rules and those that enforced them even more. I know that I was blessed to be raised and loved by 202 and I know that made me who I am today. This is what I want to share. I want every child to have a little 202 love in their life!
- Kitwana Cottonham, Founder/CEO
Here’s a quick peek at some of my village!
The Real Founders of 202. My grandparents!
My Mother- Terri C Barnes
The two men that have carried me- Grandfather and Uncle Danny
My Grandmother- Lessie Faye Patterson Cottonham
So nice, I had to show her twice-My Mama!
The lil brother aka My Mother's favorite- Dustin
The other definition of "sibling rivalry"!
My Aunt Ruth
Mentoring Matters.
Today’s teen faces challenges that are hard to imagine. They make it hard for them to navigate day to day activities, reduces their ability to see their future and pulls them away from their purpose and destiny.
Social media bullying
Higher rates of depression and anxiety
Increased suicide rates
Peer pressure , competition and comparison
Low self-esteem
Mentoring, at its core, is all about the relationship. When done right, it can be a life saver and a direction changer. Any type of mentoring makes them feel seen and feel mattered. It gives them insight and perspective. Knowing someone cares has a positive impact on how they approach school, family, community and themselves.
This is what 202Love will do. We will work with them. We will remind them who they are. We will share tools with them to guide them through their now and prepare them for their future.
Join the Village.
You know the saying, “it takes a village to raise a child,” 202 was my village and I know that saying is true. My village made the difference! The village is still needed because there is work to be done! Here’s how you can join the village and help change a child’s life!
Donate : Click the Donate button above and it will be used to support the efforts of 202Love with a direct impact to the youth we will serve. Your donation will help support events, materials, food and all things to make sure they feel that 202Love!
Volunteer: We are always looking for those that want to be hands-on in the village. This could be as a mentor or facilitator. It could also be a service such as photography, printing, catering, etc. If you think you have a skill, service, product or supplies that will help us deliver 202Love with excellence, we want to meet you. Email us or send the form below and we will be in contact.
Partner: If you have an organization or company and think we can work together, we want to hear from you!
Contact
Feel free to contact us with any questions. Interested in partnering or want to be a mentor or volunteer, send us a message!
Email
team202@202love.org