Creating Opportunity Through Entrepreneurship

by Leadership Initiatives
Creating Opportunity Through Entrepreneurship
Creating Opportunity Through Entrepreneurship
Creating Opportunity Through Entrepreneurship
Creating Opportunity Through Entrepreneurship
Creating Opportunity Through Entrepreneurship
Creating Opportunity Through Entrepreneurship
Creating Opportunity Through Entrepreneurship
Creating Opportunity Through Entrepreneurship
Creating Opportunity Through Entrepreneurship
Creating Opportunity Through Entrepreneurship
Creating Opportunity Through Entrepreneurship
Creating Opportunity Through Entrepreneurship

Summary

Maureen has dreamed of becoming a businesswoman since she was a young girl. In 2013, after finishing secondary school, she turned that dream into a salon offering braiding, nail fixing, hair revamping, and hair washing. Today, Samantha, Kate, Madeleine, and Elise are working alongside Maureen as she builds a stronger business and works toward greater stability for her family.

$1,500
total goal
$200
remaining
24
donors
0
monthly donors
3
months

Challenge

Maureen has spent more than a decade building her salon, but her dreams reach beyond the business itself. She hopes her work can help her family afford a more comfortable home, give her children access to a better school, and allow her to care for her parents. Growing the salon means creating greater stability for the people she loves most.

Solution

Samantha, Kate, Madeleine, and Elise are turning what they learn about Maureen's salon into practical support. Together, they are identifying business priorities, developing marketing strategies, and raising funds for equipment and branding materials. A gift of just $10 helps provide the resources Maureen needs to put these plans into action. This support can create a ripple effect beyond Maureen, helping her work toward greater stability for her children, parents, and family.

Long-Term Impact

For Maureen, a stronger salon represents more than business growth. It is part of the future she hopes to create for her family, including a more comfortable home, better educational opportunities for her children, and the ability to care for her parents. With support from Samantha, Kate, Madeleine, and Elise, Maureen can continue working toward the independence she has dreamed of since she was a young girl.

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Organization Information

Leadership Initiatives

Location: Washington, DC - USA
Website:
Project Leader:
Marshall Bailly
Washington , DC United States
$1,300 raised of $1,500 goal
 
26 donations
$200 to go
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