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Instilling Integrity & Resilience
Youth organization rooted in sisterhood and service
Concrete Roses is geared to nurture the goals, aspirations, and ambitions of our mentees and help them overcome obstacles to blossom into successful young ladies.
What do we offer?
EQUITY
The quality of being fair and impartial
ADVOCACY
Support for our minority youth
EXPOSURE
Exposing youth to opportunities and experiences outside of Gainesville
ASSISTANCE
Voluntarily serving the disadvantaged communities
MISSION
The Mission of The Concrete Rose Foundation is to embrace, empower, and educate minority girls and equip them with the skills to make positive life choices.
VISION
The Concrete Roses Foundation envisions a community with a constant effort to cultivate a sense of self-worth and equality in adolescent
minorities which will afford them the same opportunities regardless of their race, gender, environment or socio-economic status.
BELIEFS
We believe that developing communication skills, improving academic performance, building self-esteem, managing social & emotional wellness, and practicing bullying prevention are the keys to maximizing the potential of all girls regardless of their background.
PURPOSE
The purpose of The Concrete Rose Foundation is to provide exposure and opportunities to minority youth through mentorship, aiming to minimize the challenges faced by adolescents in underserved communities.
Our Principles
Character
Trustworthiness | Respect | Responsibility, Fairness | Caring | Citizenship
Encouraging girls to take ownership of their actions and accept responsibility for their mistakes helps them develop a strong sense of accountability and integrity.
Education
Attendance | Classwork | Homework | Participation
Helping girls develop strategies to reach their full academic potential. All members have access to support programs:
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The Academic Advocate
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Reading Roses Reading Initiative
After-school tutoring is also available*
Leadership
Innovative | Confident | Passionate | Committed
Helping our girls cultivate the skills and qualities to be effective leaders. Mentees are provided with opportunities to take on leadership roles by serving on our Junior E-Board:
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Student President
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Student Vice President
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Student Secretary
Service
Voluntarily serving our community teaching important skills like empathy, compassion, and responsibility.
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Feeding the homeless
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Adopt-A-Street Program
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Campus Clean-up
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Care Packages
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Holiday baskets
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Service projects
Education Is The Heart of Our Foundation
At The Concrete Rose Foundation, we understand the importance of fostering the next generation's success. That's why we have a team of certified educators who are knowledgeable in a range of academic subjects, as well as mentoring and coaching. Our approach is different from other similar programs, as we strive to provide each student with tailored care and support to ensure their long-term success. We believe that every child has the potential for greatness, and we are here to help them unlock it.
