I AM SHE INC.Equipping women with skills, resources, and a community that cares.
Practical support for women’s next chapter.

Leaving foster care shouldn’t mean facing life alone.
Rebuilding your life shouldn’t either.

I AM SHE stands beside women preparing to leave or who have aged out of foster care, and women who are unhoused and working to get back on their feet.

Their journeys may be different, but each deserves practical tools, dependable support, and people who care about what comes next.

Explore our programsHelp women move forward
Life Skills ✦ Mentorship ✦ Essential Resources
Who we serve

Women deserve support
for what comes next.

We support women preparing to leave or who have aged out of foster care, and women who are unhoused and rebuilding their lives. Their journeys are different; both deserve practical tools and dependable people in their corner.

We also support the women who mentor, making room for their goals, challenges, and growth.

Our connected approach

Three Ways We Build
Each Other Up

01 / SKILLS & INDEPENDENCE

Practical Steps Forward

Life skills, career preparation, mentorship, and essentials help women turn uncertainty into a plan.

02 / CONNECTION & WELL-BEING

Space to Be Heard

Peer support groups offer encouragement and connection. Mental health matters; peer support complements professional care and is not therapy.

03 / MENTOR GROWTH

Support for Those Who Give

Mentors share skills, pursue their own goals, and strengthen one another while paying support forward.

Our mission

I AM SHE stands beside women as they build their next chapter.

Incorporated in Virginia September 3, 2021.

Our mission is to equip women preparing to leave or who have aged out of foster care, as well as women who are unhoused, with practical skills, mentorship, essential resources, and a community that cares.

Every woman deserves to be seen, supported, and equipped for what comes next.

Why the lotus is our signature flower

The lotus grows through muddy waters and blooms. For I AM SHE, it represents resilience, growth, and new beginnings—a reminder that a woman’s circumstances do not define her worth.

Our longer-term vision

We are working toward a daytime housing resource center and safe overnight housing opportunities. These remain future goals alongside our focus on practical skills and dependable support.

Practical support · Skills. Resources. Community.

What I AM SHE Offers

Practical support for everyday life, employment, and independence.

Contact us for current opportunities. Essentials depend on available donations and supplies.

01 / I AM SHE

Life Skills

Budgeting, cooking, job readiness, and preparing for independent living.

02 / I AM SHE

Interview Preparation

Résumé assistance, interview practice, and confidence building.

03 / I AM SHE

Dress for Success

Interview clothing, work attire, and professional presentation.

04 / I AM SHE

Trade Exploration

Opportunities to explore skilled trades and connect with training programs.

05 / I AM SHE

Hands-On Business Training

Practical learning experiences guided by professionals and business owners.

06 / I AM SHE

Mentorship

Guidance, regular check-ins, and someone to turn to.

07 / I AM SHE

Support Groups

Peer encouragement, shared experiences, and supportive relationships.

08 / I AM SHE

Essentials

Hygiene kits, work clothing, and first-home supplies.

09 / I AM SHE

Community Connection

Connections to community resources and trusted support, with encouragement and celebration of milestones along the way.

Connect about our programs
Our mentors · Paying it forward

Skilled women.
Shared strength.

I am SHE. SHE is me. Together, we grow. Together, we achieve.

Most of our mentors are business owners and career-focused women. We also welcome women with practical skills and lived experience. No title or perfect life required.

Through business think tanks, career conversations, skill sharing, and goal-setting, mentors support one another’s growth—and pay that support forward in service to others.

The women who support others deserve support, too. Caring for ourselves and asking for help strengthen how we show up for others.

Strength isn’t never needing help. Strength is knowing when to ask—and having a community that answers.

Apply to Mentor

Start with our interest form. We’ll follow up with the detailed application package.

Get involved

Help her take the next step.

Share your skills, volunteer, contribute essentials, or explore a partnership. We welcome connections with foster-care agencies, transition programs, women’s shelters, and training providers.

Connect with Us
Read. Reflect. Take a step.

The I AM SHE Blog

Encouragement, practical skills, and connection for your next chapter.

Explore the blog
Come learn, connect, and contribute

Events & Workshops

Find upcoming I AM SHE workshops, volunteer opportunities, and community events here. Check back as dates are announced.

Event times are shown in Eastern Time.

Open Events Calendar

Richmond, Virginia

Let’s build something
meaningful, together.

Questions about programs, volunteering, or partnerships? Send us a message.

Contact Us

Email us: iamshenp@gmail.com

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I AM SHE Inc.
6101 Barboursville Lane
Chesterfield, VA 23234

Incorporated in Virginia September 3, 2021 · EIN 92-1114248
IRS-recognized 501(c)(3) public charity
Exemption effective September 27, 2024