Thank you Wicked Local for this beautiful feature on our Macy’s Exclusive Spring and Prom Fashion Show Spectacular on March 8th at the Kingston Collection, with photos by Denise Maccaferri. At Fashion Focus we believe in giving our students the opportunity to participate in real life situations so they may put to use the tools […]
Our Celebration Fashion shows are one of our favorite events! The runway is a powerful and transformative tool in our weekly classes. Some students are a little nervous to step up on it and allow themselves to be seen. But with encouragement from experienced staff and support from their fellow students, they begin to relax […]
Many people ask me “What is Fashion Focus Program?” Here is the answer I usually give: It’s an empowerment program for girls and boys. Our well-rounded curriculum helps kids and teens build their strength from the inside out. We want the same things for them that a parent wants: self-esteem and self-confidence, a strong physical […]
Pictured (left to right): Maria Wood, Lieutenant Wendy LaPierre, Craig Methot, and Mark Crawford. The third and final night of the Powerhouse Program was a huge success! Although we truly missed three of our team players, therapist Kim Mossman, Cara Cipullo and motivational speaker Wayne Soares, we knew they were there in spirit! The Powerhouse […]
Fearless Focus is a unique program designed to help girls discover and embrace their beautiful and undeniable potential!
When I received the phone call from a Fox 25 producer that news anchor Sara Underwood was interested in interviewing me for a segment called “Selfie Surgery on the Rise Among Teenagers”, I was honored and more than happy to offer my perspective. After all, being on Fox 25 News was not new to me. […]
The Boys Program is BACK! Through the Fearless Focus Program, I have successfully helped girls connect to their inner strength, build their confidence, learn important life skills, and socialize with like-minded peers. I hope to normalize this type of afterschool activity for boys. Boys should also be given this opportunity and myself, along with the […]