A Powerful Place for Beautiful Transformations

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 […]

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The Powerhouse Program is a Wrap!

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 […]

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My Journey from Self-Doubt to Self-Love

When I was in my twenties, I was convinced that I was unattractive…I was too tall, my skin wasn’t smooth enough, my hair wasn’t pretty, my hips were too big…you name it and I didn’t like it about myself.  I would walk around in public and people would stare. I truly believed they were staring […]

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Be P.R.O.U.D.

Recently, Maria Wood had the pleasure of doing a presentation at the Alden Elementary School’s Girls Night Out.  The topic was “Be True to Yourself. Be P.R.O.U.D,” – a direct reflection of the principles we strive to instill in our students in our summer camps as well as in our fall and spring weekly classes. This is […]

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