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Breaking the Cycle: How Mentorship and Support Programs Help Underserved Youth Overcome Learned Helplessness
Many underserved youth struggle with learned helplessness—but mentorship can break the cycle. Discover how in our latest blog post.

Monica Marrow
Mar 44 min read
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Celebrate Maui’s Remarkable Women at Wāhine Kaulike: An Evening of Honor and Inspiration
Join us on March 28 for Wāhine Kaulike, a night honoring Maui’s wāhine with Mayor Bissen, live music, and a community celebration.

What Makes You Feel Beautiful
Feb 192 min read
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Keeping the Light of MAUI GEMS Shining: A Call for Support
MAUI GEMS is at risk—but we won’t let our girls down. We must raise $10,000 to keep this life-changing program alive. Donate now

What Makes You Feel Beautiful
Feb 61 min read
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Guiding the Future: A Mentorship Evening with MAUI GEMS
Join us Feb 7 for "Guiding the Future" and learn how you can mentor Maui's youth through the MAUI GEMS program. RSVP by Feb 4!

What Makes You Feel Beautiful
Jan 271 min read
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Discover the Spark: Join Us for MAUI GEMS Parent’s Day!
Join MAUI GEMS Parent's Day on January 24, 2025, to explore the program, connect with mentors, and learn about enrollment!

What Makes You Feel Beautiful
Jan 163 min read
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Girls Exploring a Career in Culinary Arts: A Spotlight on the University of Hawai‘i Maui College Program
Explore UHMC’s Culinary Arts program, a pathway for aspiring chefs to gain skills, creativity, & career opportunities in the culinary world.

Monica Marrow
Dec 10, 20243 min read
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Breaking Barriers Together: A New Partnership Between What Makes You Feel Beautiful and Ma’i Movement Hawai’i
Partnering with Ma’i Movement Hawai’i to fight period poverty! Together, we assembled 500 kits to support menstruators in need.

What Makes You Feel Beautiful
Nov 27, 20242 min read
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Change a Life This Giving Tuesday: Sponsor a Girl with MAUI GEMS.
Change a life this #GivingTuesday! Sponsor a girl in the MAUI GEMS program and help her thrive. Make an impact today!

What Makes You Feel Beautiful
Nov 26, 20242 min read
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Maui’s Youth Face Unique Challenges—Are We Prepared to Make a Difference?
Maui's youth face unique challenges from isolation to limited resources. At WMYFB, we're empowering growth, resilience, and self-worth. Join

Monica Marrow
Nov 1, 20244 min read
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A Special Partnership to Support Maui’s Women with Love and Hope
Support Maui’s families through our Walmart Charitable Registry, providing essential items to those still rebuilding.

What Makes You Feel Beautiful
Oct 19, 20246 min read
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Empowering the Future: Celebrate Give to Women and Girls Day by Supporting Maui GEMS
Celebrate Women and Girls Day! Support Maui GEMS with a donation or pick up unsold auction items at our Wailuku event tonight.

What Makes You Feel Beautiful
Oct 11, 20241 min read
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Suicide Prevention Month: A Call to Action for Our Youth, Moms and You
Empower Maui’s women and girls with essential mental health support. Your donation can make a life-changing difference.

Essential Life Academy
Sep 20, 20244 min read
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Maui GEMS Reunion Meetup: Reconnect, Reflect, and Recharge
the Maui GEMS Reunion Meetup on September 27, 2024, from 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

What Makes You Feel Beautiful
Sep 17, 20241 min read
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WMYFB Celebrates National Nonprofit Day August 17th
tories from some of our MAUI GEMS participants on how the program has inspired them to grow, give back, and become leaders in their communit

What Makes You Feel Beautiful
Aug 17, 20243 min read
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Shining Bright: The Unforgettable Celebration of Maui GEMS Success!
Celebrate the achievements of our first cohort of young women, who have grown through workshops and mentorship since March.

What Makes You Feel Beautiful
Jul 24, 20242 min read
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Empowering Maui's Future: Inspiring Stories from the MAUI GEMS Program
At What Makes You Feel Beautiful (WMYFB), we believe in the power of transformation through empowerment, education, and community...

What Makes You Feel Beautiful
Jun 26, 20242 min read
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Mary Albitz Owner of Island Art Party: Brings Art and Joy to the MAUI GEMS Program
Mary Albitz, the dynamic owner of Island Art Party, has once again shown her unwavering dedication to the community by sponsoring a...

What Makes You Feel Beautiful
Jun 23, 20242 min read
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Savannah Gankiewicz Miss USA, Her Journey and Impact on What Makes You Feel Beautiful, Maui's Community Based Organization.
Savannah Gankiewicz Miss USA, Her Journey and Impact on What Makes You Feel Beautiful, Maui's Community Based Organization

What Makes You Feel Beautiful
May 17, 20242 min read
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A Milestone for Maui GEMS: Introducing Our First Mentor-Youth Pairing, Sandy and Haven
A significant milestone in our Maui GEMS program with the first mentor-youth pairing!

What Makes You Feel Beautiful
May 17, 20242 min read
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Cultivating Self-Love: The Key to Improving Mother-Daughter Relationships, Unlocking Better Mother-Daughter Connections.
Cultivating Self-Love: The Key to Improving Mother-Daughter Relationships, Unlocking Better Mother-Daughter Connections.

What Makes You Feel Beautiful
May 10, 20242 min read
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