Smith and Bonds were searching for a certification training program to bring to the community that was “ short-term, marketable and in high demand” when Smith stumbled upon Thomas’ page at PulseFinders Healthcare Institute, she said. Why do we always have to travel outside of it?” “Our big question was why we couldn’t have certain programs or services in our community.

The common thread was that “people didn’t have hope about their futures anymore,” Smith said. They all mentioned “the barriers to get into school and programs,” Smith said. Some of the young women who visited the Greater Grand Crossing center were underemployed and “trying to put their foot out there and get jobs,” Smith said. Smith and Bonds have provided over 2,000 people period products, hygiene supplies, counseling, hot breakfast and even a hug, they said. The idea for the partnership came out of Smith’s and Bonds’ work at the health center, which they opened at 605 E. Black girls, Black women, we’re worth the investment.” Desire Walker, 21, participates in the Gyrls In The H.O.O.D. They got out of their way, and now they’re on their way to having careers. “They invested in themselves and didn’t sabotage their efforts. “It’s been so beautiful watching them,” Smith said. They shelled out about $3,500 to make it happen, Smith said. Reproductive Health Services Center, covered the costs of tuition, books, scrubs and the state exam, Smith said. Smith and Venisha Bonds, program director at the Gyrls In The H.O.O.D. No matter where they go, they’ll remember they started their efforts in Greater Grand Crossing with a team invested in their future, Smith said. With state accreditation, the three young women can pursue careers at hospitals, laboratories or nursing homes nationally, Smith said.

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