Toledo, Ohio and surrounding communities are plagued with drug abuse, teen pregnancy and human trafficking due to poverty, lack of resources and education within these communities. SELF-ESTEAM is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that was founded in 2019 to address these issues by offering programs that give young women of color opportunities to build their confidence and their communities.

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The five founding members of SELF-ESTEAM have extensive community service experience, each holding a minimum of a bachelor's degree. All are trained in diversity and inclusion, leadership, project management, fundraising, and communication.