Empowering Generational Self-Sufficiency

One Bold Step at a Time

When one woman rises... she brings her whole community with her.

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ABOUT FIERCE FOUNDATION

Our Mission


To equip women and children with resourceful resilience and fuel generational self-sufficiency—through mentorship, entrepreneurial spirit, and community, one bold step at a time.


Our Vision


We envision a world where every woman and child has the tools, support, and belief to create a thriving, self-led future.

"Sometimes you have to borrow the light someone else sees in you… until your FIERCE light ignites."

Dr. Carolyn Colleen

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CORE VALUES

Courage
We take bold steps, even when it's hard.


 Resilience
We rise, again and again.

Community
We grow by lifting each other.

Impact
We turn intention into real-world results.

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PROGRAMS THAT SPARK TRANSFORMATION

Children’s Business Fair
Igniting entrepreneurial thinking and confidence in youth.

Together We Rise
A 90-day accelerator for ALICE women (Asset-Limited, Income-Constrained, Employed).


Fierce & Fulfilled

Immersive events that help women reclaim worth through connection and vision.


Fierce Network
A community of like-hearted women who share resources, tools, and support to uncover their greatest gifts within their greatest adversities


Sparks Early Learning
A nurturing, student-led early learning environment built to honor the hero’s journey from birth to age 5 — serving families with excellence.

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OUR IMPACT

- 65+ women launched businesses or side hustles

- 100+ youth empowered to lead with confidence

- Sparks Early Learning now serving families with excellence

- Countless sparks of transformation—one bold step at a time

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HOW OUR MODEL SUSTAINS ITSELF

Founder-funded startup + private donors

Profits from Fierce Network flow directly into programming

In-kind support from aligned partners and local collaborators

100% volunteer-powered ecosystem

HOW YOU CAN HELP

Donate

Fuel a woman’s or child’s bold next step

Partner

Share your expertise, space, or services

Volunteer

Become a mentor, coach, or connector

Spread the Word

Help us pass the torch