Photo courtesy of OCJ Kids
Over 50 guests gathered last month to celebrate OCJ Kids for its grand opening of The Restoring Dignity Room and to learn more about the Deer Valley organization’s work in the foster care community.
OCJ Kids provides resources and programs to foster children in Arizona through their journey into adulthood, opened the doors to its newest project.
“Research tells us that 80% of the girls who enter foster care have been sexually abused. They have been made to believe that they are not valued, and that they are only property to be used for someone else’s pleasure,” says OCJ Kids Co-founder Tammie Webb. “Foster girls often enter care without properly fitting bras, sometimes with no bra to wear at all. It affects their self-confidence, physical well-being, and emotions.”
The Restoring Dignity Room is the journey to healing. As foster teen girls enter the room, they will be greeted by volunteers who can speak into their hearts about what incredible young women they are.
A video will teach them how to properly size and fit a bra by themselves. They will receive a tape measure and bra fitting guide to take home with them and can choose two brand new bras, as well as underwear.
“We express our deep appreciation and gratitude to our philanthropic leaders who invested and supported this project – Thunderbirds Charities, e-Women Network, and Studio Academy of Beauty,” says OCJ Kids President Gary Webb. “OCJ Kids’ goal is that every young lady who walks through our doors will leave knowing she is seen, she is valued, and she is loved.”
If you are interested in learning or donating to OCJ Kids and The Restoring Dignity Room, please contact Development Director Tiffany Luu at [email protected] or visit ocjkids.org.
