The Community Girls Academy
A teen academy that educates, empowers, and advocates for girls affected by trauma.
"So You Think You Can Date?"
Girls Academy runs a year-round mentoring program for teen girls, and hosts an annual "Bravery Brunch" honoring local domestic-violence survivors. Since 2018, the program has helped support the escape of more than 19 women from abusive situations and delivered programming to over 60 teen girls and college-age students in and around Tennessee.
"Surviving is important, but living for real after is the key."
Founded and led by Keosha Brewster-Holloway, Executive Director of The Heard.
Program founder
Keosha Brewster-Holloway
Born and raised in Chattanooga, TN. A survivor of childhood sexual violence that led to years of domestic violence, Keosha founded The Heard, a nonprofit that educates, empowers, and advocates for marginalized women and girls affected by trauma.
Related support: G.R.I.E.V.E. for families affected by violent loss, and Anger & Trauma Management.