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My project involves a runway show for everybody, not just the stick thin model type, to flaut what their mommas gave them! The project would be called BeYourself and would try to promote a healthy body image among teens. The idea for clothes is very unique. I would have recycled shirts available to any teen (or young adult) who has something to tell the world. The people who collect these shirts would design their own by painting, drawing, cutting, or writing to spread their message to the world. They could be messages about body image, world peace, stereotypes... - anything in which teens could voice thier opinion! Then, at the runway show, the shirts would be worn by the creators or could be given to someone else to wear for the show. The shirts would be auctioned off and the money would go to the choice charity (I was hoping for this project to be annual so a new charity could be supported each year!). However, this would give the community a chance to get invovled and for teens to voice their opinions without being self-conscious about they their weight or looks when walking down the runway. This project incorporates many problems facing teens today. I invision this show happening outside, so then afterwards there could be a dance for young and old alike to feel comfortable in the skin we're in. I feel this project would be awesome if I could get enough support for it to work!

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Renegade Love Mission, Vision, and Values Statements Mission As divorce rates climb to more than 50% and abortions accumulate to more than 49 million since 1973, our generation is hurting from the pain of families being torn apart and the unspoken death of our peers. We exist to help the youth of this generation, and generations to come, by fostering an attitude of chastity, modesty, and truth. By fostering these ideals and the culture of life, we intend to help shape the future of our world through relationships. We are committed to equipping the youth of today and tomorrow with the knowledge required to make educated choices about relationships, as we are committed to helping those youth of yesterday, today, and tomorrow, who have been hurt. We are here to be renegades to society, to lead lives that speak the truth of love by respecting each other. We are here to bring a renegade love to our world: an unconditional love with respect for the entire person. Vision Our vision is to reach out to those youth who are hurting from the pain of past relationships, society’s example of beauty, abortion, and divorce. Our vision is to not only set an example with pure lifestyles, but to heal the wounds that have been caused by insincerity and lies. We strongly believe that through love, all wounds can be healed, and we can begin to make a new future for this generation. We believe that through respect and healing, each person can “love like they’ve never been hurt before.” Our vision is to hold up as examples those youth who have strong enough convictions to say “I’m a virgin, and waiting until marriage.” Our vision is to teach love not only by the words we speak, but also by our daily actions. We strongly believe that through respect, each person can find a love “worth waiting for.” We believe that waiting is the best policy, whether you are a virgin or “recycled.” Values Renegade Love is a team of Christian youth and young adults who are striving to send Christ’s message through the actions in our daily lives. We believe that you do not need to follow Christ to be pure, but that His love is the best example of an unconditional love that heals.

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REVOLUTION OF REAL WOMEN™

This movement is for every one of you who has, in one way or another, been negatively affected by the societal quest for perfection and beauty. Ever felt you weren't thin enough, good enough, athletic, tall, short, curvy, sexy, smart, wealthy, or PERFECT enough?

Ever felt the need to conform to images of beauty that the media portrays as "Real"? We are for every individual who is ready to join a new Revolution for Women who demand to be respected and celebrated for who and what we are -- no matter what.

We come from different countries, religions, races, families, and lifestyles -- but we remain united. Guys, if you believe in our message, I encourage you to join us, too!

This is about standing up and standing out. We are a Revolution of Real Women™.

JOIN THE REAL MOVEMENT!

CHECK OUT OUR MYSPACE PAGE, TOO!
www.MySpace.com/RevolutionOfRealWomen
www.RevolutionOfRealWomen.com

STAND UP. STAND OUT. SPREAD THE WORD.™

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Hello,

My name is Andrea. In May of 2004, I started a Live Journal community in the likeness of the popular CW television show, America's Next Top Model. In the beginning, this was merely for leisure and fun. I did not expect for the community to take off the way that it did.

The community, which has just completed it's 11th cycle/season, has become a way for people from all over the world that may not normally have the opportunity to model in the fashion industry (or even for the show), a chance to be a model. There are no limitations as to who can partcipate. Everyone is welcomed despite their name, age, sex, race, religious background, height, body type, etc.

Through this site, many friendships have been created or strengthened, models and photographers have had the opportunity to increase their portfolios and receive feedback, many have raised their self-esteem, and it's simply been a way to have fun. Provided are links to the community, a link to the official website, and the links to the official websites of the past two winners.

Community (LJNTM - 1topmodel) - http://community.livejournal.com/1topmodel/

Official Website - www.ljntm.com

Official Website of Danielle (cycle 11 winner) - http://www.ljntm.com/danielle/

Official Website of Calli (cycle 10 winner) - http://www.ljntm.com/calli/

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CLASSY”
“Creating Lady-like Attitudes for Sophistication and Success among Young teenage girls aspiring to be respectable women.”
Members: Doranda Finkley
Mission/Purpose: To empower, educate and expose teenage girls to having their own identity, self-confidence, respect, optimistic attitudes a proper etiquette and shaping character for a lifetime prosperity.
Goals:
➢ Improve status/perception of women
➢ Improve response and attitude to social issues
➢ Improve academic performance
➢ Improve community contribution
➢ Improve overall etiquette and attitude
➢ Increase knowledge, skills, and abilities of daily living
➢ Enhance verbal, written, and bodily communication
➢ Provide mentoring and counseling to teenage girls