Dear Deanndra

Happy Mother’s Day to every mother, grandmother, auntie, bonus mom, and mother figure pouring love into the next generation 💕 Your strength, guidance, and sacrifices never go unnoticed. . At Dear Deanndra, we celebrate the women who create safe spaces, lead with love, and remind young girls that their voice matters. Wishing you a beautiful day filled with love, peace, and flowers just as beautiful as you 🌸✨ #HappyMothersDay #DearDeanndra #HerVoiceMatters

Help us wish a Happy Birthday to @drbarbaraannbyrd 🎉 . Our event coordinator, our backbone, and truly one of the most selfless people on our team. Barbara, the way you show up for Dear Deanndra does not go unnoticed — from helping us execute our events with excellence to going above and beyond to secure 40+ dresses for our girls at our prom event… you are a blessing. . We truly appreciate you, and we celebrate you today and always. 💕 . . #DearDeanndra #HappyBirthday #WomenWhoServe #CommunityImpact #BlackWomenLead

Some girls weren’t even sure they’d make it to prom…but because of YOU, they showed up confident and celebrated 💕 . Through our Poised & Protected Prom Experience, we were able to serve 30+ girls—and this is just a glimpse of the impact from dress donations to makeup services. . More moments coming soon ✨if you attended our event and we helped you get ready for prom, please share your pictures with us. This help us share with our community and enables us to help more girls like you💕 . 💖 Thank you to everyone who supported, donated, and showed up for our girls! . #DearDeanndra #PoisedAndProtected #PromWithPurpose #CommunityImpact GirlsEmpowerment

Our Poised & Protected event was everything we prayed for and more, AMEN 🙌🏽 . From the moment the girls walked in, they were able to shop for dresses, pour into their confidence, and walk away feeling seen, prepared, and empowered for prom night ✨ . To our speakers, volunteers, board members, parents, and every single person who showed up and showed out—thank you. You helped us create something truly unforgettable. . And to our girls… THIS was for you. 💗 . If you missed it, you truly missed something special—but don’t worry, this was just the beginning. This was our first, but it will definitely not be our last. . Huge shoutout to our videographer @_capturedbycoco for capturing such a beautiful moment in time 🎥 . Thank you to our speakers @kesoeloquent @iamdrbrit @carmennnalexis @ieshamariefox ✨ Our glam squad @luxebyrhy @classy_beatz @celesteasare @taelirwaelir @silenthmakeup ✨ Our Tuckaseegee Recreation Center liaison @morelife.kt ✨ Our food from @chexgrillofficial ✨ Balloon decor @_kandiii ✨ And everyone who donated dresses, you were part of a huge impact✨ . Stay connected with us so you don’t miss what’s next… and trust me, you won’t want to. . Follow us, share this with someone who needs to be in the room next time, and tap in for our upcoming events 💕 . #DearDeanndra #Teenempowerment #teendatingviolence #prom prom2026

Grateful to have been able to capture content for @deardeanndra Poised & Protected Prom event. It was an amazing event for young ladies to prepare for prom season. Be sure to give them a follow to so you don’t miss their next event. 💕 #cltnonprofit #founderstory #promseason

Help us wish a Happy Belated Birthday to our Project Manager, Gabby! 🎉 . She came in, hit the ground running, and have been making magic happen ever since. We’re so grateful for your leadership and the energy you bring to Dear Deanndra💜 . #birthday #boardmember #nonprofitorganization

Yesterday was pure joy and impact, thank you to everyone who was a part of it🙌🏽 . Our Poised & Protected event wasn’t just about dresses and glam—it was about confidence, boundaries, and knowing your worth before you ever step into prom night. 💕 . Because of our incredible speakers, beauty squad, dedicated volunteers, and committed board members, every girl who walked through those doors was poured into with intention, love, and truth. Thank you everyone who showed up, our hearts are full 💖 . From finding the perfect fit to real conversations about safety, self-respect, and red flags… these girls were poured into in every way that matters. . You just had to be there! If you were there, leave a comment down below your favorite part or what you learned👇🏾 . 📸 @framexframemktg . #PromPrep #TeenConfidence #GirlsWithStandards #CharlotteEvents #teengirlpower

It trulyyyyyy takes a village 🤍✨ . Because of our incredible sponsors, we are able to pour into our girls tomorrow, uplift their confidence, and remind them that they deserve to feel poised, protected, and beautiful—inside and out. 💕 . Every dress, every resource, every moment… made possible by our sponsors’ generosity. We don’t take it lightly. . Thank you for believing in our mission and helping us change lives, one girl at a time. We are one day away and registration ends tonight, grab your tickets now and we will see you tomorrow 🙌🏽💕 . #DearDeanndra #PoisedAndProtected #CommunityMatters #GirlEmpowerment #CharlotteEvents NonprofitImpact ItTakesAVillage

If you’ve been thinking about coming to our Poised & Protected Prom Prep Event… this is your sign 👀✨ . It’s FREE, it’s fun, and it’s all about helping you feel confident, prepared, and protected going into prom season 💖 . Spots are limited, so make sure you’re registered—because we’re not just getting you ready for prom… we’re helping you show up as that girl 💅🏾 . #charlottenc #prom2026 #communityevent #deardeanndra

Meet our last and final Poised & Protected beauty professional, Jhalessa @silenthmakeup 💄✨ . For Jhalessa, growing up in a small town, prom was one of the few moments she felt truly pampered—like royalty. She was very shy, but with the help of hair and makeup, she felt like a princess 👑💕 . Now, she’s giving that same feeling back. As one of our Makeup Artists, she’ll be sharing beauty tips and helping our girls feel confident, radiant, and ready for their big night 💫 . Because every girl deserves to feel like a princess 💖 . #PoisedAndProtected #DearDeanndra #Charlottemua #Prom2026

Introducing Iesha Marie Fox ieshamariefox 💕 . A Brand Style Director and Image Architect with over 15 years of experience helping women discover their style and show up with intention 🤌🏽 . Through her signature approach, she teaches that what you wear isn’t just fashion—it’s a reflection of your confidence, clarity, and self-expression 💕 . At Poised & Protected, she’ll be helping our girls find the perfect prom look for their body type, and personal style—because the right fit changes everything 💖grab your tickets now for a chance to learn prom style tips from her! . #PoisedAndProtected #DearDeanndra #GirlGlowUp #StyleWithPurpose #PromReady

It’s more than just a dress… it’s a moment 🤌🏽 . Every girl deserves to feel confident, beautiful, and seen on her prom night. Through Poised and Protected, we’re making sure that moment is possible—no matter the circumstance. 💕 . ✨ Free dresses. Confidence. Community. ✨ Spots are still open—don’t wait! Head to the link in our bio to grab your tickets 🎫 . #prom2026 #charlottenc #communityevent #teengirlempowerment