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is an organization founded by two women with a great passion, commitment and strong will to bring a profound change to an invisible generation.
The Founder, Shalanda Davis-Layton and Co-Founder, LaShaka Pleasant-Davis were meeting during the Pandemic to discuss financial services which lead to discussions about loss, life challenges faced with their own teenage/ young adult children and the hurting youth throughout Kern County.
With the continued increase in the youth committing suicide due to mental illness and the wide spread of homelessness, the conversation became more in depth and personal dreams and goals were shared that were almost identical
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Charmed & Chosen focuses on helping our youth with College preparation and STEM education: improve financial and education outcomes of students across Kern County. Resource areas: Financial literacy, FAFSA, College selection, application, Scholarship, Tutoring, SAT/ACT support. Increase exposure to Science Technology Engineering and Math (STEM) programs and combat stereotypes for students and families.