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About: Waking of Women

Who We Are

The Believe Group is a 501(c)(3) non-profit, action-based organization founded in 1999 to empower young people and families across Oklahoma. Our method of empowering is by providing educational services that improve the lives of less-advantaged communities and to close the academic achievement gap. The Believe Group accomplishes its mission by educating, organizing and mobilizing parents and volunteers, and working with community partners to facilitate a wide variety of solid programs, high-visibility campaigns and other special initiatives.

From its beginning, the Believe Group has worked to improve the lives of people in low-income communities, particularly in Oklahoma County. Often, these communities are plagued with violence, unemployment, and low-academic achievement. The Believe Group work is motivated by its vision that all children, with the support of their families, neighborhoods and communities, will become 21st-century global citizens who are globally competent, globally cooperative and globally compassionate.

What We Do

We understand that if our society is going to be better, we must be intentional to empower our girls. The Waking of Women Resiliency Program is designed to help girls on their journey to become assertive, empowered leaders. Our program provides a holistic approach that goes beyond just the academic lessons, and into life lessons. We believe our program is a necessity because it equips girls with the tools, they need to learn how to become assertive and build strong relationships with those around them. With the help of our program, they can start to gain confidence, learn how to say “no”, and most importantly, how to express their own opinions and stand up for themselves in the most productive, positive and respectful way.

In addition, our program tackles the issue of social media and its impact on girls’ self-esteem, one of the most pressing issues today. By understanding ways to be more mindful of their thoughts and how to be intentional about their consumption and usage of social media, it can be a powerful tool to help girls build their self-worth and self-confidence.

OUR FOUNDER : Steven W. Davis, Sr.

Steven Davis founded Believe, Inc. in 1999 and currently serves as CEO and Executive Director. Steve has had a diverse and unique career including serving as the chaplain of the Oklahoma City Hornets, during their relocation time in Oklahoma City, and as the only African-American on the civic group to help bring Oklahoma City its first NBA team in state history.

Steve has over twenty years of experience guiding nonprofit organizations, community and housing development, fundraising, leadership training, and as a highly sought after conference and public speaker. Steve initiated and built a 60 unit, $8 million senior living community in the heart of Oklahoma City, as well as raising $1 million dollars for other community development projects.

Steve is a leading expert in the field of youth, black male, community and organizational development. For more than twenty years, Steve has worked to build dynamic and effective programs for young people and to create a fair and just world. As founder and president of Believe, Inc., he seeks out, nurtures and brings to scale exceptional strategies to support young people, strengthen communities and promote social justice.

Considered an expert by many in training and strategic planning, Steve is a widely sought after consultant to organizations, schools and churches for youth development and by NBA teams and players for community engagement support, player development and family support services.

Prior to founding Believe, Inc. in 1999, he held leadership post as a two-time state champion assistant high school basket coach, AAU state champion basketball coach, executive director of a faith-based organization, state director of a pediatric literacy program, community relation director for a NBA franchise and community organizer.

About: Waking of Women

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Who We Are

What We Do