Empowering Generational Self-Sufficiency.
One Bold Step at a Time
We equip women and youth with the resilience, resourcefulness, and entrepreneurial spirit to thrive—today and for generations to come.
ABOUT FIERCE FOUNDATION
Our Mission
Our mission is to break cycles of poverty and build pathways to self-sufficiency through mentorship, entrepreneurship, and community connection.
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Your step matters. Partner with us, volunteer your time, or donate to fuel resilience and opportunity.
About the FIERCE Foundation
When one woman rises, she brings her whole community with her.
To equip women and children with resourceful resilience and fuel generational self-sufficiency—through mentorship, entrepreneurial spirit, and community.
Our Story
Founded by Dr. Carolyn Colleen, the FIERCE Foundation was born from lived experience and a vision to transform cycles of struggle into systems of strength.
Programs That Spark Transformation
Children’s Business Fair
Igniting entrepreneurial thinking and confidence in youth.
Together We Rise
A 90-day accelerator for ALICE women (Asset-Limited, Income-Constrained, Employed).
Fierce & Fulfilled
Immersive events that help women reclaim worth through connection and vision.
Fierce Network
A community of like-hearted women who share resources, tools, and support to uncover their greatest gifts within their greatest adversities
Impact That Lasts for Generations
Every bold step adds up to transformational change.
65+ women launched businesses or side hustles
100+ youth empowered to lead with confidence
Countless sparks of transformation—one bold step at a time
Take Your Bold Step With Us
Your time, talent, and support fuel the change we create together.
Become a mentor, coach, or event volunteer and help women and youth rise.
Corporations and civic leaders can fuel access, provide resources, and co-create programming.
Attend our Children’s Business Fair or Fierce & Fulfilled events.
Be part of a like-hearted community driving generational change.
Fuel Generational Self-Sufficiency
Your gift creates pathways of resilience, resourcefulness, and opportunity.
$27 → Covers workshop materials for a participant.
$57 → Supports a youth entrepreneur booth.
$107 → Provides one week of mentorship and training.
Custom amount.
Monthly gifts create sustainable impact all year long.
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