Plan of Action

In our meeting on Friday February 19 the agenda was to find stores with quality jewelry supplies at an affordable cost. We originally were going to purchase our supplies from Fire Mountain Gems, but different group members suggested that we searched different stores for better prices. The stores that were searched included Michaels, Jo-Ann’s, Wal Mart, and hobby Lobby. Melissa and Brittani searched Wal Mart and Michaels which had a wide selection of beads and charms. Monica was able to find discounts and coupons for Jo-Ann’s and Michaels to purchase our jewelry supplies. Melissa searched hobby lobby and was informed that every week the store has 50% of on Jewelry and crafts. Our goal for the next two weeks is to make samples to pre-sell to customers. We narrowed down our product line to pre-selling door hangers, Bracelets, and necklaces.

Visiting D.I.V.A.s In Training (D.I.T.)

Last week, 6th of February, Brittani, Melissa, and Stephanie met with Tracy and her D.I.T.'s to introduce ourselves, let them know what we wanted to do to help, and get information on what they are really needing. Our mission was to see first hand how D.I.V.A.'s meetings were structured and how we could assist them in making a profit. The profit would be beneficial for the teen moms as extra income for baby necessities and other expenses they may have.

During the meeting we were able to learn the different personalities of the girls in order to determine what we can do with them for them to make money. We also were able to understand what was really needed and why they needed the money. As a side project, Brittani is working with Tracy to find some sororities on campus who would be willing to talk to the girls about the benefits of being in a sorority and the life of it. Just a way to open the girls eyes to different things that are offered in college.

Brainstorming and Decision

As a group, we sat and thought about some causes that we wanted to make a difference in. After further research, we chose three different causes. The first cause was San Antonio's Battered Women and Children's shelter, we wanted to something for the children. Next, was the Catholic Worker Movement, this cause was for homeless families with children. They provided shelter for these families and different courses for them. Lastly, we also chose the Presbyterian Children's Home. It was a home for children who were looking to be adopted.

After coming to a consensus, we chose the Battered Women's Shelter. Their mission was the same as ours. They wanted to change the lives of needy families. We later had a change of heart during class presentations when we heard Tracy talking about her non-profit organization for teen girls who have babies and others who have vowed to be celibate until marriage. We felt that we wanted to help her because the babies need donations and the girls need skills to earn money. We wanted to help Tracy to advance her organization but also help the girls to earn money to take care of their children.