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Our Mission
Every 1 Voice Matters is dedicated to empowering youth and their families by helping them find their voice, build resilience, and thrive. Through education, mentorship, coaching, gun violence prevention, drug prevention, and community-focused programs, we provide the tools and support necessary for academic success, personal growth, and leadership development.
Our Vision
To inspire and empower youth to reach their full potential and impact the world positively.
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Meet Lil Herbie
The Mascot Promoting Awareness and
Self Confidence Among Urban Youth
Lil Herbie is a charismatic, energetic, and empowering African American mascot who is dedicated to inspiring, educating, and motivating youth. He embodies positive values such as resilience, kindness, self-confidence, and the importance of learning. Lil Herbie serves as a role model for children, guiding them through important life lessons in a relatable and fun way. He is featured in a book series, animated series, and has an affirmation doll designed to uplift and encourage children. Lil Herbie is also available for school assemblies and community events, bringing messages of hope, growth, and the power of education to every child he meets.
Lil Herbie Series Affirmation Doll
The Lil Herbie Affirmation Doll is a heartwarming, interactive toy designed to inspire and empower children. Crafted with care and kindness, this doll serves as a constant reminder of the positive qualities every child possesses. It is equipped with 30 pre-recorded affirmations that encourage self-love, confidence, and resilience. The doll also features a unique feature that allows children to record their own affirmations and play them back, offering an even more personalized experience of empowerment. The Lil Herbie Affirmation Doll helps children build a positive mindset, fostering self-worth and determination. Some of the affirmations included in the doll’s repertoire are: "You're awesome." "You're strong." "You're resilient." "I love you." "You have a positive attitude." "Never give up." "Every 1 Voice Matters, including yours." "You're a winner." "Always believe in yourself." "You're a great listener "You have a big heart." "You can do hard things." "You are unique and special. "You are full of potential." etc.. The Lil Herbie Affirmation Doll is a perfect tool to help children develop a growth mindset and the confidence to face life's challenges with positivity and strength.
Lil Herbie Series Book Collection
Herbie's New Home
Being a grandparent is an amazing job. Having a grandchild that has some challenges can be hard. Herbie was challenged with stuttering, not quite an unfamiliar challenge to his grandmother. She too was challenged with stuttering as a young child. Herbie's grandmother was determined to make the challenge a lot easier for him, by writing this very affectionate story for Herbie.
Children who stutter will experience many different emotions on any given day. Becoming frustrated can be an acceletrator to their inability to vocalize their thoughts. These fun books will allow your child to see what he or she can bring to the lives of others, and how special they really are!
Herbie Goes To School
This is book two of the Lil Herbie Series Book Collection aimed at children ages four to ten.
Herbie's family has moved to another state and bought a new home, and now Lil Herbie must go to a new school and make new friends. He is afraid and doesn't want to go. He fears all the kids will laugh at him because he stutters. But he finally goes to school, and soon he realizes it is not as bad as he thought.
Often the thing you fear the most turns out to be just in your own mind. Whatever kids are dealing with, weather it be stuttering, low self-esteem, or anything else, each child's voice matters, and they should always know they are special too.
Herbie Va A La Escuela
Este es el segundo libro de la colección de libros de la serie Lil Herbie dirigida a niños de cuatro a diez años.
La familia de Herbie se mudó a otro estado y compró una nueva casa, y ahora Lil Herbie debe ir a una nueva escuela y hacer nuevos amigos. Tiene miedo y no quiere ir. Teme que todos los niños se rían de él porque tartamudea. Pero finalmente va a la escuela y pronto se da cuenta de que no es tan malo como pensaba.
Herbie's New Friend
Herbie’s New Friend is book three of the Lil Herbie Series book collection aimed at children ages four to ten. It is a perfect story for parents, teachers, and caregivers to teach kids that everybody is not created the same, and that’s okay because we all are unique and special. All the Lil Herbie Series books are geared toward social-emotional learning, teaching kids about compassion and self-love.
Lil Herbie has an Animated Series Too!
Our Programs
At Every 1 Voice Matters, we're dedicated to creating a nurturing environment where every child and their families can thrive. Our wide array of community and educational programs are meticulously designed to foster growth and empowerment. Through our initiatives, we provide a therapeutic social learning space where children receive the essential support and love necessary for success. Whether it's through interactive activities, mentorship, community resources, or coaching, we're unwaveringly committed to empowering every child and their families to achieve their fullest potential.
Our programs also include early drug prevention and intervention initiatives that take a proactive and emotionally intelligent approach to creating drug-free environments within schools and communities.
We take a holistic approach, ensuring that families have access to the support and resources needed to thrive and become the best versions of themselves in every aspect of their lives. At Every 1 Voice Matters, we believe in the power of every voice and are dedicated to amplifying them for a brighter future.
Sponsor a Book Drive
Join us in making a difference by sponsoring a book drive for children in need. Whether you're a school, community organization, church, business, or passionate individual, your support can help provide books to underserved youth, empowering them with the gift of knowledge and imagination. Together, let's ignite a love for reading and ensure that every child has access to the transformative power of literature. Contact us today to learn how you can be a part of this meaningful cause.
Annual Community Events
Every1Voice Matters offers a network of support that provides accessible solutions to make basic needs affordable to families in the community. We are driven to lower the incidence of social problems that come along with poverty: child abuse, spousal abuse, unplanned pregnancy, preventable illnesses and cases of substance and alcohol abuse.
We offer a variety of community outreach events to reduce the incidence of unemployed families feeling of helplessness and generational poverty throughout South Carolina.
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Thank you to all those who attended Every 1 Voice Matters 7th Annual Christmas At City Hall Event
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