Purpose

Feelings of belonging through possessing objects for teens is universal, ask any teen near or far and they will give you a laundry list of things they believe would make their teen years better. Yet the ‘small things’ we provide transcend what is trending. The ‘small things’ we provide enriches their graduation experience and empowers their academic career.

The ‘small things’ Ms. Chavez provided for her students of the High School of Fashion Industries in the first 10 years of her teaching career BEFORE she began the Non Profit was Study Abroad Scholarship & Senior Dues Scholarship AND now with PoOFA have focused solely on the Sewing Machine Award and gifting generous donations from Alumni and other Powerful Ones, consider becoming One.

HSFI is a Title 1 school which receives federal funds for Title 1 students.
The basic principle of Title 1 is that schools with large concentrations of low-income students receive supplemental funds to assist in meeting students’ educational goals.

57% – Hispanic or Latinx
31% – Black
5% – Asian
5% – White
3% – English Language Learners
16% – Students with Special Needs

92% – Move onto college

The world is a better place because of the many adults that believe ‘it takes a village’.
Think back to any adult that made your teenage years better and so we ask you…

“Be the Adult you needed when you were young.”