Join DETOUR for its 2024 F.A.N.C.Y. (Focused And Naturally Confident Youth) Teen Expo at KIPP Adelante Preparatory Academy.
This annual event features activities, guest speakers, entertainment, a S.T.E.A.M. Fair, a Community Resource Fair, and more for girls in elementary through high school. The expo also offers Career Exploration speakers and activities for young women ages 18 and up who are searching for employment opportunities.
DETOUR’s F.A.N.C.Y. programs focus on motivating girls to achieve academic excellence through scholarships, providing a source of education and arts via the Teen Girls Expo, offering a platform for exploring career/academic interests, and providing the essential skills they need to become community leaders through its Leadership Academy.
Date and time: Saturday, April 27, 2024, 10:00 am to 2:00 pm
Location: KIPP Adelante Preparatory Academy, 426 Euclid Ave, San Diego, CA 92114
Cost: Free to attend—RSVP via Eventbrite
Contact: For more information—including how to become a sponsor, sign up to volunteer, participate as a vendor, or purchase a program ad—visit the expo’s Eventbrite page or email info@detourempowers.org.
How can I find out more about DETOUR and the FANCY Teen Girls Expo?
DETOUR (Depositing Empowerment Through Outreach & Urban Redevelopment) is a mentoring program for girls of color. Its mission is to increase access to education and employment opportunities for girls through their Focused And Naturally Confident Youth (F.A.N.C.Y.) Leadership programs (Expo, Leadership Academy, and Ambassador Internships). Visit their website to learn more about the organization and how to support its work in the community.