Mission
Sisters Inspiring Sisters exists to empower young girls to heal, grow, and rise into confident leaders by providing mentorship, safe spaces, life-skills development, and supportive programs that help them discover their worth and build strong futures.
Through community, guidance, and opportunity, we help girls overcome challenges and realize the strength and purpose within them.
The Heart Behind Sisters Inspiring Sisters
The vision for Sisters Inspiring Sisters was born out of pain, resilience, and a deep desire to ensure that other young girls never feel alone in their struggles.
Founder Dee Perkins experienced significant trauma during her teenage years. While growing up, she was sexually abused by someone her mother trusted—an experience that left deep emotional wounds during a time when she should have felt safe and protected.
Not long after, another devastating tragedy struck. The man she had come to know as a father figure from the age of 11 or 12 died by suicide in the backyard of their home when she was 15 years old. Losing him in such a traumatic way brought even more heartbreak and confusion during an already difficult period of her life.
As Dee grew older, she faced another painful chapter in her life when she became a victim of domestic abuse during her first marriage. Once again, she found herself navigating trauma, survival, and the long journey toward healing.
Through these experiences, one constant source of strength remained: her sister. Although they are six years apart in age, the bond between them has always been powerful. They lean on one another through some of life’s most difficult moments, reminding each other that they are not alone.
Dee chose to transform her pain into purpose.
She realized that there were countless young girls facing similar struggles—girls who needed guidance, encouragement, and someone to remind them that their lives still held hope.
From that realization, Sisters Inspiring Sisters was born.
What began as a vision to support and uplift young girls has grown into a mission-driven organization dedicated to helping girls heal, discover their strength, and step confidently into their futures.
Today, Sisters Inspiring Sisters provides mentorship, leadership programs, and supportive spaces where girls can find the encouragement and resources they need to thrive.
Dee’s journey is a reminder that even in the face of unimaginable hardship, resilience can rise—and that one person’s story can inspire a movement that changes lives.
Vision for the Future
Sisters Inspiring Sisters envisions a future where every young girl has access to the support, mentorship, and opportunities she needs to grow into a confident, empowered woman.
Through programs like mentorship, leadership development, scholarships, and the SIS Youth Housing & Stability Project, the organization is committed to creating safe spaces where girls can heal, learn, and flourish.
Because when girls are empowered, communities are transformed.
“There is no limit to what we, as women, can accomplish.”
— Michelle Obama
Our Impact
Sisters Inspiring Sisters is committed to creating meaningful change in the lives of young girls by providing mentorship, leadership development, and supportive environments that foster growth and resilience.
Through our programs, we help girls move from uncertainty and hardship to confidence and opportunity.
Transforming Lives Through Support
Many girls who enter our programs are facing challenges such as:
- lack of positive mentorship
- trauma or difficult home environments
- low self-confidence
- limited access to leadership opportunities
Through our mentorship programs and workshops, girls gain the tools they need to navigate life with strength and confidence.