Calling all Fairy Godmothers! The Princess Shop is now accepting applications for the Fairy Godmother Program! Are you interested in making a difference in a young woman’s life? The Fairy Godmother Program was developed to create positive impact through concrete relationships between Princess Graduates who come through The Princess Shop’s dress program and established women from the community. These relationships contribute to the successful transition out of high school and to the future accomplishments of the Princess Graduates. The importance of friendship and guidance, something seemingly simple, and the positive effect this can have on a young woman is life changing. A consistent friend to encourage and believe in a Princess Graduate not only boosts her confidence but helps her to realize and achieve her dreams.  

The Fairy Godmother Program runs from September – March, getting together once a month for a fun activity as a group! Fairy Godmothers meet their Princess Graduates at the annual Perfectly Pink BBQ in July, with an additional opportunity to spend time as a match and meet the rest of the wonderful ladies in the program in August before it officially starts in September.

 For more information or to download the application form please click the following link: 

http://theprincessshop.ca/blog/page/mentorship-program.aspx

We look forward to meeting you!

The Fairy Godmother Program Coordinators,

Susan Winmill & Emily Dyrland

susan@theprincessshop.ca
emily@the princessshop.ca      

The Princess Shop is most well known as a Saskatoon non-profit that runs an incredible grad dress program. What many don't know is that we also have a mentorship program called The Fairy Godmother Program. The purpose of the Fairy Godmother Program is to provide Princess Graduates who have participated in The Princess Shop's Dress Program with the opportunity to build a positive relationship with another woman in our community. These women, known as Fairy Godmothers, are volunteers who are established and stable in their own lives and wish to make a difference in the lives of young women. Each month during the school year the fairy godmothers and their princess graduates participate in a group activity. This month we welcomed Jolene Watson of Clarity Coaching to present to our wonderful matches!!

Jolene led the group through a one hour condensed version of the Myers Briggs personality assessment. It was an evening of self-discovery, instilling confidence in our young women to take the first steps into the dreams and goals they have personally set. 

Each session went through a series of explanations and examples of the 8 different core facets of personality, encouraging better self-awareness in many areas of life. There was even some laughter amongst the matches as they discovered which of the 16 personality types they best identified with. 

Jolene also provided the group with great stress relieving tactics to help diminish the daily worries we face. She left the group with a practical challenge. After each person discovered their personality type and learned about how their type interacts with others, they committed to one daily change in their behavior with a goal of fostering more positive relationships. 

With only one activity remaining in the program, we are sad to see the year come to an end. However, we are excited for relationships to continue and to see everyone again in the summer as we start a new cycle and welcome new participants to the program.

Applications for new entrants to the Fairy Godmother Program will open in April. We look forward to meeting you! 

Much Love,

Your Fairy Godmother Program Coordinator 

-Kayla 

“It was such an honor to present to the members of the Fairy Godmother Program for The Princess Shop this past week. The group was so inspiring and engaging; I look forward to hearing about the multiple success stories that will come out of the incredible mentorship opportunities being provided.”

To learn more about the workshops Jolene offers check out her website: www.jolenewatson.com

 –Jolene Watson, Clarity Coaching and Development

The following is a post from Erika, one of our Fairy Godmother Program Coordinators. Erika and Olivia organize monthly activities for our Fairy Godmother Program participants to take part in as a large group. Fairy Godmothers and Princess Graduates also meet on their own time during the month, one on one, to develop their relationships as matches.  

On December 3rd, participants of the Fairy Godmother Program gathered at the Ramada Hotel to indulge in an evening of appetizers, socializing and ginger bread house building. The majority of our program participants were able to attend and some were even able to bring their sons and daughters along for the evening. The Ramada was beautifully decorated to reflect a winter wonderland while music played softly in the background. The atmosphere was warm and welcoming. Appetizers and punch were shared as the group discussed plans for the holidays.

Each match made a ginger bread house together to take home and share with their families. The group was creative, to say the least! Lots of laughs were shared at the final outcomes of the ginger bread houses. The Christmas party served as an excellent event for the matches to connect before the chaos of the holidays and final exams take over. The program has been rewarding thus far for all parties involved, and we cannot wait to continue into the new year!

Until January, 

Erika