Our Mission

At She United, our mission is to uplift and empower girls and young women ages 11 to 22 through compassionate mentorship, access to quality education, mental health support, and community outreach.

We are committed to creating safe, nurturing environments where young women can heal, grow, and thrive. By fostering resilience and breaking cycles of adversity, we equip them with the tools and confidence to build brighter futures and step into their full potential.

  • Kangela Harris

    FOUNDER

    Kangela Harris is a resilient and purpose-driven leader dedicated to uplifting her community through mentorship, service, and faith. As the founder of She United Incorporated, Kangela helps them discover their voice, build confidence, and unlock their full potential.

    Guided by compassion and a deep calling to serve, she believes true strength lies in lifting others. Through every workshop, conversation, and act of support, Kangela creates spaces where young women are seen, heard, and empowered to lead with purpose and pride.

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Kangela Harris, Founder of She United

“I created She United because I believe every girl deserves to feel safe, seen, and supported. I’ve seen firsthand the power of sisterhood and mentorship, and I wanted to build a space where healing and transformation could happen, together.”

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Our Core Values

  • 🌟 Empowerment

    We help young women recognize their inner strength and claim their voice.

  • 🤲 Compassion

    We lead with empathy, kindness, and a deep respect for every story.

  • 🛡️ Resilience

    We nurture the ability to rise above challenges and grow through adversity.

  • 🦋 Sisterhood

    We build authentic, lasting connections rooted in mutual support and love.

Our Impact

Real stories. Measurable change. Lasting transformation.
Since our founding, She United has:

  • Supported over 150 young women through workshops and mentorship

  • Launched 25+ community events focused on mental health, leadership, and life skills

  • Connected youth with 40+ local mentors, therapists, and career role models

  • Built a growing network of women-led support and empowerment across our community

“She United helped me believe in myself again. I finally feel like I have people who understand and support me.”
— Program Participant, Age 17
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Our partners

  • Logo of South Bronx Community Peace Advisory Board with a tree graphic and phrases "Mott Haven - Unity - Soundview" and "It takes a village."
  • Logo for The Campbell House featuring a stylized house shape with tree and human figures in purple and gold. Text reads: "House of Opportunities. I am worthy. I am enough."
Group of people wearing "SheBuilds" t-shirts participating in an outdoor community project, smiling for the camera, holding garden soil bags with tools visible in the background.

Group of people wearing "SheBuilds" t-shirts participating in an outdoor community project, smiling for the camera, holding garden soil bags with tools visible in the background.

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Group of people wearing blue and white work gloves, hands touching in a circle outdoors.

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A group of seven people standing together in a hallway, all wearing white t-shirts and black pants. They are smiling, and the setting appears to be indoors with a dimly lit ambiance.

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A group of women in a room, possibly an escape room, standing and examining objects. They are wearing casual clothing, mostly white shirts, and some have braided hairstyles. The room has clocks on a wall, a decorative mirror, and a small window. There are candles and some greenery as decoration.

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A group of people posing indoors, all wearing white shirts and black pants, smiling and making peace signs. In the background, there is a shelf with books and a skull decoration.

Want to Learn More?

Visit our Programs or Get Involved pages to see how you can join the transformation.