Journey Girls is a faith-based empowerment program from The Journey Collective, Inc., built for girls ages 8–12 across Arkansas. Over the course of a year, participants will join a small, close-knit group of girls for four hands-on, creative experiences — each one paired with a biblical lesson she can actually understand, remember, and use. She'll leave with more than a craft project. She'll leave with a framework for who she is that she can carry for the rest of her life.
Applications for the 2027 cohort are being accepted until October 31, 2026. Click below to submit an application for consideration:
APPLY TO JOIN THE COHORT HERE
JOIN the 2027 COHORT
Our 2027 cohort will welcome 25 girls ages 8-12 who live in the state of Arkansas. All in-person programming will take place in North Little Rock and Little Rock, AR.  Tuition is $250 per girl for the full one-year program — every event, every activity, every keepsake included.Â
To complete the program, participants must commit to attending 3 out of the four in-person experiences.
APPLY TO JOIN THE COHORT HERE
Sponsorship Opportunities
Presenting Sponsor
$10,000
What you'll receive:
- Name/logo in the event title
- Premier logo placement on the Journey Girls Gift Box given to each participant
- Verbal recognition at the event
- Opportunity to speak at the event
- Recognition on the event website and printed program
- Logo on T-shirts
- Four-page feature in the Summer Issue of The Journey Magazine
- Maximum visibility in all marketing and event signage
- Social media highlights of your support
- Logo in high visibility on the front page of The Journey website for one year
- Inclusion of promotional materials for attendees
- Recognition at the Arkansas Garden Party, July 2027, in Little Rock, Arkansas
- Sponsorship of all 10Â girls in the Journey Girls pilot cohort (You may choose the 10Â or they can be assigned at random)
Legacy Sponsor
$5,000
What you'll receive:
- Logo placement on event signage and the printed program
- Recognition on the event website
- Verbal recognition at the event
- Logo on T-shirts
- Two-page feature in the Summer '27 Issue of The Journey Magazine
- Social media highlights of your support
- Recognition at The Journey Garden Party happening July '27 in Little Rock, AR.Â
- Sponsorship of 5 girls in the Journey Girls pilot cohort (You may choose the 5 or they can be assigned at random)Â
Visionary Sponsor
$3,000
Covers photography, videography, social media ads, graphic design, and event decor
- Logo placement in the printed event program
- Recognition on the event website
- Logo on T-shirts
- One-page feature in the Summer Issue of The Journey Magazine
- Single social media mention of your support
- Sponsorship of 3Â girls in the Journey Girls pilot cohort (You may choose the three or they can be assigned at random)
Empowerment Sponsor
$2,000
What you'll receive:
- Name listed in the printed event program
- Name listed on the event website
- Logo placement on event signage
- Social media mention
Trailblazer Sponsor
$1,000
What you'll receive:
- Logo placement on event signage
- Name and logo in the printed event program
- Social media shout-out
Scholarship Sponsor
$250
Top features
- Fully covers one girl's tuition for the entire one-year Journey Girls program whose family couldn't otherwise afford to enroll her
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About Kiya Ward Shears, President
Kiya Ward Shears is a compelling speaker and enthusiastic leader! As an internationally published author, Kiya is the Founding President of The Journey Collective Inc., a national women’s empowerment movement. Through The Journey, Kiya hosts several women's empowerment initiatives throughout the year, including a national weekly women's Bible study, women's conferences, retreats, and social events to empower women in their spiritual, physical, emotional and financial wellness goals.
About Founder's Circle
The Founder's Circle is the executive tier of The Journey Collective Inc. This visionary group of women are dedicated to providing financial and leadership support guided by purpose and passion. These women are committed to executing real, lasting change in the lives of women and girls through strategic initiatives and impactful programs. They don’t just support the mission—they drive it forward.
