ENCOURAGING
Through mentoring and teaching we encourage girls and women to be their authentic selves.EMPOWERING
Through education, practical life skills, and motivation we empower girls and women to walk in their purpose.EQUIPPING
Through conferences and workshops we help girls and women to implement life changing skills and habits.WIT NEWS
Keep up with what’s happening here at Walk In It Inc., stay up to date on the latest and upcoming events, special meet-ups, and everything Ladies of Distinction and Walk In It Related!
Stepping Out For Self-Esteem
🚶♀️ Join Us for the Stepping Out For Self-Esteem Walk & Rally! 🚶♀️ 🗓 Date: September 30, 2023 🕘 Time: 9 AM – 12 PM 🏫 Location: Nansemond River High[…]
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2-Day Site Coordinator Training & LOD Leadership Academy Was Rewarding!
With hearts brimming with joy and purpose, we are thrilled to announce the successful culmination of our impactful 2-day training program, expertly guided by our exceptional team! Dr. Jennell Riddick[…]
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LOD 2023-24 Registration is OPEN!
🌟 Exciting News! 🌟 Registration is now open for the 2023-24 Ladies of Distinction Program! 📚✨ At Walk In It Inc., our mission is clear: to encourage, empower, and equip[…]
Read moreTHANKS FOR HELPING US TRANSFORM THE NEXT GENERATION OF FEMALE LEADERS
Walk In It’s “Next Steps” Celebration Gala was exciting and elegant evening. The event featured impact stories, new programming unveiled, a live and silent auction, the awarding of scholarships, and an opportunity to be part of Walk In It’s next steps. Supporters were able to hear firsthand how lives have been positively transformed through the organization.
View PhotosTHE GALA SUPPORTS FUTURE GROWTH & VISION
W.I.T. Women helps the organization fulfill their mission to empower women to be holistically healthy in all aspects of the lives. Women participate in conferences, and small group sessions based on specialized topics including self-care, thriving in the workplace, and living a balanced life.
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Thank You For Supporting Our Future World-Changers for #GiveLocal757!
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Raising A Generation of Ladies Who Lead With Distinction
Here’s what we are all about, changing the lives of the next generation of female leaders. Take a look at the video to learn more about our organization!
ANOTHER AMAZING OPPORTUNITY
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PinkOut The Park! !
The L.O.D. Girls took-over King’s Dominion with PINKOUTTHEPARK Day on April 15th! Bringing all the positivity and confidence!
WELCOME BACK LOD!
Ready to GROW, lead, and get empowered in 2022?
Get in touch with your site coordinator today to get details on your school’s LOD program! Or if you are not a LOD member yet, see your school’s guidence counselor for more information, or click the L.O.D. Registration link above to sign-up your girl today!
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Walking Across State-lines again with a NEW LOD Fayette-Ware Comprehensive High School Site
For over 14 years we at Walk In It Inc. have had the opportunity to empower, educate, and impact the lives of thousands of girls and women. We are so grateful for the 30 Ladies of Distinction Sites we host throughout Virginia. Our 32nd LOD Site was launched in Tennessee! This is our second out of state site! Thanks to all who continue to support, pray for, and invest in Walk In It!
LEARN MOREYour Steps Counted! Thank you for walking with us virtually!
Dozens of Ladies of Distinction and their families came out to various sites to walk for self-esteem this year. More programming dollars were raised, and girls were empowered to hold their heads high as they strive for success this school year admid the pandemic challenges. We are celebrating our Self-Esteem Award recipients: Southampton High School for Most Spirited, and Franklin High School for the Most Creative Outfits! Keep Stepping Ladies!
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Thank you for your support!
Supporters from all over the 757 area rushed online to give to their favorite non-profit on midnight Tuesday. We are grateful that you joined us in supporting WIT! Every dollar was matched, which means more opportunity for life-long impact and a young lady encouraged to be the best version of herself. We surpassed our goal of $10,000 last year! Thank you for your continued support to exceed it in 2023.
Donate To GIVE LOCAL 757WALK IN IT RECIEVES A NEW GRANT!
MORE FUNDING! Exciting WIT News!
Walk In It Inc. is excited and about receiving a Black Community Partnership Fund Grant from the Hampton Roads Community Foundation in partnership with Facebook. Stay tuned for exciting updates!
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Thanks for joining us for June 5, 2021
“Next Steps” Celebration Gala
WALK IN IT INC.
Our Mission, Our Vision
Our mission is to encourage, empower, and equip girls to be holistically healthy and strong: educationally, emotionally, socially, and physically.
Our vision is to see confident, healthy, holistic girls who fulfill their maximum potential in every area of their lives. The Ladies of Distinction Program is WIT’s largest program serving over 600 girls and 22 schools throughout Hampton Roads and Western Tidewater, Virginia. L.O.D. helps young ladies discover and operate in their full potential with consistent meetings and open and honest dialogue. Using our curriculum, meetings are focused on holistic health. Topics include: Developing and maintaining high self-esteem, healthy relationships, setting goals, overcoming obstacles, and living healthy lifestyles. LEARN MORE ABOUT L.O.D.
Highlights
The Walk In It Team appreciates you! After countless after-school sessions, girl talk, high-heels, dresses, high-energy self-esteem rallys, mother/daughter paint, and plenty of pink & black ensembles, The Ladies of Distinction Program is impacting 700 girls monthly throughout 30 schools. We are thankful for your gracious support!
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LOD TAKES THE SPIRIT OF NORFOLK
Check out pictures from the Healthy Relationship Conference Cruise!
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LET’S DIG IN!
Celebrating strength, sure-footing, and safety!
Our Programs
LADIES OF DISTINCTION
The Ladies of Distinction Program is the largest program of Walk In It Inc., serving over 600 girls grades 4-12, in 22 schools throughout Hampton Roads and Western Tidewater.
RAISING EXCELLENT DAUGHTERS
The Raising Excellent Daughters Program is the parent support component of Walk In It Inc. It connects daughters and parents through sessions, meals, and exposure trips.
WIT WOMEN
Walk In It is proud to help women walk in their purpose through retreats, conferences, and mentoring. The Annual WIT Women’s Conference is host to hundreds of women each year.
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“What thing is IT that you cannot adequetly put into words, but keeps your mind racing? Whatever IT is, you must go after it. You must Walk In IT!” – Dr. Jennell Riddick
Our Board of Directors
Dr. Dwight S. Riddick, II
Chairman of the Board of Directors
Dorothy Blunt
Vice Chairwomen – Programs
Latora Cason
Treasurer and Secretary
Tora Sweat
Director of Community Outreach
Alice Baxter
Director of Volunteers
Jocelyn Adams
Director of Communications
Helivi Holland
Director of Policy and Planning
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