Black Owned

Established in 2019 by founder Nicole Hayden, the Friends of Nicole 50/50 Mentoring Collaborative is a visionary nonprofit organization built to create a robust conduit for Black women to stand as mentors for young Black girls. They nurture a vibrant pipeline designed to introduce youth to diverse career paths, holistic skill development, and innovative experiences.

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Equitable Mentorship: Connects young youth of color with professional mentors to build meaningful relationships, cultivate self-expression, and foster cross-cultural understanding.

Art & Tech Pathways ("Crafting Careers"): Equips participants with practical, modern proficiencies by blending art, technology, and social media education, ensuring they develop creative and technological abilities vital for the evolving professional landscape.

Angel's Selfie Museum New Tech Learning Space: Operates an immersive, hands-on learning center where art, technology, and mentorship converge into an interactive space for youth to explore, learn, and create innovative digital content.

Community Engagement & Art Activism: Fuels transformative neighborhood change through public workshops, exhibitions, and collaborative community engagement projects that extend into JCPS schools and local community centers.

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Who We Serve

◈ Audience: Young Black girls and youth of color ages 13 to 24 in the Louisville area who are looking for professional guidance, creative career exploration, and technical skill-building. They also serve Black women professionals seeking impactful, structured opportunities to mentor the next generation.

How to Get Started

◈ Process: Youth, parents, and prospective mentors can explore current cohort openings and community workshops by visiting the "Programs" and "Events" sections on their website. For direct enrollment questions, school partnership requests, or volunteer inquiries, you can connect with the team via the contact portal on their site or follow their active updates on Facebook and Instagram.

Category: Youth Services, Arts & Culture, Workforce Development, Community & Family Support