About Us

Mission Statement

To promote public awareness and support the value of sisterhood, professionalism, and community service while representing a character of integrity.

History

Tawana Gibbs (Co-founding President), Felicia Kidd (Co-Founder) and Ashley Scott (Co-Founder) were friends/roomates that attended Savannah State University and formed the group eight years ago.

The intention of the organization began with college roommates wanting to promote sisterhood throughout the campus of Savannah State University . The women were trying to figure out a way to eliminate barriers that constantly tear women apart. The ladies had the idea that if they could promote sisterhood, honesty, and reliability to females, then that alone would constitute in making a difference within themselves as well as others.

Their first unofficial meeting was held on July 24, 2001. The vision, mission statement, objectives, and concepts were developed in this meeting. On September 4, 2001 the first formal meeting was held and by January 2002, there was an established foundation with twelve Chartered Members. A Confidentiality statement was signed by all members including the adviser and by fall of 2002, SSE became an influential and respected organization. In 2008, Terika Slocumb (SSE President 2008-2010) helped the organization reach another milestone by having SSE Incorporated.

With Purpose

* improve female relationships for the greater aspect of the community.

* prepare college women for the various facets of all professions and to enhance their social skills.

* enhance the verbal and nonverbal communication skills of collegiate women.

* uphold the mission and purpose of Sisters Striving for Excellence, Inc.

* participate in all organizational events and functions.

* value and advocate the image of “A Sister Striving for Excellence.”

We are an organization that enhances the community while uplifting women and if you would like to help us with our public awareness efforts please feel free.

Sisters Striving for Excellence, Inc. believes in the metamorphosis process and has adopted the concept into their organization. The women that are apart of this organization has a strong belief in helping females in every area of their life.

P. O. Box 16893
Savannah, GA 31416

Our Commitment to the Community

~ encourage physical, mental, spiritual, and health awareness.

~promote public awareness within the community and support the value of sisterhood.

~enhance professional development, academically and socially, and to provide services that contribute to the enhancement of members, as well as others.

~ service and act as ambassadors to women from all walks of life.

Volunteer!

It's the thing to do!

26.4%, or 61.8 million people, volunteered for a non-profit group in '08.

Altogether, Americans donated approximately 8 billion hours of service.

Number of volunteers between the ages of 16-24 increased from 7.8 million to 8.2 million.

Women were more likely than men to volunteer, with working mothers volunteering at the highest rates.

Source: Corporation for National & Community Service

Risk Management

All existing and prospective members have the right to be treated with dignity and respect.

These rights are enforced by punishing violations of the organizations policies and procedures.

A cornerstone of the organization’s Risk Management policy is the prohibition of hazing.

Hazing is prohibited in Sisters Striving for Excellence. It has been since the organization was founded in 2001. Hazing will not be tolerated in any form.

Any individual or chapter violation of Sisters Striving for Excellence’s Risk Management policy will result in suspension, expulsion or revocation of the chapter's charter. A fine may also be imposed.

In addition, hazing activities may result in official discipline by a college/university or the imposition of civil and criminal penalties for individuals and/or chapters.

The National Executive Board