Stay Strong Foundation was established in conjunction with the release of Stay Strong: Simple Life Lessons for Teens, the second book authored by Terrie Williams. The book was published in April, 2001, by Scholastic, Inc., and is a practical guide for youth that speaks to them, not at them.
In the book, Terrie focuses on the challenges faced by youth and presents empowering, positive alternatives and advice to help youth rise above the daily stresses to become dynamic individuals now and in the future.
More than 100,000 copies of Stay Strong: Simple Life Lessons for Teens have been sold since its release. The invaluable lessons and messages of the book have been developed into a school curriculum and have been utilized by numerous teachers and educators.
The Stay Strong Foundation (SSF) is a 501(c)(3) organization that provides training for youth through life skills preparation, leadership exercises, and apprenticeships. Built on the principles of her book, SSF's philosophy is: "If we don't give our kids time, the system will."
