Crescent Voluntary Gifts Inc. (Fiscal Sponsor)
Operating under the Fiscal Sponsorship of Crescent Voluntary Gifts Inc. 501 c(3) The Zolie Zi Empire’s goal is to inspire kids to use the Power of their voice to Speak up and Speak Out against bullying with Zolie Zi through her series of books, curriculums and merchandise.
Under this agreement arrangement a tax-deductible contribution can be given using the sponsoring agent’s exempt status. The fiscal agent for an organization then agrees to accept and be responsible for monies on your behalf.
What is Bullying
Aggressive behavior may be bullying depending on what happened, how often it happens and who it happens to.
There are 5 types of bullying: physical, verbal, emotional, mental and cyber-bullying.
Bullying is a problem that affects millions of students of all races and classes. 1 out of 4 kids is bullied and depending on their ages up to 43% of students have been bullied while online. Child and teen Bullying and Cyberbullying are at an all-time high. Some kids are so tormented that suicide has become an alternative for them. (stompoutbullying.org)
Bullying Statistics: (stompoutbullying.org)
- 1 out of 4 teens are Bullied.
- Playground statistics – Every 7 minutes a child is bullied. Adult intervention -4% Peer intervention – 11%. No intervention – 85%
- 80% of the time, an argument with a bully will end up in a physical fight.
- Playground statistics – Every 7 minutes a child is bullied. Adult intervention -4% Peer intervention – 11%. No intervention – 85%.
Sources:
University of Virginia Youth Violence Project
My name is Sonya J. Bowser and I created Zolie Zi as a face for bullying after feeling like I had no voice due to being bullied on the job. The bullying happened on a daily basis and it eventually caused me to loose my job of 2 years while my bullies remained employed. The feeling that I felt of no hope and despair is a feeling that I wouldn’t want anyone to be left with after a bout with a bully. I also experienced bullying as a child about my lips and nose and it was something that stuck with me for many years.
Bullying is a serious issue and can cause a lot of emotional and mental anguish on its victims.
My mission is to use Zolie Zi as a face and voice to encourage children to use the power of their voices and to believe that there are people out there willing to help them if they would just use their voice to Speak Up and Speak Out against bullying.
Bullying can happen to anyone at any age and it does not discriminate.
Funds enable us to produce and distribute over 250 books, curriculums, t-shirts and more for children in the USA and Internationally, maintain and enhance our web resources, hold anti-bullying events for the youth, and produce effective anti-bullying messages through our campaigns.
The funds we receive go towards:
- Assisting Children in shelters or group homes
- Public Education
- Community Outreach and Awareness
- Bullying and Cyberbullying Prevention
- Internet Safety
- Positive Literature
- Uplifting Paraphenelia
- Ambassador Outreach and Advocacy
- International Outreach
The Zolie Zi Empire would like to take the time to thank all of our generous sponsors who support our cause or have supported our cause
NAACP/FORD Motor companies via Yara Shahidi
Golden Magazine
CouncilMen Dwaine Caraway
The Dallas City Youth Council
To make a Donation please click the link below the page