The Butterfly Effect Project

TheButterfly Effect Project (EIN 47-1993500) was founded in 2014 by Tijuana Fulford, a Riverhead native who turned her personal experiences with mentorship into a powerful force for change.

What began as a small group of eight girls meeting at the Riverhead Public Library has grown into a thriving nonprofit that now mentors over 800 young people, primarily girls of color — from preschool to college— across 31 chapters in communities including Riverhead, Flanders, Calverton, Mastic, Shirley, Bellport, Westhampton, Peconic, Patchogue, and West Islip.

The mission is simple but vital: to give young people the tools, guidance, and confidence they need to build strong, emotionally healthy, and empowered futures.

But recently, this work has come under attack.

The Butterfly Effect Project has been the target of hateful, racist, and violent threats. These attacks have directly led to the cancellation of key fundraising events, putting critical programming at risk.

A group of North Fork women is stepping up — and we’re asking you to join us.

Please help us raise funds to replace what BEP has lost. Every dollar you give helps ensure that this incredible organization can continue mentoring and uplifting the next generation of local leaders — and sends a clear message that our community stands against hate.

Together, we can protect this safe space for youth. Together, we can keep the Butterfly Effect Project soaring.