Help make the change that four young women call for

Four seasons, four directions, four elements, and four girls.

My name is Kalia, and I began my journey with Solis Lunae—“of the sun and moon”—at the beginning of the four: fall, west, and water. Now, I find myself nearing the end, where the south lays, the earth holds, and summer shines.

Solis Lunae is a year-long rite of passage program for young women, guided by mentors. It’s rooted in the Four Shields—a beautiful method of teaching and learning that moves through the directions, seasons, and elements. Each shield creates a place to dive deeper into ourselves as well as our environment.

This year has been full of deep connections, new experiences and growth. I’m so grateful for each woman I've gotten to grow close with this past year.

Now, I’m preparing for the final stage of our rite of passage—a powerful time on the land, where we reflect, release, and return with the wisdom we’ve gathered.

Part of this journey is learning how to support ourselves and one another. As a group, both students and mentors are responsible for raising the money that makes this experience possible. We’ve created camps, worked, and weaved and art piece—but we’ve come up just short of our goal.

That’s why I’m asking for your help.

I’ve learned through Solis Lunae that asking for help is not weakness—it’s strength. I’ve also learned that storytelling is one of the most powerful tools I have to connect and create change. So tonight, as I sit watching the sunset, listening to the birds’ final songs, and breathing in the scent of pine on the wind, I’m choosing to share this story with you.

We leave for our final passage on Thursday, July 31st, and we still need to raise a minimum of $900. Every single dollar brings us closer to the land and to the transformation waiting there. Whether your contribution is big or small, it makes a difference.

If this story speaks to you, please donate soon given our time crunch or share this with someone who would love to support young women on a path of growth. With deep thanks from all of us in Solis Lunae.

-Kalia