Who We Are
Founded by Latoya Griffin, a licensed esthetician, Chin Up, Girl is a nonprofit dedicated to making self-care and beauty services accessible to women who are often overlooked—women in recovery, formerly incarcerated women, survivors of domestic violence and human trafficking, and those rebuilding their lives.
Latoya created Chin Up, Girl to challenge the stigma that self-care is only for the privileged. For many of the women we serve, self-care and beauty treatments are the last thing on their minds, yet they can be the first step toward restoring confidence. By providing free skincare, beauty services, and self-care workshops, Chin Up, Girl helps women feel seen, valued, and empowered to show up as their best selves.
Self-care is a right, not a reward.
Our Mission
At Chin Up, Girl, our mission is to empower women in recovery, formerly and currently incarcerated women, women who are survivors of human trafficking, sexual assault and domestic violence, and trans women by providing free skincare, beauty products and services, and hands-on workshops.
We aim to restore confidence and dignity, helping them navigate job interviews, court appearances, child visitations, and other crucial steps in their journey to rebuild their lives. Our workshops allow the women we serve to learn a new skill and encourage the use of hobbies to explore their creativity, serve their communities, or even generate income.
As a trauma-informed organization, we recognize the unique and complex experiences of each woman we serve. We approach all services with empathy, respect, and care—creating a safe, supportive space where healing, self-expression, and transformation can thrive.
Through our support, we strive to uplift women as they transition back into society, ensuring they feel beautiful, confident, and empowered to face the future.
Our Vision
Our vision is to expand beyond Tennessee, bringing makeover days, beauty distribution clinics, and skill-building workshops to women in communities across the nation. We aspire to open a permanent Chin Up, Girl spa — a safe, welcoming space where women can receive care, connection, and confidence. And because beauty is also a pathway to opportunity, we dream of creating a scholarship fund that supports women who want to pursue careers in the beauty industry. Together, with community partners and supporters, we envision a future where every woman has the dignity, resources, and opportunities she needs to thrive.
Professional Skincare & Beauty Services
Facials, focused treatments, makeup applications. Both provided as indivudual services as well as group offerings.
Hands On Workshops
Interactive sessions to empower participants to apply their new skills to daily self-care routines, unlock passion and promote self love by boosting confidence and fostering independence in their beauty journey.
Distribution Clinics
Providing women we serve with quality skincare, personal care, self care and beauty products at no cost.
Self-Care & Success Summits
Focuses on mental health, goal setting, life planning, family enrichment, financial literacy and discovering new hobbies. These summits are a space for growth, healing, and empowerment—because self-care is the foundation for success.
Our Services
Our Board
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Latoya Griffin
Founder/Executive Director
Jahniya Yates
Secretary
Celisa Webster
Vice President
Mallory Lemmers
Fundraising Chair
Kayla Johnson
Treasurer
Chin Up, Girl, Inc. – Nondiscrimination Statement
Chin Up, Girl, Inc. affirms its commitment to providing programs, services, and opportunities without discrimination. We do not and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of our activities or operations.
This policy applies to all staff, volunteers, board members, clients, and program participants. We are committed to creating an inclusive and welcoming environment for all women we serve, as well as our partners and community.