Founder of You Against You Lending A Helping Hand By Kyle Dowling | Photo BY Erika Hodges For 10 years now, Charese Horn has been working for the Michigan Department of Treasury, doing everything from tax processing for business taxes to working in the scheduling department. Horn’s latest position is in the Office of Privacy and Security, where she helps various departments get access to the paperwork, applications and databases they need. But that is just her day job. Horn began a program she calls YAY, or “You Against You.” The program began in February 2016 with a mission to provide women with guidance and support on their journey toward self-love and acceptance, positive thinking, emotional stability, healthy relationships and physical and spiritual wellness. Once or twice a month, women get together to discuss areas they need help with, whether it’s about relationships, work or family. “I feel like I relate really well to people who are hurting,” explained Horn. “So, I wanted to find a way to help people and that’s what pushed me to start YAY.” As of right now, YAY normally meets at Horn’s home in Lansing and sometimes travels outside when the weather is nice. “YAY is free for any woman who needs someone to talk to,” says Horn. The program also creates events and girls’ nights out in order to foster an atmosphere of respect and fun. Members of YAY mostly hear about the program through word of mouth or through Facebook. Horn said she […]
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