About Us
The Ladies League
The Ladies League is a national supportive network for women. Our ten founding values are women’s empowerment, professional and personal development, sisterhood, spirituality, self-esteem & self-efficacy, accountability, networking, community service, entrepreneurship, and financial empowerment.
The Ladies League is designed for women "in the middle" not at the bottom and not at the top. The Founder observed that as a Social Worker one segment of the community receives a plethora of resources, while on the opposite end of the spectrum, women on a higher level have support of a different sort. However, women in the middle do not receive support from either. Similar to the "middle child" syndrome women in the middle are often forgotten about in the community. The Ladies League offers support for this target market.
Meetings
The Ladies League of Detroit hosts two meetings each month.
Meeting topics are focused on the whole woman, and we touch on every area of life. Meetings are held both in person and virtually. Examples of previous topics include:
Women's Mental Health
LLD
After Dark
Bouncing Back After a Breakup
How to Be
a Friend
Small Business Development
Healthy Relationships & Marriage
Book
Discussions
Finance & Credit Building
Breaking Generational Curses
Women
of Faith
The Path to Purpose
Proper
Undergarment
Fittings
Networking
Mixers
Healthy Lifestyle Change
And
More!
Community Service
The group is also engaged in community service. We give back in a variety of ways and have hosted community service events for organizations such as the Detroit Fire Department, COTS, Rebel Nell, Big Brothers Big Sisters, and Alternatives for Girls.
The Ladies League of Detroit hosts four community service projects annually.
Becoming a Member
How do I become a Member?
New ladies are required to attend two meetings and then are invited to submit an application for membership. Once membership is established, Sisters are required to attend at least two meetings every three months, participate in at least one LLD community service project annually, and pay monthly membership dues obligation.
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Sisters are encouraged to support each other’s businesses, professional ambitions, and to be a source of support in each other’s lives. It is a safe and judgment free zone for women to feel comfortable discussing their experiences, challenges, dreams, and ambitions. Instead of repeating the narrative of how women do not support each other we are the change we want to see in the world. Members agree to confidentiality as part of their membership commitment.
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Current meetings are posted on the home page. You can also email us to connect at info@theladiesleagueofdetroit.com.
membership FAQs
Do members have to live in the city of Detroit to join?
A: No. You can live in Metro Detroit. As long as you are close enough to travel for in person meetings. 62.5% of members live in Metro Detroit.
Is LLD only for business owners?
A: No. 40.7% of current members do not have a business.
Is LLD for African-American women only?
A: No. LLD is open to all races and cultures. We are currently 96.3% African-American, and are looking to expand our diversity.
How do you select your community service projects?
A: The Sunshine Community Service Committee selects and manages all community service projects. Projects are planned for the full calendar year.
How often do you have meetings?
A: We have two meetings monthly, and a monthly outing called Ladies Night Out. Meetings are planned in advance for the full calendar year.
Is there an age requirement?
A: No. We have a diverse age range of members. Currently members range in age from 30’s to 80’s.
Testimonial
When I think about my story it was in 2019. Have you ever had a plant that is dying? I felt like I was drowning. I reached out to my mentor, and then I met with LaTonia and she was so nourishing. Then when I joined the group it was other like her that were pouring into me. I recently saw the first meeting I attended and I realized I wasn’t myself. Now I let my light shine. It was because of this group they had to remind me who I was. It was the group pouring into me. I am the official “Little Sister.” Even if you don’t’ tell them what you are going through they know. The devil thought he had me, but God had a plan.
LaQuaia LLD “Little Sister”
Member Since January 2020
