About Us
Research has identified a wide range of issues the impact of sexual exploitation has on children. The data showed that child victims experienced serious mental health risk that result in anxiety, fear, depression, suicide attempts and post-traumatic stress disorder in survivors. It was also concluded victims are often exposed to harsh physical conditions, health risk such as HIV/AIDS, infections, and substance abuse.The Child Welfare Information Gateway, a division of the United States Children Bureau, believe parents play a central role in the healing process. Additionally, evidence shows that support from a caring parent helps children effectively recover in the aftermath of a traumatic experience. This is why our organization strives to ensure mothers and daughters are adequately educated on the issues surrounding child sexual exploitation and are equipped with the strength, knowledge, love, and patience needed to prevent young girls from being victimized.
Who We Are
The Chosen Ones, Inc. is a 501c3 nonprofit organization formed in 2014 by a mother whose daughter experienced exploitation as a teenager. We are are the only organization in Georgia with programs formed by mothers and daughters for mothers and daughters to prevent child exploitation in young girls.
What we do
The Chosen Ones, Inc. provides mothers and daughters 12 -17 with bonding opportunities, awareness, guidance, and support (B.A.G.S). B.A.G.S is designed to address the issues surrounding child exploitation and help mothers and daughters alleviate those issues.
Our Offerings
Our programs and services are intended to prevent young girls from being sexually, as well as be an integral part in the fight against child sex trafficking. Below is a list of what we offer mothers and daughters.
· Awareness workshops
· Parenting Classes for Moms
· Recreational and cultural activities for mothers and daughters
· Assistance w/basic economic needs
· Support Groups (mother, daughters, mothers and daughters)
· Self-esteem classes for girls
Volunteer
Without the help of others we cannot fulfill our mission. Please consider volunteering with us to make a difference in the lives of mothers and daughters.
Donate
Please consider donating your time, talent or treasure. Every little bit helps us fulfill our mission.
Our Team
Topizia Ivey
Founder, President
Topizia started The Chosen Ones, Inc. to raise awareness about the issues surrounding child sex trafficking after learning her daughter was exploited at the age of 14. Mrs. Ivey is also an author, key note speaker, intercessor, mentor, mother of five, and wife. Additionally, Topizia has over 15 years of working in the accounting/finance industry and is an entrepreneur. Topizia has a bachelors degree in Organizational leadership and is currently pursuing a masters degree in her field of study.
Marquita Wilson
Vice President
Ms. Wilson joined our team in 2020. She has a Master's degree in social work and uses her skills to help empower others. Marquita is multi-faceted and is the owner of several small businesses. She was born and raised in Tulsa, OK and is the mother of a talented son.
Alicia Shumate
Treasurer
Ms. Shumate joined our team in 2020 and has over 20 years of managerial experience in the banking industry. Alicia was born in Muskogee, OK but moved to Detroit MI as a teen Alicia is the proud mother of 3 wonderful children and grandmother of 5 beautiful granddaughters.
Tieisha Johnson
Secretary
Mrs. Johnson is a native of Atlanta, Georgia and has years of planning and administrative skills. She is a dental assistant and loves helping people.
L.Montague
Advocate/Survivor
A survivor and advocate in the fight against child exploitation. After graduating from high school in 2012, and then attending Calhoun College, she helped establish The Chosen One’s, Inc. In addition, Mrs. Montague has volunteered with other organizations who provide services to girls who have been or are at-risk of being exploited and has shared her experience in “the life” with a group of teen girls, judges and other officials at DeKalb Juvenile Court. She also appeared as a guest on a well-known gospel radio station in Atlanta as a part of her efforts to alert the community and save young girls from experiencing the trauma of exploitation