Hi my name is Shantel and I am a youth ambassador for Skye Alexandra House. I met Sherica 5 years ago (2013) when I lived above her in a semi-independent home but a stand alone with no adult supervision.

From the day she met me she began to help and guide me on my journey to where I am today , I am so blessed and honored to be apart of something so special and also knowing I was part of the reason Sherica decided to conduct such a amazing foundation is just one of the best things I could ever imagine being apart of.

Skye Alexandra House has help me so much in finding me, showing me support and guidance in everything I do. Skye Alexandra House is a safe place for vulnerable females who wake up everyday fighting to see another day a place that feels like home not your average semi-independent that looks and feels like you are in care but a real family home.

They are there to educate, to listen, to show guidance, to care, to help, to push young females to be the best they can possible be in life, so they can wake up and just be happy, to look in the mirror and say yes I’m happy with my self, I have accomplished something today and I’m proud of me! That’s what Skye Alexandra House is about giving that person a chance to just breath because they are not alone

No experience is worth comparing to the experience I had at the Inspiring Butterflies program led by Sherica Spence. I couldn’t have asked for a better experience at a time like that in my life. Meeting Sherica changed a whole chapter in my life which words cannot express.

I was at my all time low and upon leaving the program I was at the highest point in my life, filled with confidence. The five weeks we spent meeting new people (in 2014), being inspired by motivational speakers and the joy of being around people who were there to listen. I enjoyed travelling to Pop Brixton and spending quality time with very talented individuals and spending time at the Skye Alexandra House engaging in activities.

The highlight of my time there was the final planning of our play/presentation. I enjoyed working in a team, creating and planning and building one another to create this amazing show for people. It was amazing!

Inspiring Butterflies changed a big part of my life that I thought would never change and it makes me happy to see other young people being inspired through the Inspiring Butterflies program. Sherica is one person I will never forget in a lifetime because she played a major role in changing me.

Being appointed a young Ambassador is very important to me because it gives me a chance to represent the good that the Skye Alexandra House and the Inspiring Butterflies program can do to a young persons life”

I AM SO HAPPY TO BE A YOUTH AMBASSORDOR FOR SKYE ALEXANDRA HOUSE!!!! 🙂 I first met Sherica four years ago (in 2015) when my sister told me about this programme that she was running called ‘Inspiring Butterflies’ my sister told me each girl would get an iPad at the end of the programme so I was all up for it. But a week into the programme I didn’t even care about the iPad anymore.

At first I was abit weary about starting the programme because I didn’t want to meet or socialise with new people and was really anxious but Shericas warm welcoming spirit made me feel at home and all the girls clicked straight away.

Four years ago I was really insecure, I didn’t have no idea what I wanted to do with my life and had no motivation at all, from the time I met Sherica she has supported me and guided me as a mentor, friend and a big sister. She has made me realise my potential and has always reminded me that I matter and I feel that I have a sense of direction with my life where before I felt very lost .
At every opportunity Sherica has involved me and given me opportunity upon opportunity, from selling cupcakes in the heart of Croydon, to sitting in a radio interview with one of my favourite singers to hosting events for Skye Alexandra House.

The patience, love, care and passion Sherica has for everybody around her is truly amazing. The amount of time and effort I have seen her put into Skye Alexandra House is also amazing she really does put her blood sweat and tears into everything that she does even when things have gone wrong and people have attempted to discourage her vision. She has just pushed harder and moved forward to achieve what she needs to and hasn’t let anything bring her or her dream down.

She’s my inspiration and the girls that get to work with her will be extremely lucky, she’s an asset to everyone’s life she is involved in. I’m really thankful for everything Sherica has done for me on my journey to becoming a young woman and thankful for having her in my life.

I look forward to the future of Skye Alexandra House and all it has to offer!!