OPERATION BE... YOU!

Empowering & Developing all Girls, with an emphasis on Girls of Color

Name: Operation Be You, Inc.
Address: Lexington, KY, 40324, US
Telephone: 859-509-2833

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Who Will Be the First Crowned?

1st Annual Miss & Miss Jr.

Juneteenth Pageant

Registration is open until April 15th!

This is not a beauty pageant. It's about culture, talent, and community impact.

Our Mission

To improve the lives of girls in marginalized communities by developing life-skills and improving self-confidence through education, training, and mentorship for life-long success.

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Operation Be You, Inc's foundational five pillars for lifelong success

Upcoming Events

April 2026
Douglas Park Spring Break Activity (4/6)
Toyota Motor Manufacturing STEM Tour (4/7)
Junior Advisor Meeting (4/19)
I Was Here "Nation Builder" Workshop (4/25)
KY Horse Park Riding Lessons (4/26)
May 2026
I Was Here "Nation Builder" Workshop (5/6)
Junior Advisor Meeting (5/17)
June 2026
I Was Here "Nation Builder" Workshop (6/6)
1st Annual Miss & Miss Junior Juneteenth Pageant (6/14)
Junior Advisor Meeting (6/21)

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Email: admin2021@operationbeyou.com

Phone: 859-509-2833

Registered 501c3 Organization

We have earned the Guide Star Seal of Transparency, Platinum Level, for five years in a row!

A big "Thank You to our Sponsors!

Black Girl Dream Fund . Operation Be You

Thank you LexArts for your support for the I Was Here Workshops!

Recognition of our flagship program sponsor: Partners for Youth

Grateful for 4imprint as a sponsor for programming materials.

Recipient of the

University of Kentucky's Women's Forum

"2025 Sarah Bennet Holmes Team Award"

“My daughter has really opened up since being in this program. I see her continued growth."

Testimonials

"My granddaughter is more outspoken and has changed due to this program. She is more confident."

“I love being in OBY. I've learned to speak up and speak out against bullying by being fearless in school. ”

DID YOU KNOW ......OBY EMPOWERS GIRLS IN THE USA & INTERNATIONALLY IN
LIBERIA (WEST AFRICA)