Empowering Women

About The Founder

My name is Brittany Rawls, and my journey is living proof that change is possible.

I am a mother of 10, a survivor, and a woman who refused to let her past define her future. After losing custody of my first 4 older children at a young age, I prayed for a second chance and God answered. Through faith, determination, and community support, I rebuilt my life from the ground up.

With the help of programs like the Azalea Project, I became stable, employed, drug-free, and licensed but most importantly, I became whole. My transformation was recognized on News4Jax and continues to inspire women facing similar battles.

Today, I am the owner of Shades of Blush LLC, a licensed esthetician, and a community advocate dedicated to empowering women to rise again. Through Open Arms Women’s Empowerment, I’ve built a growing sisterhood where women heal, rebuild, and reclaim their voices.

I am proof that the old me had to die for the greater me to live. My mission now is to fight for other mothers and young adults who deserve the same second chance and to bring awareness to the need for change in Termination of Parental Rights laws.

This is what change looks like.

​

About The Foundation

​

The Open Arms Women’s Empowerment Foundation is a safe, supportive community dedicated to empowering women through life’s most difficult transitions. We provide holistic services designed to restore hope, stability, and confidence for women and their families.

Our services include housing assistance and referrals, access to essential community resources, emergency and transitional support, and basic needs assistance such as clothing and personal care items. We offer a variety of support groups, including grieving groups, emotional and mental health support, ENA and recovery-focused groups, and peer-led empowerment circles that encourage healing, growth, and accountability.

We also provide individual and group counseling services, life coaching, mentorship, and guidance to help women rebuild their lives, set healthy goals, and move forward with purpose. Our reunification and family restoration support focuses on helping mothers navigate the steps needed to reunite with their children, including parenting support, advocacy, referrals, and guidance through court, social services, and reunification processes.

At Open Arms, our mission is to meet women where they are—emotionally, spiritually, and practically—while equipping them with the tools, support, and encouragement needed to thrive, restore their families, and walk confidently into their next chapter.