This Woman Knows has named the recipients of its November/December 2025 microgrant and seed grant, recognizing two women-led initiatives addressing housing access and youth care.
The awardees are S&B Homes LLC, a women-owned real estate investment company serving Hampton Roads, Virginia, and North Carolina, and Avery’s Helpful Hair Kits, a youth-founded initiative supporting children in foster care with culturally appropriate hair care resources.
S&B Homes LLC, founded by Stephanie Ramirez and Brenda Lazo, focuses on ethical real estate solutions including wholesaling, land acquisition, affordable housing development, and short-term rentals. The microgrant will support land and property acquisition, renovation of distressed homes, job creation through local contractors, and expansion into North Carolina.
Avery’s Helpful Hair Kits was founded by Avery Jenkins at age eight alongside her mother, Petina Dixon-Jenkins. The seed grant will support the purchase of essential supplies for the next distribution of hair care kits designed for children in foster care with curly and textured hair.
Each grant cycle reflects This Woman Knows’ continued commitment to supporting women-led initiatives doing practical, community-centered work.
Learn more about the grant program at www.ThisWomanKnows.com/grant.
