About Us
At Becoming, we believe every young woman deserves to know her worth and walk boldly in her purpose. Through mentorship, faith, and community, we help girls heal from past pain, build lasting confidence, and break generational cycles. Our mission is rooted in love, guided by faith, and driven by the belief that no girl is beyond hope or transformation. Becoming is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.
Our Vision
We envision a world where every young woman knows her value, walks in confidence, and leads with purpose — no matter her past.
Our Mission
Our mission is to break cycles of pain and insecurity by equipping young women with confidence, faith, and the tools to build a life of purpose. We maintain a non-judgmental environment, creating a safe space for healing and empowerment.
Our Story
Becoming was birthed from a deeply personal journey — one shaped by rejection, insecurity, and the painful absence of a father figure.
Valencia Mornix-Shaw, President and Founder of Becoming, knows firsthand the lasting impact of growing up without a consistent male role model. Experiencing life in a fatherless home left her battling feelings of low self-worth, strained relationships, and unanswered questions about her identity.
But through faith, prayer, and healing, Valencia discovered her true worth — not defined by her past, but by her God-given purpose. That personal transformation ignited a calling: to help young girls facing similar struggles know they are seen, loved, and worthy of a life filled with purpose and confidence.
Today, Valencia uses her powerful testimony to serve as a trusted voice, coach, and mentor. Through Becoming, she helps young women rebuild their self-worth and step boldly into the life God intended for them, regardless of past hardships.
Seeing the impact of this work, and recognizing the need to uplift young men as well, Valencia’s husband, Travis Shaw, founded Becoming Men — the boys chapter of the movement. His mission is to equip young men to lead with character, faith, and integrity.
Together, they are creating spaces for both girls and boys to rewrite their stories, break generational cycles of brokenness, and become all that God created them to be.
Get Involved
Becoming is continuously searching for volunteers to help carry out our mission. Our volunteers act as positive role models for those who participate in our programs. By volunteering, you can learn new skills, make new connections and experience a sense of fulfillment. We have a variety of areas where you can serve, such as administration, marketing, fundraising, event coordination, and more! To get involved, please send us an email informing us of your interest and preferred area of service. We are excited to collaborate with you.