To promote the economic independence of disadvantaged women, elderly, teens providing clothing, network of support & the career development tools. Blooming Butterflies promotes economic independence by supporting 12 individually owned battered/women shelters by providing supportive services such as clothing, resource, and referrals, professional attire, a network of support & career development tools to help women start a new beginning in their lives and provide seniors a better quality of life. We teach each shelter how to build butterfly gardens to help the Endangered Monarch Butterflies. Teaching how the butterfly has new beginnings with each chrysalis. All proceeds go to Blooming Butterflies. Michelle's heart is to help others and her motto is: ASPIRE TO INSPIRE BEFORE YOU EXPIRE! Read the story about how Michelle and her son, Charles started Blooming Butterflies, a non-profit organization www.bloomingmonarchs.org