ABOUT CRY LOUD
Cry Loud Spare Not Speak Up is a 501 (c) (3) organization founded by Shirley Scarborough due to the pain and grief experienced after the murder of her daughter, Francesca Harris-Scarborough, who was involved in an abusive relationship at the time of her death. In her memory, we will turn our pain into power and ensure that her death will not be in vain by helping to educate, advocate, and support other women and girls in domestic abuse relationships. We will foster a safe environment where women and girls will value their self-worth, learn to love themselves, have healthy relationships, and set healthy boundaries. We are committed to spreading awareness, prevention, and advocating for an end to domestic violence.
Enough is Enough!
Mission
To empower and uplift women and girls impacted by domestic violence and abusive relationships, in memory of Francesca Harris-Scarborough. We provide education, mentoring, and resources encouraging women to find their voice and embrace self-worth through self-confidence, self-love, and self-esteem.
Vision
Our vision is a world where every woman and girl knows her inherent value and is empowered to break free from abusive relationships. We aim to achieve this through a variety of educational workshops, classes, informative resources, seminars, conferences, and promotional products, fostering a society where silence is replaced with strength and empowerment.
Our Team
Founder and President
Shirley Scarborough
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Established Cry Loud Spare Not Speak Up, started in 2021, with 501(c)(3) non-profit status in 2023
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We hosted our inaugural domestic violence prevention conference in 2021, and in 2022, we established our signature event, I Am Enough, I Know My Worth.
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Served over 100 teen girls (12+) and hundreds of women through our annual conferences, empowering them to know their worth, build healthy relationships, prevent teen dating violence, and connect them to community resources.
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Our founder and CEO was named Personality of the Week in Richmond Free Press’ March 2023
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Our founder and CEO was featured in Bold Journey Magazine, May 2024
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Our founder and CEO was named a Hometown Hero in May 2024
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In partnership with Pa’lante Family Technology Center, Cry Loud Hosted its first bilingual I Am Enough I Know My Worth Conference in October 2024
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Girls Empowered to Minister and Serve (GEMS) was established in February 2025
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Published Shattered But Not Destroyed: A Mother’s Journey from Heartbreak to Hope in March 2025
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Throughout the years, Cry Loud successfully hosted and/or sponsored numerous community events, including providing meals to over 130 families during our Fall 2025 Community Feeding initiative.
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Featured in numerous media (TV & radio) interviews, including and most notably a recent feature in CNN Health, November 2025
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Cry Loud has given back more than $16,000 in scholarships to organizations such as the Boys & Girls Club Teen Center, Peter Paul Development Center, and graduating senior teen girls in our community.
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The UnMuted Podcast coming soon in 2026...