Through direct service and advocacy we equip girls – particularly girls from low-income communities and girls of color – with the knowledge and skills to effect positive changes in their lives and to become leaders who will change the world. Our professionally trained staff and volunteers provide mentorship, safe spaces, and programming that address the unique challenges girls face and are proven to help girls succeed. We cultivate physically and emotionally safe environments where girls are encouraged to take risks, learn from experiences, and grow. Girls build the knowledge, skills, and confidence to push for change and we work with them to advocate for policies to overcome the social and systemic barriers that threaten their ability to succeed.

Trained facilitators lead each of our programs using an evidence-based, trauma-informed Social and Emotional Learning curriculum to help girls develop critical skills in 5 key competencies: Social-Awareness, Self-Awareness, Self-Management, Responsible Decision-Making and Relationship Skills. Intentions are set at each meeting following 10 minutes of guided mindfulness that we call our “reset button” to clear the mind for positive learning.

We partner with schools and youth serving organizations to deliver high quality, consistent programs that lead to academic, social, physical and mental well-being. We view academic proficiency and positive social emotional development as crucial precursors to self-sufficiency. We envision our girls graduating from high school with the capacity, determination and skills to advocate for themselves and their communities and live healthy, meaningful lives.