Girls Group

With a strong and passionate leadership team and staff, Girls Group addresses long-term systemic, racial, economic, and academic inequities, with enviable results.

Empowering 135 Young Women in Ypsilanti Middle Schools

Middle school is a critical time—confidence wavers, peer pressure builds, and challenges arise. Without guidance, many students fall “off track” as early as 7th grade. Girls Group provides mentorship and resources to help young women thrive. Your support changes lives! Make a difference today.

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Building Empowered Futures Luncheon

We invite you to join us for a luncheon at the Jack Roth Stadium Club overlooking the University of Michigan football field. The 2025 celebration will include networking, a program with stories from some of our participants, mimosa and bloody mary bars, catered lunch, and a paddle raise.

Sponsorship opportunities and tickets are now available!

View sponsorship options here!

Please contact Sarah Lesch at [email protected] if you have any questions.

The Essence of Girls Group

Middle School to High School to College & Careers

Programming spans middle school, high school, and continues through college and careers.

Participants are mentored by experienced staff and interns.

School-Year Program, Summer Program, Year-Round Enrichment, College & Career Prep, College & Early Career, Alumni Services

Year-round comprehensive programming focuses on academic readiness, social/emotional life skills, financial education, and community service.

Girls Group exists because we want every young woman to be empowered to write her greatest story. Being empowered to write your greatest story means overcoming the barriers put before you by peers, family, schools, community, and society.

It means owning your power, finding your voice, and recognizing that not only can you dream bigger than you‘ve ever imagined, but you have what it takes to reach those dreams.

Their Stories

Participant standing in front of mural with wings

Londyn K.

Londyn joined Girls Group in 6th grade because she was interested in the opportunities to learn and grow. Since joining, Londyn regularly attends group programs at school, weekday and weekend enrichment programs, and our summer enrichment programs.

Read Her Story