The first $75,000 received will be matched by the RNR Foundation
Girls Group Mission
Girls Group empowers young women to achieve emotional and economic self-sufficiency by ensuring they graduate from high school and begin their college or career journeys.
- Programming spans middle school, high school, and continues through college and careers.
- Participants are mentored by experienced staff and interns.
- Year-round comprehensive programming focuses on academic readiness, social/emotional life skills, financial education, and community service.
Girls Group Vision
The vision of Girls Group is to help economically disadvantaged young women achieve self-sufficiency. The ultimate ambition is that each young woman finds their voice, defines their goals and dreams, and moves forward in the world with pride and self-confidence.
6 Core Programs
School-Year Program
- Weekly in-school and after school programs at 26 sites
- Individual and group
mentoring
Summer Program
- Summer camps 5 days/week
- Middle and high school transition support
Year-Round Enrichment
- Family Engagement Program
- Youth Leadership Council
- Saturday workshops and field trips
College & Career Prep
- 1:1 mentoring for application, essay, and FAFSA support
- Career planning
- College tours
College & Early Career
- Individual and group support
- Scholarships and emergency funding
- Career counseling
Alumni Services
- Communication and reunions
- Networking opportunities
- Mentoring of younger participants
“Girls Group has influenced my college plans, by motivating me to work hard and remain dedicated to my education”
“When I come to Girls Group, I don’t feel invisible anymore”
“Girls Group made my plans for college much more of a reality”
“At Girls Group, I began to speak up for myself and make new connections”
Make a Difference in a Young Woman’s Life Today and Affect Generations to Come
The first $75,000 received will be matched by the RNR Foundation
