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Community
Back-to-School Supply Drive Reaches 200 Families in Southwest Atlanta
Our annual Back-to-School Supply Drive exceeded all expectations this year, distributing backpacks, notebooks, pencils, and other essential supplies to over 200 families in the Southwest Atlanta area. Volunteers from across the city came together for a joyful community event that reminded us all why this work matters. The smiles on the children's faces said everything.
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Programs
Leadership Circle: Young Women Find Their Voice in Monthly Workshops
Our monthly Leadership Circle workshops have become one of the most beloved programs we offer. In a safe, supportive environment, girls aged 12–16 explore topics like public speaking, conflict resolution, financial literacy, and community advocacy. This month's session on "Using Your Voice" sparked a powerful discussion about identity, ambition, and what it means to lead with integrity.
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STEM
Girls Who Code: 30 Participants Complete Our Inaugural Tech Innovation Day
In partnership with a local technology company, thirty of our girls completed a full-day STEM Innovation Day, learning coding basics, robotics, and app design. The winning team designed a concept app to connect food-insecure families with local food banks — a reminder that our girls are already solving real-world problems. We are proud to announce this will become an annual event.
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Events
Annual Family Day Brings Together 300+ Community Members for Education Fair
Our Annual Family Day was a resounding success, drawing over 300 community members to Cascade Park in Southwest Atlanta. Families explored educational resource booths, participated in literacy activities, and connected with local schools and support organizations. The event reinforced our commitment to engaging not just the girls we serve, but their entire family ecosystems.
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Journey
Environmental Justice Retreat Connects Girls to Nature and Community
Eighteen girls spent a transformative weekend at a nature retreat in Stone Mountain, Georgia, learning about environmental science, sustainable agriculture, and the environmental justice issues that disproportionately affect communities of color. They returned home with seedlings, new knowledge, and a deepened sense of responsibility for the world they will inherit.
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Arts & Culture
Black History Month Arts Workshop at the High Museum Inspires Future Artists
Twenty-five girls attended a special Black History Month arts workshop at the High Museum of Art, exploring works by African-American artists and creating their own original paintings. The day culminated in a mini-exhibition where each girl presented her work and explained her creative process. Several girls have since joined our ongoing after-school arts program.
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