On Sunday September 20, 2009 I was surrounded by strong women and strong girls and the organization strong women and strong girls (SWSG). The mission of Strong Women, Strong Girls is to build upon the lessons learned from strong women throughout history to help girls and young women become strong women themselves. By building communities of women committed to supporting positive social change, Strong Women, Strong Girls works to create cycles of mutual empowerment for women and girls.
Strong Women, Strong Girls has created an innovative after school model that uses the study of contemporary and historic female role models, mentoring relationships with college undergraduate women, and skill building activities to help at-risk girls in grades 3-5 build positive self-esteem and skills for life-long success.
In addition to supporting the development of young girls, Strong Women, Strong Girls also emphasizes the leadership and growth of the college women who volunteer as mentors. Strong Women, Strong Girls seeks to build the skills and leadership capacity of these talented young women to engage them as mentors for girls in their communities now and as life-long advocates for women and girls.
College women developing the skills to become change-agents in their communities. Girls gaining role models and the skills they need for future success. By working together we believe they’ll change the world. They KNOW they will.
Financial support allows Strong Women, Strong Girls to offer high-quality programming to girls in grades 3-5 and provide high level training to the college women who serve as their mentors. Would you like to support Strong Women, Strong Girls National? You can make a donation on-line or by mail! Go to http://www.swsg.org/support.htm
Lynne Garfinkel is the executive director of the organization and Mila N. Yochum is the program director. I was called by Lynne to provide a fun atmosphere for everyone. The theme was a Steeler Tailgate Party. We had food, played games, and of course, were girls, we danced!
I encourage you to get involved in anything that will make a community stronger.
Thank you for having me Lynne!
you never cease to amaze me with your efforts supporting wonderful causes and organizations throughout the community. so grateful for all you do, and especially your friendship!
Joanne
Thank you Joanne!
I will be bringing you on board in April 2010!