About Girls Glowing Up™
Girls Glowing Up™ is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit helping girls K–12 discover their worth, build confidence, develop leadership skills, and prepare for successful futures.
Because when a girl glows up, her whole community glows up.
Today's girls are navigating social media, peer pressure, family challenges, and increasing pressure to define their worth. GGU exists to provide the guidance, encouragement, and opportunities they need to grow with confidence and purpose.
“Every girl doesn't just grow up — she glows up.”
What we stand for
Every girl. Every zip code.
Access should never depend on income, background, or geography.
Family-centered.
Parents and guardians are partners, not spectators.
Evidence-informed.
SEL frameworks, mentor training, and outcomes we can measure.
Joyful & rigorous.
Girls learn best when they feel safe, seen, and celebrated.
Community-rooted.
Built with schools, faith groups, and local partners — not for them.
Honest & transparent.
Real numbers. Real stories. Real accountability.
The road so far — and the road ahead
- Foundations
The idea takes shape
Born from a founder's vision to close the gap between potential and possibility for girls.
- Launch
GGU becomes a 501(c)(3)
Federal nonprofit status secured — mentorship and curriculum begin in the community.
- Growth
Signature programs go live
Home Mentoring, Leadership Academy, Field Day, and campaigns build the ecosystem.
- Today
Scaling with schools & sponsors
Partnerships expanding across communities — and this is just the beginning.
Three Age Tracks
Elementary
Building the foundation — self-awareness, emotional vocabulary, friendship skills, and early identity development.
- Confidence
- Friendship
- Emotional Skills
- Goal Setting
Middle School
Navigating the shift — puberty, peer pressure, social media, self-worth, and the beginning of financial literacy.
- Identity
- Social Media
- Healthy Relationships
- Money Basics
High School
Stepping into power — leadership, college and career readiness, financial independence, and civic engagement.
- Leadership
- Career Exploration
- College Readiness
- Entrepreneurship
Our Five Pillars
Every program, curriculum, and mentorship experience is built on these five pillars — designed to develop the whole girl from the inside out.
Know Your Worth
Helping girls know who they are and the value they carry into every room.
Strengthen Your Mind
Tools to manage stress, regulate emotions, and cultivate mental strength.
Lead with Purpose
Growing confident voices who lead with empathy, integrity, and purpose.
Build Wealth Wisely
Money mindset, budgeting, saving, and generational wealth.
Prepare for Your Future
College, careers, entrepreneurship, and life beyond school.
Built on Care & Credibility
Parents, schools, and community partners can trust that every girl in our care is supported by trained mentors, thoughtful curriculum, and safe environments.
501(c)(3) Nonprofit
Federally recognized tax-exempt organization — donations are tax-deductible.
Background-Checked Mentors
Every mentor completes a background check and safety training before working with girls.
Evidence-Informed SEL
Curriculum grounded in research-based Social Emotional Learning frameworks.
Community Partnerships
Collaborating with schools, faith communities, and local organizations.
Safe Learning Environments
Clear safeguarding policies, trained facilitators, age-appropriate programming.
Family-Centered Approach
Parents and guardians are informed partners in every step.