What does Gwen's Girls mean to you?
To Ehmonie, Gwen's Girls is a safe place that has helped her and many others soar.
Comment below what Gwen's Girls means to you!
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Mindful Mondays: A fresh start to nourish your mind, body, and soul. 🌿 Embrace the week with intention and positivity. #MindfulMondays#MondayMotivation
Thank you, @cbspittsburgh Intersections, for hosting Dr. Kathi Elliott as she shared insights about our recent groundbreaking event at Gwen's Girls. Tune in to hear about the exciting developments!
🌟 Thank You, @duolingo ! 🌟
We extend our gratitude to Duolingo for their generous donation of 32 MAC laptops to Gwen's Girls! These laptops will empower our high school-aged youth to dive into CAD, 3-D printing, STEM activities, and job readiness training. Your support helps us uphold our founder Gwen Elliott's vision, providing essential resources and life-enriching opportunities to young women in Allegheny County and Pittsburgh.
Together, we're paving the way for academic success, after-school and summer programs, young adult initiatives, and so much more. Your dedication makes a real difference in the lives of the young women we serve. Thank you for being a valued member of the Gwen's Girls family!
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We are excited to invite you to our upcoming webinar,
�"Ballroom Culture and LGBTQ+ Youth," on June 26th from 2-3 pm ET.
In this webinar, advocates, systems leaders, parents and community members will learn how house and ballroom culture provides a safe space for LGBTQ+ youth to thrive.
Created in 1970 by Crystal LaBeija, houses (chosen families) and balls (competitions) were created to celebrate queer identities despite rampant discrimination. Houses continue to serve this purpose, especially for queer and trans youth, with ballroom culture recently being featured in FX's Pose and HBO's Legendary.
Join us to hear from staff at True T PGH to get all the tea on how you can better serve our LGBTQ+ young people.
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John Easter III
Co-Executive Director
Duane Binion
Co-Executive Director
Julian McClain
Program Manager
Did you know that at Gwen’s Girls, mental health services are a vital, integral part of our programming?
Therefore, we developed Clinical Services to provide a mental health component and offer counseling and therapy to individuals, families and groups.
All of our services are designed to help our girls increase their awareness of the skills needed to build healthy, positive relationships, social skills and life skills.
Our services include anger management and mood management groups.
These groups are very important for the population of girls we serve, as they are at risk for abuse (physical, mental and/or sexual), neglect, parent/child conflict and involvement in the juvenile justice system.
Gwen’s Girls stays current with research and the development of clinical interventions involving girls and young women. We are committed to incorporating them into our organization.
Learn more at today!
Join us at the Highmark Walk for a Healthy Community, an enriching event where you can walk, donate, or raise funds to support Gwen's Girls' mission. Whether you prefer to participate as an individual, create a team, or contribute through a donation, your involvement will make a significant difference.
Let's come together for health, for community, and for a cause that matters. Be a part of something bigger—let’s walk towards a healthier community together!
Saturday, June 22, 2024
8am Registration
9am Walk
Stage AE
Calling ALL YOUTH IN GRADES K-6TH! Don't miss out on the amazing opportunity to join a FREE Virtual Summer Camp!
With the first session starting on July 15th, we have 5 exciting sessions lined up just for you! Immerse yourself in a world of relaxation, creativity, and personal growth, all from the comfort of your own home.
Our expert coaches will guide you through a variety of interactive workshops, including General Academics, Storytime with Sight Words, and Yoga!
Connect with kids from around the city, make lifelong friendships, and discover the power of collaboration through our secure and supervised online platform. Together, we'll create memories that will last a lifetime!
Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity! Limited spots available, so register now and secure your place in Gwen's Girls ASI Virtual Summer Camp.
Visit our website for more information and to sign up today: ASI Summer 2024 Enrichment Camp Registration
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Let the digital summer fun begin! We can't wait to embark on this exciting journey with you. See you at camp! #VirtualSummerCamp
Caring Connections for YOUth, a community-led initiative developed by the Black Girls Equity Alliance (BGEA) that provides access to supports and services to ANY YOUTH, up to age 18, living in Allegheny County, Pittsburgh, PA as a diversion to the Juvenile Justice and Child Welfare Systems.
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Have you had your Mirror Moment?
Practice this exercise:
Check in with your mirror🪞-self once a month and share some words of encouragement with her. If you looked on the mirror today, what would you say to her?
Compliment yourself
Give yourself grace
Remind yourself that you’re human and sometimes we go through storms
Then encourage yourself to KEEP PUSHING!
End it with: “YOU GOT THIS!” 😉
Thanks for the reminder, Issa! 💜💜💜
