Why This Work Matters

Across communities, girls and women are navigating real and often unseen challenges that impact their confidence, well-being, and future opportunities.

• 7 in 10 girls believe they are not good enough or do not measure up in some way, including looks, performance in school, and relationships with family and friends.
• 40% of girls in 8th through 12th grades reported feeling depressed at least four days per week.
• 1 in 3 girls in foster care will face homelessness, poverty, or incarceration as an adult.
• 200K + women return home yearly most leave with no access to education, job training or reentry support. 

These numbers reflect a need—not a limitation—and a powerful opportunity to intervene with care, confidence, and community.

Chin Up! You Got This! programs deliver social-emotional learning, trauma-informed support, and career readiness equipping girls and women with the tools necessary to thrive emotionally, personally, and professionally.

To support our mission and help us create lasting impact in the lives of girls and women. Together, we can turn today’s realities into stories of resilience, leadership, and possibility.