Empowering the Next Generation of Female Athletes

 

At Strong Girls United, we believe in the power of sports, mentorship, and mental health programming to create a stronger, more confident generation of girls. As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, our mission is to empower girls through these three key pillars: physical activity and sport, mental health and well-being, and mentorship from strong female role models.

Through partnerships with communities, volunteers, universities, and athletes across the country, we provide programming that’s rooted in our guiding motto: Strong bodies. Kind hearts. Unstoppable minds. One of our flagship programs, Strong Girls U, pairs female college athletes with underserved girls in their local communities for coaching, mentorship, and events that foster strength and confidence. With over 800 college athletes and 2,300+ K-12th grade participants across 22 colleges, we’re building a nationwide network of empowered young women.

You can watch our NBC Today Show feature to learn more about the impact we’re making: How This Nonprofit is Empowering Young Girls.

In honor of National Girls and Women in Sports Day (NGWSD), we’re proud to support college female athletes as they host events and dedication games in their communities. These events are free and open to the public—come join us and get inspired!

Here are some exciting upcoming NGWSD events (most are for K-8th graders):

• February 1 - Macalester College Strong Girls United NGWSD Event & Women’s Basketball Game, Minneapolis, Minnesota
• February 2 - Bowdoin College NGWSD Event, Brunswick, Maine
• February 9 - NYU Strong Girls United NGWSD Event & Women’s Basketball Game, New York City, NY
• February 9 - Georgetown University Strong Girls United NGWSD Event & Women’s Basketball Game, Washington DC
• February 15 - UMass Boston Strong Girls United NGWSD Event, Boston, Massachusetts
• February 16 - Davidson College Strong Girls United NGWSD Event & Women’s Basketball Game, Davidson, North Carolina
• February 22 - University of Maine NGWSD Event with Strong Girls United, Orono, Maine
• February 23 - University of New Hampshire Strong Girls United NGWSD Event & Women’s Gymnastics Meet, Durham, New Hampshire
• March 4 - Boston Regional Female Athlete Leadership Conference for high school athletes and coaches, Boston, Massachusetts

You can register for events visiting sgunitedfoundation.org/upcoming-events

If you're looking to support your local teams or communities with team-building and mental skills activities, we’ve got you covered! Download our free NGWSD Event Packet to bring these empowering activities to your own events. Get it here.