Shine Program

Empowering girls ages 10-13 with confidence, skills, and opportunities to thrive.

Testimonials

"I learned how to budget, save money, and even crochet. I enjoyed almost everything!"

- Shine Mentorship Participant

Personal Development

Self discovery, confidence, clarity, and healthy interpersonal relationships

Financial Literacy

Budgeting, saving, and credit basics for future success

Mental Wellness

Self-care, emotional regulation, and mental health check-ins.

Community Service

Local volunteer events and girl-led service projects.

Only 9% of youth mentoring relationships involve Black girls.

National Mentoring Resource Center

30% drop in confidence between ages 8–14 for Black girls.

The Confidence Code for Girls

Mentorship helps reduce school pushout, adultification, and overdiscipline.

Georgetown Law

Representation matters. Girls thrive when mentors reflect their background.

Let Her Learn

Mentored youth are:

55% more likely to go to college

78% more likely to volunteer

90% more likely to mentor others

MENTOR Report