Stong Women Strong Girls (SWSG) is an emerging non-profit organization that supports the leadership and self-esteem development of women and girls. The program has an innovative after school model. It uses college undergraduate women as role models for at risk girls in grades 3-5. The mentors teach the girls to build self –esteem, leadership and other skills for life-long success. As the JLP’s Signature Project for the next three years, members will work closely with SWSG staff and volunteers to mentor both the college women as well as the young girls, and help provide infrastructure as the organization grows, both in number as well as service offerings.
For more than 85 years, the Junior League of Pittsburgh has been the driving force behind the kinds of initiatives and institutions that make our community a healthier, more vital place to live. By partnering, the JLP hopes to advance its mission, as well as that of Strong Women Strong Girls to build upon the lessons learned from strong women throughout history to help girls and young women become strong women themselves. By building communities of women committed to supporting positive social change, Strong Women, Strong Girls and the JLP will work to create cycles of mutual empowerment for women and girls.
