Strong Women Strong Girls Boston
About Strong Women Strong Girls Boston
Founded in 2000 as a grassroots student initiative, Strong Women Strong Girls Boston has grown into a comprehensive mentorship organization deeply rooted in the Jamaica Plain community and throughout Boston. What began as a simple vision to create meaningful connections between women mentors and girls has evolved into a movement that now empowers girls and women across more than 17 Boston neighborhoods while supporting over 40 schools. The organization's unique three-tiered mentorship structure reflects a commitment to developing mentors at every level—from college women gaining experience to professional women providing guidance and expertise. Strong Women Strong Girls Boston's mission centers on helping girls recognize their inner strengths and imagine broader futures through exposure to diverse female role models and sustained mentoring relationships. Operating since 2004 with university partnerships as a foundation, the organization has built a sustainable model that benefits not only the girls it serves but also the college and professional women who participate in the mentoring process. By maintaining deep roots in Jamaica Plain and neighboring communities, Strong Women Strong Girls Boston understands the specific needs and assets of the families it serves, creating culturally responsive programming that celebrates and supports the next generation of strong women.