Twenty-five years ago, a group of visionaries and changemakers got together to reimagine a world different from the one they saw; a new world where girls are encouraged to dream big and feel supported to make those dreams a reality. What happens when you combine girls' dreams with equally passionate mentors and seed grants? Twenty-five years, 5,300 girls, and nearly 2,000 mentors later, we know what happens: girls succeed, and our communities thrive!
We welcome this anniversary year with a recommitment to expanding our work across the state so more early childhood and adolescent girls can have life-changing experiences. Be it a plié on the dance stage, raising a hand in math class, making that swoosh sound in a basketball net, or that butterflies-in-the-stomach plane ride to a pre-college experience, we will continue to nurture those sparks because we know that the benefit to girls and our society is enormous.
Twenty-five years later, our mission has never been more critical. Times feel rough in many ways, but girls still dream. And they need us to continue to believe in the vision of their determination. I’m proud of where we are and excited about the opportunities ahead.
Happy 25th! May we continue to find inspiration in stories, celebrate courage in all its shapes and turns, invest in Minnesota girls, and help shape the future of Minnesota. Here's to the next 25 years!
