WriteGirl

WriteGirl is a non-profit organization based in Los Angeles, California, dedicated to empowering teen girls through creative writing and mentoring. With a staff of 46 employees, WriteGirl has made a significant impact in the community, generating $2.5 million in annual revenue. WriteGirl offers a variety of programs designed to foster creativity, critical thinking, and leadership skills in young women. Their core program pairs girls with professional women writers for mentorship, providing guidance and support in various writing genres, including poetry, songwriting, fiction, and journalism. In addition to mentoring, WriteGirl hosts workshops, readings, and publications, offering girls opportunities to hone their craft and share their work. WriteGirl's innovative approach has proven highly effective, with 100% of its Core Mentoring Program participants graduating high school and going on to college. The organization's commitment to empowering young women has garnered national recognition, including the National Arts and Humanities Youth Program Award from First Lady Michelle Obama in 2013 and the selection of Executive Director Keren Taylor as a CNN Hero in 2014. To learn more about WriteGirl and their programs, visit their website at www.writegirl.org.