Dozens of low-income, single-parent, and immigrant families in San Mateo County's "East of Bayshore (East Palo Alto and Menlo Park's Belle Haven neighborhood)" community depend on Girls to Women for our after-school and summer youth development programming. We emphasize academics, the arts, contact with nature, movement and fitness, and social development in a multicultural, non-denominational context for girls ages 6 to 16.

Out-of-school learning and enrichment opportunities are critical for the healthy development of all children. And for girls from underserved constituencies in particular, time spent in a single-gender environment boosts math & science learning, builds general self-confidence, and blunts negative self-stereotyping.

We're the only girl-centered youth development organization in the community.