Girls. Building Stronger Future· Since. 2014
Empowering Family Lighting Pathway Forward.
We light the path forward — equipping young women with leadership, education, and life skills to break cycles of poverty and reshape their futures.
2014
FOUNDED
500+
GIRLS SERVED
7+
PROGRAMS
100%
TO PROGRAMMING
OUR MISSION
A force for thriving communities.
GLOW equips youth, adults, and families through wellness, life skills, leadership development, workforce opportunities, and community support that foster stability and economic mobility.
OUR MISSION
When families rise, we all rise.
A world where every person has access to the knowledge, support, and opportunities needed to build well-being and create lasting change.
OUR PROGRAMS
Pathways built for every stage of growth.
Youth Development
Trauma-informed programs that build leadership, life skills, wellness, academic success, and career readiness.
Workforce Development
Pre-apprenticeship training and workforce pathways that connect adults and youth to meaningful career opportunities.
Family & Wellness Support
Wraparound services, behavioral health access, and family-centered programming that strengthen individuals and communities.
Every light matters."When people and families are given knowledge, care, and opportunity, communities become forces for change.
— Dr. Dawn Harris Jeffries, Founder
The principles that light our work.
Wellness
Education
CORE VALUE
Self-Efficacy
Resilience
Literacies of Power
Equity & Mobility
Resilience
Resilience
MAKE A DIFFERENCE
Fuel brighter futures.
SPARK
$25
Supports community programming
Every dollar supports youth development, workforce pathways, wellness initiatives, and family-centered services that help communities thrive.
GLOW
$100
Supports family-centered services and opportunities