What they reported doing
- #1 primary $9KCERTIFIED 15 ADULTS IN MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AIDE AND CERTIFIED 3 INSTRUCTORS.
- #2 $6KCREATED A WELLNESS ROOM FOR EDUCATION AND MENTAL HEALTH PROGRAMS FOR YOUTHS
What they call their work
What they do
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Menstrual Health and Hygiene Equity 1 activity
- Menstrual hygiene support initiativeDistributes menstrual hygiene supplies to young girls and women in Western New York to support health and dignity.
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Mental Health Education and Awareness 1 activity
- Mental Health First Aid capacity buildingCertified 15 adults and 3 instructors in Mental Health First Aid to strengthen community capacity for youth mental health support.
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Girls' Mentorship and Leadership Development 1 activity
- Mentoring and support programs for girlsProvides inclusive and culturally relevant mentoring, education, and support services to girls ages 7–19 in historically marginalized communities, including afterschool, weekend, and summer programs across Western New York. Programs aim to help girls heal from trauma and oppression.
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Youth Development and Support Services 1 activity
- Youth wellness and mental health programsOperates a wellness room for youth education and mental health programming, supporting the holistic development and emotional well-being of girls in the community.
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Who they work with
- George K. Arthur Community Center Partner — Hosts the Confident Girl Mentoring Program at its facility.
- National Mentoring Connector Network — Active member of a national network advancing quality youth mentoring relationships
- National Mentoring Connector Network — Active participant advocating for expanded high-quality mentoring relationships
- New York State Trauma Informed Network Network — Accredited member organization
- New York State Trauma Informed Network Network — Registered agency in the state trauma-informed network
How they approach the work
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- Evidence-Based Mentoring to Build Self-Esteem and Trauma Awarenessmethodology: evidence-based_mentoringBy implementing a structured, five-point evidence-based mentoring system, we increase confidence, self-esteem, and trauma awareness among girls, because using proven frameworks ensures consistent, measurable developmental outcomes.
- Trauma-Informed Mentoring for Resilience and Confidencemethodology: trauma-informed_mentoringBy providing mentorship through a trauma-informed lens, we build resilience, confidence, and self-worth in girls affected by trauma and oppression, because recognizing and addressing trauma is essential to mental health and personal development.
- Youth-Powered Advocacy for Systemic Changemethodology: youth-powered_advocacyBy empowering girls to lead advocacy efforts, we drive law and policy reform to end period poverty, because youth-led movements create more authentic, sustainable, and impactful systemic change.