“If we don’t seize the opportunities we have at a young age to ‘take the stage’ how are we preparing ourselves for the future? And what are we doing about setting the stage for the generation after us?” …asks SWSG volunteer and trainer Erica Dhawan in “Gen Y Women Need to Take the Stage,” her recent article for the  Huffington Post. After attending a Harvard and Radcliffe symposium titled...

Strong Women, Strong Girls is currently recruiting volunteers to be a part of the 2012 Jump into Spring Fundraising Team! Jump into Spring is the annual jump-rope-a-thon fundraiser to support Strong Women, Strong Girls! As a member of the fundraising team, you’ll get to: * Make an impact in the lives of girls across Greater Boston! * Network with professionals in the Greater Boston community * Win prizes for creative fundraising...

Today, we have a wonderful Spirit of State Street team of seven women helping us out in our Headquarters office in Boston! The Spirit of State Street Alumni Volunteer program provides opportunities for retired and former State Street employees to perform service in their community. Strong Women, Strong Girls is so grateful to the State Street team for generously donating their time – we appreciate the help and lovely company so...

This past Spring, Strong Women, Strong Girls held its first annual Strong Awards, a ceremony that recognizes the accomplishments and dedication of its wonderful volunteers.  Each city held its own award ceremony. Award recipients were nominated by peers and other Strong Women, Strong Girls advocates. Pittsburgh Pittsburgh held its Strong Awards on April 19, 2011 at August Wilson Center for African American Culture in Pittsburgh. Strong...