STRONG BODIES.
KIND HEARTS.
UNSTOPPABLE MINDS.TM
MISSION
SG United Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization with a mission to empower girls and women to be strong, confident, and resilient through sports, mentorship, and mental health programming.
We believe physical activity, mental skills, strong mentorship, and community give girls what they need to succeed. Each component of our curriculum and programs is intentionally designed based on this principle and guided by our motto: strong bodies, kind hearts, and unstoppable minds. Through physical activity & sports, mental health and well-being activities, and social connection, we teach our Strong Girls that they can be, and do, anything.
Learn More About the Org >>WHY DOES THIS MATTER?
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By age 14, girls drop out of sport at twice the rate of boys.
40%
of teens are not participating in sport.
1 in 3
young people will grow up without a mentor.
41%
Female high school athletes are 41% more likely to graduate from college within six years compared to female students who did not participate in sports.
1.3 MILLION
fewer opportunities for girls to participate in high school sports than boys.
77%
of female leaders reported lack of female coaches as role models limiting girls' sports participation
94%
of women who hold C-suite level positions are former athletes.
1 in 7
people ages 10-19 are said to experience mental health conditions globally according to the WHO.
WHAT WE DO
EMPOWER STRONG GIRLS FOR LIFE
We partner with Universities and Female Athlete Mentors to run programs that empower girls and women through sports, mentorship, and mental health programming. Our programs start as young as Kindergarten and there are opportunities to get involved or stay involved for life!
IT'S MORE THAN A GAME
The curriculum across all of our programs combines the power of sports, mental skills, and mentorship, teaching everyone to find their POSSIBLE. Key themes in our curriculum include:
Practicing Mindfulness
Overcoming Obstacles
Spreading Kindness
Setting Goals
Investing in Gratitude
Believing in Yourself
Leading with Courage
Embracing a Growth Mindset
LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR FAM CURRICULUM
UPCOMING EVENTS
JUST A GIRL 5K/10K RACE
CELEBRATING TITLE IX AND OLYMPIC DAY
Join us June 23, 2024 in Portland, Maine or from wherever you are! Open to all ages, genders, and abilities, Just A Girl Run is more than a race; it's a movement to break assumptions and foster a community that empowers girls and women. Inspired by Coach Katie Stannard and Teresa Esposito's experiences in both the athletic and professional world, where assumptions often overshadowed their leadership and expertise, this race challenges stereotypes and showcases the power of unity in sports. They decided to take action to make "just a girl" into something empowering.
LEARN MORE & REGISTERSTRONG GIRLS UNITED IS THE FEATURE NONPROFIT OF THE WNBA GAME IN BOSTON
Join us on August 20th, 2024 for the first ever WNBA game at the Garden in Boston, MA! The CT Sun take on the LA Sparks. Purchasing tickets as part of the Strong Girls United group will support our organization AND every attendee gets a limited edition shirt for the game!
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ABOUT US
SG United Foundation ("Strong Girls United") is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization with a mission is to empower girls to be strong, confident, and resilient.
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