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 IT MATTERS
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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.
As a mom and Principal, this program gave me the opportunity to see my own daughter and the group of girls on her “team” grow more confident and determined. They learned how to collaborate and depend on one another. My daughter internalized the positive mindset life skills like perseverance and flexibility that she applied to other parts of her life.
~ Rebecca, Principal of PS 29 School and SGU mom
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 campus and community events. We also run after school programs and have built digital programs and resources for anyone anywhere to access to incorporate mental skills into their programs. Our programs start as young as Pre-K and there are opportunities to get involved or stay involved for life! Below are some photos of our programs in action!
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NEW DIGITAL PROGRAMS & RESOURCES
Discover our FAM Platform and The Foundations, empowering female athletes with mental skills to build resilience and elevate performance on and off the field.
The FAM Platform
Our Female Athlete Mentorship (FAM) platform offers over 100 mental skills activities to support girls from kindergarten through college, leveraging our P.O.S.S.I.B.L.E. framework and expertise from our Mental Health Advisory Committee.
The Foundations
The Foundations provides high school teams with ten modules featuring 20-minute lessons on topics like Mindfulness and Mental Health in Sports. With resources like The Locker Room and Snack Station, The Foundations helps young athletes thrive in all aspects of life.
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 through sports, mentorship, and mental health programming.
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