Welcome to The May Huddle!

May is Mental Health Awareness Month—and at Strong Girls United, it’s at the heart of everything we do. In just the first quarter of this year, Strong Girls United reached 938 total participants across programs, events, and partnerships! Every day, we see what happens when girls are given the tools to build not just strong bodies, but strong minds.  

Winter sessions at The Hub proved connection and belonging emerged as the most valued outcomes of our participants, reinforcing SGU’s role as a supportive and empowering community. Participants are not only building confidence—they are actively applying tools such as mindfulness, positive self-talk, and resilience strategies in their daily lives, extending the program’s impact beyond the Hub.

Mental health support for girls doesn’t happen by accident—it happens through intentional spaces, trusted mentors, and consistent access to sport and community. This Mental Health Awareness Month and beyond, we remain committed to creating spaces where girls feel seen, supported, and strong—inside and out.

Where We’re Showing Up

PWHL Partnership - Mentorship in Action 

Through our partnership with the Professional Women’s Hockey League (PWHL) girls across North America are building confidence, learning mental skills, and connecting directly with professional athletes! This year, 120 mentees are part of this experience—gaining tools to manage pressure, build resilience, and feel like they belong in sport.

LEARN MORE ABOUT PWHL AND SGU PROGRAMS AND EVENTS

Strong Girls U - National Impact in Motion
In the first three months of 2026, we have already reached 365 girls through Strong Girls U programs and events, connecting them with role models and mental skills that last far beyond the game. We are starting to gather interest for college students who want to serve as Ambassadors next year. If you're interested, let us know below!

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Run for Her Marathons 
Our Run for Her athletes continue to show up in powerful ways. We recently had athletes run in the Boston and Paris Marathons. Thank you Phoebe, Abby, Hana, and Skyler for representing SGU! Our runners support expanding access to sport, mentorship, and mental skills for girls everywhere. We have a limited number of bibs available for upcoming races including 2 bibs for Tokyo 2027! Click on the button below to learn how you can represent SGU at your next race! 

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Hub Highlights

Our Hub in York, Maine continues to be a powerful space for growth and connection for our local community—serving 453 participants through programs, open gym, and events this winter alone! During Q3, Strong Girls United Hub programming engaged 131 participants of which 72% of reported increased confidence and nearly two-thirds reported increased bravery, alongside high satisfaction ratings (8.85–9.59/10).

Participants are not only building confidence—they are actively applying tools such as mindfulness, positive self-talk, and resilience strategies in their daily lives, extending the program’s impact beyond the Hub.

Spring sessions kick off in May, continuing to serve girls from Pre-K through high school with integrated sport, mental skills, and mentorship programming designed to build confidence and resilience. We are so excited to announce several new programs including yoga, dance and nordic walking! 

EXPLORE SPRING 2026 PROGRAMS AT THE HUB

Little League Opening Day -  Big Win for SGU!
On April 11, our Founder and Executive Director, Lani Silversides, threw out the first pitch for Little League Opening Day in York, Maine! Post game, the Hub hosted a very special guest—former MLB player and New York Times bestselling author Micah Johnson—for a book signing of his new release, Aku: Journey to Ibra. Micah’s story and message align so powerfully with what we teach every day at Strong Girls United: protect your dreams. His work reminds young people that their dreams matter—and that they are worth believing in, even when the path isn’t easy. Thank you, Micah!

On the Horizon

Register NOW for SGU Summer Camps (June 29 - August 12) 
Great for girls entering grades K-4 in beautiful York Beach, Maine. Weekly programs are coached by strong female role models and mentors, including high school and college athletes, passionate about supporting the next generation of girls. Campers benefit from positive leadership, encouragement, and relatable role models who reinforce confidence, effort, teamwork, and self-belief—on and off the courts and fields.

EXPLORE SGU SUMMER CAMPS

Make an Impact 

Your support makes this all possible—and helps us reach even more girls with the tools they need to feel confident, connected, and resilient. 

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Thank you for being part of this journey with us as we build strong bodies, kind hearts, and unstoppable minds—together.