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Girls served
since 1997

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Graduates build skills to
assess risks and stay safe

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Graduates believe their female peers are invested in their success

Mission

"Girls’ LEAP is safe."

"I now know that I can defend myself in different ways."

"Girls’ LEAP is powerful."

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Grace Found Her Voice, Now She’s Helping Others Find Theirs

Meet Grace, a Teen Mentor with Girls’ LEAP whose journey from quiet observer to confident leader is inspiring. In this short video, she shares how the program shaped her confidence, identity, and purpose, and why she's committed to empowering others.

Watch Grace’s story and see the power of youth-led change in action.

What We Do

By building skills in setting boundaries, dealing with conflict, and de-escalating violent
situations, LEAP equips youth with the knowledge they need to empower themselves
and champion their own safety.

Girls’ LEAP provides programs that aim to develop self-esteem and courage.

  • Girls’ LEAP Foundation Program
  • Girls’ LEAP Advanced Program
  • Teen Mentor Program
  • Teaching Assistant Program
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Awards

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We are rated by
Charity Navigator!

You can ‘Give with Confidence’ knowing that we have been independently evaluated for effectively stewarding donations.

Candid gold transparency award 2024

2024 Gold Seal
with @CandidDotOrg!

You can ‘Give with Confidence’ knowing that we have been independently evaluated for effectively stewarding donations.

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Anna B. Stearns Foundation 2022 Sylvia Simmons Award for Best Practice

We are a nonprofit organization exhibiting innovation and excellence in serving the needs of women and girls in the Greater Boston area.

We are a 2023-2025
Cummings Grant winner!

Girls’ LEAP is incredibly proud and thankful to be a recipient of the Cummings Foundation grant!

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