Youth need us more than ever today. We are focused on amplifying their voices, emboldening their courage, and imparting critical life and self-defense skills so they can take on challenges with confidence.
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See the Difference You’re Making!
Discover how your support empowers girls and gender-expansive youth. Download our FY2024 impact report to explore inspiring stories, program highlights, and the lasting impact we’re creating together!
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Girls served
since 1997
%
Graduates build skills to
assess risks and stay safe
%
Graduates believe their female peers are invested in their success

"Girls’ LEAP is safe."

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

"Girls’ LEAP is powerful."



Awards

We’re now rated by
Charity Navigator!
You can ‘Give with Confidence’ knowing that we have been independently evaluated for effectively stewarding donations.

We’ve just earned our
2023 Gold Seal with @CandidDotOrg!
You can ‘Give with Confidence’ knowing that we have been independently evaluated for effectively stewarding donations.

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