Youth need us more than ever today.
With your Corporate Sponsorship, we can reach more of them with more programming. Your investment in the community will help break the cycle of violence and support the empowerment of girls and gender expansive youth in Greater Boston.
Join us in Showing Up for Youth Right Now!
The youth we work with are showing up for each other, showing up for their families and showing up for themselves. They are resilient and resourceful as they cope with more than 18 months of pandemic and unrest.
LEAP has been a game changer for many of them. We’ve boosted their confidence and their skills in navigating the unrelenting challenges the world throws their way today. These youth are doing more than surviving; they are thriving.
Youth need us more than ever to make sure they are able to rise above all that stands in their way today. Join us to make that possible.
“Before, I doubted myself, but Girls' LEAP taught me to be confident and just to be myself." — Jerdaly, LEAP participant
Will you show up for Jerdaly and other girls and gender expansive youth across Boston?
We are launching a campaign to raise $100,000 to expand our programming that disrupts the violence that surrounds girls and gender expansive youth.
Your sponsorship will fund the transformational impact we see through our:
- Expanded Teen Mentor Program
- Our after-school LEAP programming, and 2 new programs: Advanced and School Day LEAP
- Additional self-care and mental health supports
- Expanded training for culturally-responsive, anti-racist and gender inclusive teaching; and,
- Community Conversations on subjects of importance to our youth
“Until all girls and nonbinary youth are safe from violence, this work remains urgent.” — Andrea, Board Member
Corporate Sponsorship Opportunities
Campaign runs November 16-December 17
Champion: $10,000
Support a full year of programming with a new school or youth center.
- Premier recognition as a Champion of Girls' LEAP on all campaign promotional material
- Year-long recognition on our website, social media, and newsletter
- Girls' LEAP Corporate Workshop for 30 performed at your workplace or via Zoom
- Logo on Girls' LEAP T-shirts for 1 year of programming
- Logo on signage at Girls' LEAP programs for 1 year
Advocate: $5,000
Support our signature 10-week program and youth-advocate workshop for 20 girls
- Priority placement as an Advocate of Girls' LEAP on all campaign promotional materials
- Year-long advertising on our website, social media, and newsletter
- Girls' LEAP workshop for 30 performed on Zoom
- Logo on Girls' LEAP T-shirts for 1 year of programming
Mentor: $2,500
Enable us to develop and fully train one teen through our intensive summer teen mentor program.
- Recognition as a Girls' LEAP Mentor on all campaign promotional materials
- Campaign sponsorship recognition on our website, social media and newsletter for 6 months
- Logo on signage at Girls' LEAP programs for 1 year
Friend: $1,500
Support one intensive weekend Train-the-Trainer Program, preparing up to 20 teens and college-aged women to train our signature program.
- Recognition as a Girls' LEAP Program Friend on all campaign promotional materials
- Campaign sponsorship recognition on our website, social media and newsletter for 3 months
- Logo on signage at Girls' LEAP programs for 1 year
Ally: $500
Support three girls participating in our signature 10-week program.
- Recognition as a Girls' LEAP Program Ally on all campaign promotional materials
- Campaign sponsorship recognition on our website, social media and newsletter for 3 months
"Being with Girls' LEAP has taught me that every voice, opinion and idea matters. In Girls' LEAP, you get the opportunity to think deeply and reflect on what is important to you...and I realize I am worth defending. —Girls' LEAP student
Why Show Up for Girls’ LEAP Now?
10-14 year-olds are MOST at risk of sexual assaults
90% of all victims of sexual assaults are girls
79% Due to the pandemic, 79% of girls are currently experiencing unprecedented levels of isolation/loneliness and 25% experience depression. Rox Institute, 2020
32% of teen girls say Instagram makes them feel worse about themselves, leading to depression, anxiety, and eating disorders according to experts WSJ, 2021
We work to disrupt the violence that surrounds all girls and gender expansive youth by amplifying their voices, emboldening their courage, and imparting critical life and self-defense skills so they can take on challenges with confidence. Through our programming...
- Girls and gender expansive youth recognize and develop their physical strength by practicing physical self-defense.
- Experiencing the power in their bodies gives them the confidence to use their voices, set boundaries, create healthy relationships and develop into leaders.
“LEAP really taught me to treasure myself, and to love myself in many ways. It taught me that we all have value...Most importantly it taught me to be myself.” — Joyce, LEAP participant
“To me, my time at Girls’ LEAP has been transforming. I say transforming because before I joined this program, I was someone who was shy, timid….but after Girls’ LEAP I discovered how to be my own person and how to find my voice….that was life-changing for me.” — Zeinab, Teen Mentor
We need you.
Only 1.6% of all U.S. charitable giving is directed towards women and girls.
Join us in showing up for girls and gender expansive youth in Greater Boston.
“We can’t wait until girls and nonbinary youth grow into adults and discover their voices and their power. They are at risk now.” — Aleisha, Board Member
Why Sponsor Girls' LEAP?
To showcase your commitment to supporting positive youth development and diversity, equity and inclusion
To support the development of healthy communities and a vibrant workforce in Boston
To be part of the joy of seeing young girls realize their full potential – discover their courage, develop their voices and grow into extraordinary leaders.
OR contact Deborah Cutler-Ortiz at 240-277-3101 or [email protected] to discuss your sponsorship!
We’re now rated by Charity Navigator! You can ‘Give with Confidence’ knowing that we have been independently evaluated for effectively stewarding donations.
We earned a Guidestar 2021 Gold Seal of Transparency! Learn more about our organization’s impact through our #NonprofitProfile on @CandidDotOrg
Support Our Youth Now
Girls' LEAP is generously supported throughout the year by:
