Girls Inc. of Santa Fe

Girls Inc. of Santa Fe is a nonprofit that empowers girls to be strong, smart, and bold through research-based programming, mentoring, and a supportive environment. As part of the national Girls Inc. network, it serves girls in the Santa Fe area with programs designed to help them develop confidence, skills, and the ability to navigate challenges they face growing up.

The organization provides after-school and summer programming covering areas such as STEM education, healthy living, financial literacy, media literacy, leadership, and personal development. Its programs are intentionally designed to counter the gender stereotypes and pressures that can limit girls' aspirations, encouraging them to pursue their interests and goals with confidence.

Girls Inc. of Santa Fe serves girls from a range of backgrounds, with particular attention to those from low-income families who may have fewer opportunities for enrichment and mentorship. By keeping programs affordable and accessible, the organization works to ensure that all girls can benefit from its offerings regardless of family income. Trained staff and mentors provide consistent, caring relationships that support each girl's growth.

The Girls Inc. approach is grounded in research about what helps girls thrive, emphasizing skills, knowledge, and a supportive setting where girls can take risks, make mistakes, and build resilience. Programs address topics that are especially relevant to girls, from body image and healthy relationships to academic achievement and career exploration.

By investing in girls during their formative years, Girls Inc. of Santa Fe aims to set them on a path toward educational and personal success. Supported by donations, grants, and community partnerships, the organization provides a space where girls in the Santa Fe area can develop the confidence and capabilities to advocate for themselves and pursue their full potential.