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- EIN 39-1997970
- (414) 265-7555
- 1805 N Dr Martin Luther King Jr Dr Milwaukee WI 53212-3673 USA
- www.pearlsforteengirls.com
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Nonprofit Overview
Causes: Children & Youth, Education, Elementary & Secondary Schools, Literacy, Youth Development Programs
Mission: Pearls for teen girls is improving quality of life and strengthening our community one girl at a time by empowering young women with self-development tools, guidance and support to strive for better, brighter futures by living out the pearls values: personal responsibility, empathy, awareness, respect, leadership and support.
Programs: The primary goal of pearls for teen girls is to help at-risk girls, particularly those facing the challenges of poverty, to achieve in school, take responsibility for their behavior, avoid teen pregnancy, violence and other negative traps, and ultimately, use their personal power to reach their goals and dreams. Pearls girls practice important skills including listening to and understanding the viewpoints of others, communicating clearly, thinking critically, and making sound decisions. Pearls girls develop social, emotional and intellectual tools to help them create a positive life vision, develop success skills, serve as community role models, and access the resources they need to achieve their goals. Achievements in 2017 include: served 1,618 girls in weekly groups and events throughout milwaukee. 100% of active pearls girls high school seniors graduated. 100% of active pearls girls graduating seniors are on track for post-secondary sucess. 100% of active pearls girls participants chose not to get pregnant in 2017.