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Gwen’s Girls is growing, with powerful new programs and a new home in the works

Gwen’s Girls offers programs that empower girls, help with schoolwork and life skills, and create a place where they can be themselves.

“And How Are The Children” – 8th Annual She Matters Equity Summit and Youth Roundtable

Gwen’s Girls and the Black Girls Equity Alliance proudly present the highly anticipated 8th Annual She Matters Equity Summit and Awards Ceremony, taking place from August 16th to August 18th, […]

“And How Are The Children” – 8th Annual She Matters Equity Summit and Youth Roundtable

Gwen’s Girls and the Black Girls Equity Alliance proudly present the highly anticipated 8th Annual She Matters Equity Summit and Awards Ceremony, taking place from August 16th to August 18th, […]

“And How Are The Children” – 8th Annual She Matters Equity Summit and Youth Roundtable

Gwen’s Girls and the Black Girls Equity Alliance proudly present the highly anticipated 8th Annual She Matters Equity Summit and Awards Ceremony, taking place from August 16th to August 18th, […]

remake learning days

Gwen’s Girls, the CSC, Children’s Museum and more fill the Northside with learning during Remake Learning Days

Remake Learning Days events will light up the Northside with learning. Details here.

Celebrate Black Girls Equity Month with Gwen’s Girls and the #seethebestinme campaign

“We believe in Black girls’ strength, resiliency and leadership skills when nurtured.”

As learning innovation grows, a fresh approach to ‘summer melt’ emerges in Pittsburgh

Over summer break, kids may lose up to 25 percent of what they learned during the school year.

Summer educational opportunities for kids in Pittsburgh

Many people expected that remote learning because of coronavirus was sub-par, but preliminary numbers showing learning declined dramatically. Educators and parents are hoping that instead of a summer learning slide, […]

10 ways to prevent summer brain drain in Pittsburgh kids

“Even though they’re resilient, kids still need support.”

Rochelle Jackson launches initiative to better lives of black girls and women

“The whole goal is to create a better environment and make a place that’s much more livable.”

Let’s Go Fishing brings Pittsburgh urban communities together

“I thought you could only fish in the woods.”