Empowering Young Women for a Brighter Future

Discover the Girl Step Up Foundation

Who we are?

Girl Step Up Foundation is a nonprofit organization based in Kansas City, Kansas, focused on empowering girls, especially those who are first generation students or come from limited resource backgrounds to access the academic, career, and leadership opportunities they deserve.

Learn About Our mission

Our Mission is to provide access to academic and career resources, mentorship, and a strong foundational model of leadership to empower young women in the Kansas City area.

Our Commitment to Empowerment

It is the core of everything we do. We believe that every young woman deserves the opportunity, support, and confidence to take control of her future. Our commitment to empowerment means equipping girls with the tools, education, and real world experiences they need to make informed decisions, lead boldly, and create meaningful change in their communities. Through mentorship, academic support, and leadership development, we cultivate the inner strength and resilience that allow young women to rise above challenges, discover their potential, and step confidently into positions of influence.

A Future Where Every Girl Thrives

We envision a future where every girl regardless of her background, or family circumstances has the opportunity to thrive. In this future, girls are not limited by lack of access, information, or support. Instead, they are surrounded by by mentors who believe in them, equipped with the academic tools they need to succeed, and invited into rooms where leadership, education and career pathways are clearly within reach. At Girl Step Up Foundation, building that future starts now. We work to ensure that each girl gains the confidence to use her voice, the skills to pursue her goals, and the support network to sustain her progress. A future where every girl thrives is one where she is prepared, connected, and empowered to lead, in her classroom, her career, her community, and beyond.

Values That Guide Our Work

We stand for empowerment, inclusivity, respect, and community, ensuring that every girl we serve feels valued and able to pursue her dreams.

Honors and Achievements

Girl Step Up Foundation has been successfully established as a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit with a strong governance structure, professional programs, and early community support. We’ve already built partnerships, developed leadership and mentorship initiatives, and created a polished digital presence that positions us for a long term growth and grant success.

Our Journey of Empowerment

Our Journey of Empowerment Girl Step Up Foundation’s journey is grounded in a commitment to educational access, leadership development, and the advancement of young women in Kansas City. Established to address gaps in mentorship and academic support, we set out to create programs that would directly impact long term academic and career outcomes. From formalizing our board governance structure to developing comprehensive program models, our early milestones reflect a mission driven approach focused on measurable impact. As we continue to grow our journey remains centered on empowering each participant with the skills, guidance, and networks needed to excel in school, careers, and community leadership. This journey reflects our unwavering belief that when young women have the right foundation, they thrive and their success elevates families, neighborhoods, and future generations.

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A Legacy of Leadership and Growth

A Legacy of Leadership and Growth. We are creating a lasting legacy where young women discover their strength, refine their leadership, and build the future they deserve. Growth begins here and continues long after they leave our program.

Contribute to our mission

Join us in building the next generation of leaders. Your contribution provides mentorship, academic support, and life changing opportunities for girls in the Kansas City.

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