GirlPower is an afterschool mentoring program that emphasizes healthy habits and positive relationships. 56 middle school girls recently participated in the program. Measured program outcomes include participation in fitness/exercise, attention to healthy eating choices, empathy for one another, confidence to avoid risky behaviors, healthy ways to cope with stress and positive relationships with leaders. The girls report GirlPower helped them learn how to manage stress and gave them coping skills and that they pay more attention to healthy eating than before they participated in GirlPower.
CHF has supported the GirlPower program with an annual grant for 10 years. For more information on GirlPower program, visit www.crushtheodds.org.