Empowering girls in greater Milwaukee
We’re a family that unconditionally supports girls in living out their version of success.
When our girls succeed, we all do.
Who We Are
PEARLS Supports youth identifying as a girl in 5th-12th grade to develop skills for their personal and professional growth. PEARLS girls make positive decisions, live lives they can be proud of, and help build stronger, healthier communities.
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We’re a girl-only, safe space in which we have real conversation and support girls 5th-12th grade in thriving towards their goals. Girls can access our programming at schools or community sites in and around Milwaukee or at our office on Martin Luther King Jr. Drive.
In 10 years we served
10,000+ girls
girls
97.5%
of active girls served graduated from high school
72%
reported using self-management strategies since joining
97.5%
of high school graduates were on track for post secondary success
You can make a difference
Join a PEARLS Group
Find a group near you and be empowered to live your best life.
Support Future Leaders
Host a group and support the girls in your community.
Give to the Girls
Help PEARLS support our girls with enriching programming, snacks, and college and career opportunities.
Make an Impact
Have time or expertise to give? Explore how you can support us!
PEARLS Programs
Become a leader
Our Leadership Compass® in addition to our PEARLS Promise are the core of PEARLS programming. We empower girls to LEAD the lives they dream of.
Find Purpose
Our College & Career Readiness (CCR) Program provides college and career exploration opportunities to all girls and specialized support to Juniors and Seniors. CCR programming empowers girls to step into their lives after high school with purpose and drive.