Enriching young women with positive formative experiences that replace obstacles with opportunities.
What We Do
Experience
Opportunities to explore new things help girls to develop a sense of self as well as discover their gifts and talents.
Enrich
Structured routine, regular academic assistance, and a trusted advocate create a path to personal fulfillment.
Empower
Developing responsibility and life skills create confidence, which leads to better choices and a brighter future.
Donate
Donors and supporters help foster young women by enabling GirlUp GVL to provide after-school programs, academic support, transportation, field trips, and other programs
Volunteer
The support of our volunteers inspires the girls to discover their gifts, explore their talents and learn new skills, all while surrounded by love and encouragement.
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Experiences create opportunities for students to explore new things to develop a sense of self and discover their gifts and talents. We were able to do this, this week through taking a field trip to Conestee Park for a Nature Walk! One of the coolest (and maybe grossest) things we saw was a millipede eating a caterpillar!
We learn so much out on the go in new environments, and if you want to partner with us to continue making these opportunities possible then one of the best ways you can do this is by becoming a monthly donor. If you are interested check out the link in our bio! 💕
No better group of people to celebrate 3 year of @girlupgvl with! We are so thankful for all the family members, community partners, volunteers and even people who just wanted to know more about what we do who showed up to our Third Birthday Bash! We would not be able to do what we do without the support of our community so this celebration was for all of us💕
Special shoutouts to Amanda Johnson for these awesome photos, @marianatolbert for providing the music, @blsnowcones._ for making the party a whole lot cooler 😉, and the hard work of the girls at the craft store to make sure everyone could get their GirlUp GVL swag! Can’t wait to do it all again next year!
“Three full years of GirlUp GVL. We have done so much in three short full years. We are trying our best to be the best for the girls so they can be their best in spite of living in an unjust and unfair world. For those who know me - like the OG girls and families - know that GirlUp GVL is far beyond an afterschool or summer program. It truly is living out my heart. And as fulfilling as that is - It’s also incredibly hard to open up your heart to an entire community. There are thoughts, assumptions, opinions, politics. And at the same time, there are incredibly kind, supportive, encouraging people who see the vision and have been beyond generous in their support and collaborative response. Thank you to everyone who has believed in me, the girls, and the mission of #girlupgvl. We are forever grateful 💕” - @kimkmogan, Founder & Executive Director
IT’S OUR BIRTHWEEK! We can’t wait to see you all at our Birthday Bash Celebration September 8th, at 5:00pm at the GirlUp GVL house! You may be asking yourself, is this event for me? Well the answer to that question is YES! If you love hanging out with people from your community, cooking out, eating snowcones, or listening to music this is the place to be Thursday! Feel free to message us for any details 💕
“I’m excited for GirlUp and all the classes I’ll be taking and learning about financial stuff”
We cannot believe this girl has moved up from the middle school program and is in HIGH SCHOOL! We are so excited to be back with all the students soon, and to welcome the new rising freshman into the GrowU High School program! 💕
*Queue the confetti*
Three years of new experiences, empowerment, and enriching opportunities is certainly something to celebrate in our opinion, and we would love for you to join us in TWO weeks! This celebration is for EVERYONE, so please RSVP at the Facebook link in our bio if you will be attending!
VOLUNTEERS ARE SO IMPORTANT! We could not do what we do without the help of our volunteers, and we are so thankful for all the wisdom, skills, time, and life they have shared with us and with the girls. If you are interested in becoming a volunteer and joining us in our mission of enriching the lives of young women in our community, there is a volunteer orientation Zoom meeting Thursday at 12:00. If you would like to be a part of that meeting, DM us your email to get the link! 💕
We are so excited to introduce Ria Dawkins as our new Operations and Engagement Coordinator. She has already been such a great addition to the team and we’re excited to all she is going to bring to the program!
“Hi! My name is Ria Dawkins. I live in Central, SC with my hubby Maine and my little boy Maxwell. I love music, coffee, shopping, food, and being at home! I am a graduate of Southern Wesleyan University and have been working in Human Services for 3 years. I am so excited to join the GirlUp Greenville team! I am so grateful to be a part of an organization that focuses on helping young women excel in life! I can't wait to see what God has in store for Girl Up GVL!”