Empowering girls in greater Milwaukee
When girls win, we all win.
What is PEARLS’ Legacy in Motion?
Watch to see the incredible story of two PEARLS alumna, mother and daughter duo, Kandis and Janiah— this is the PEARLS’ Legacy in Motion. Their story is a perfect example of what happens when girls receive the support and space to become their best selves -- they break generational cycles for their families and create a ripple effect of positive influence that extends farther than we could possibly measure.
We invite you to join this legacy and invest in the future leaders of our community.
Who We Are
PEARLS Supports youth identifying as girls in 5th-12th grade to develop skills for their personal and professional growth. PEARLS girls make positive decisions, lead lives they can be proud of, and help build stronger, healthier communities.
Be Inspired, Make Friends, and Thrive
We’re a girl-only, safe space supporting girls 5th-12th grade in striving 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 31 years we’ve served
12,000+ Girls
72%
reported using self-management strategies since joining
100%
of active girls served graduated from high school
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
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.
Become a leader
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.