Empowering girls in greater Milwaukee
When girls win, we all win.
Join us for Inspired to Lead - April 17
When you support PEARLS girls and gender-expansive youth, the impact extends far beyond the individual. PEARLS girls become role models, advocates, and leaders within their families and communities. Investing in them creates a ripple effect of positive change, influencing generations to come.
Join us for an inspiring and uplifting night full of performances and stories showcasing the impact of YOUR investment.
Who We Are
PEARLS supports youth identifying as girls in 5th-12th grade through weekly groups at schools and community sites throughout the school year.
In group, PEARLS focuses on developing core skills for their personal and professional growth, opportunities to prepare girls for college and career life, and many more enriching activities that build confidence, healthy relationships, and dreams.
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.