OUR MISSION
To inspire every girl to envision and realize an empowered future.
Project Glimmer is an official 501(c)3 nonprofit organization EIN 46-4625320
DID YOU KNOW THAT JUST…
50%
of foster youth graduate
high school?
3%
of foster youth
graduate college?
1 in 5
foster youth are homeless
once they turn 18?
Project Glimmer's programs tap into this life experience
and help deliver on her promise and potential.
Our Programs
Gifts + Goods
BUILD CONFIDENCE
Gifts and everyday essentials that meet girls’ basic needs and show them they matter.
Empower Hours
MEET WOMEN MENTORS
Career exploration and guidance from women across industries.
Empowerment Academy
LEARN TO LEAD
Six weeks of leadership, public speaking, goal-setting, and financial literacy
"By showing up, asking questions, and being enthusiastic at my first Day of Empowerment, I got a summer internship. My foster experience prepared me to work hard—to create my own future.”
TYLA, AGE 16
"We talked about resumes and linking my business website to my LinkedIn so my customers can find me, and that was big because I need that to be booming!"
ARI, AGE 23
How can I help?
Our programs do more than inspire and empower the girls we serve – they also transform our partners, from corporations to families who give together.
“These girls deserve to feel successful. Opportunities like these allow them to try something new and build a sense of self.”
Keri Kirby, Edgewood Center for Children and Families
“I want to empower these girls to make their own decisions. I want them to know their success is not defined by others.
Liz Williams,
Panelist, Sephora Day of Empowerment
“This partnership is our chance to show love and support for these young women, who we know will do extraordinary things.”
Bianca Gates & Marisa Sharkey,
Founders of Birdies
