Smart-Girl Supporter Appreciation

Guests raised their glass in celebration of empowering adolescent girls to become confident, capable and self-reliant young women.  The Smart-Girl supporter appreciation event was held at Platform T, a brand new tea lounge in Glendale.  While guests learned more about Smart-Girl, they enjoyed a sampling of Platform T’s made-to-order tea blends, handcrafted tea-infused cocktails and light appetizers.

Guests enjoying the event

Founded in 1998 by four dynamic women, Smart-Girl is a Colorado-based nonprofit organization that empowers pre-teen and teen girls to make smart choices and become confident, capable, self-reliant young women.  The proven program measurably enhances critical thinking skills, social-emotional intelligence, optimism and resilience in adolescents. “We think it’s a really fabulous way to empower the next generation of young girls and young leaders,” said Katie Flamand, Development Manager for Arapahoe/Douglas Mental Health Network.

Near-peer mentors provide positive role models while guiding girls through a curriculum that addresses peer pressure, bullying, body image, refusal skills, communication, leadership, friendship and other challenging topics.  Through games, art, discussions, projects and interactive exercises, adolescents learn how to discover, strive for and reach their highest potential.  With over a decade of experience, Smart-Girl has trained more than 1,100 peer mentors and Guides, and has worked with over 7,000 youth.  For more information visit: www.smart-girl.org