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MEAN Girls Empowerment

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MEAN Girls Empowerment

A Premier Mentoring Program Exclusively Developed to Educate Girls Struggling Against Bullying.

10/11/2026

Today, we celebrate girls everywhere — their voices, their dreams, their courage, and their limitless potential.

At M.E.A.N. Girls Empowerment, we believe in creating spaces where girls can build confidence, embrace their individuality, use their voices, and know that their dreams are worth pursuing.

Today and every day, we’re reminding our girls:

🌸 Your voice matters.
💗 Your dreams matter.
✨ Your story matters.
👑 YOU matter.

Let’s continue to pour into our girls, protect their confidence, and create a world where every girl has the opportunity to thrive.

Happy International Day of the Girl! 💕

10/08/2026

Ask our girls what makes them strong, and they have something to say! Kindness, creativity, determination, and leadership were just a few of the strengths they celebrated during Session 2 of our 16-week cohort journey.

Our girls shared affirmations, created an “Our Strengths” poster, and celebrated what makes each of them unique. Together, we explored how recognizing our strengths helps us build confidence and appreciate what others bring to our sisterhood.

We’re giving our girls space to speak up, connect, and build skills they can use beyond each session. And our journey is just getting started!

I am ME. I am Enough. Empowered girls empower girls.

10/02/2026

Join M.E.A.N. Girls Empowerment for our Bullying Prevention Training to learn how to recognize bullying, respond safely, and create supportive spaces for our youth.

📅 Tuesday, October 13
⏰ 7:00–8:30 PM
📍 South Holland Community Center
👥 In person and open to the public!

Register at www.meangirlsempowerment.org or scan the QR code on the flyer. Share this with a parent, educator, mentor, or someone who works with youth!

09/30/2026

🎓✨ Exploring Possibilities, Building Futures! ✨🎓

This past weekend, MGE visited the college fair at Navy Pier, where our girls had the opportunity to explore colleges, learn about higher education opportunities, and take exciting steps toward their futures!

At MGE, we believe every girl deserves the opportunity to dream BIG, explore her options, and feel confident about what’s possible. The future is full of opportunities, and we’re proud to help our girls discover them!

09/25/2026

✨ MEET THE WOMEN BEHIND THE MISSION! ✨

At M.E.A.N. Girls Empowerment, our work is strengthened by an incredible group of women who bring their leadership, expertise, passion, and commitment to our mission. 💗

We’re proud to introduce our Board of Directors—a powerhouse of women dedicated to creating opportunities, building confidence, and empowering the next generation of girls to lead, grow, and thrive. 👑

Join us in welcoming and celebrating the women who help make the MGE mission possible! 💕✨

Meet our board. Know their names. Celebrate their impact.

09/24/2026

Join M.E.A.N. Girls Empowerment for Step Toward Change 5K, a violence and bullying prevention walk/run. Bring your family, friends, and walking shoes as we come together to support safer communities for our young people.

📅 Saturday, October 17, 2026
📍 Jackson Park, 6401 S. Stony Island Ave., Chicago
🕘 Registration: 9:00 AM | Walk/run begins: 10:00 AM

Register at http://meangirlsempowerment.org.
We hope to see you there! 👟

09/23/2026

Of course, we had to add a little sweetness to the day! Our girls enjoyed every scoop of Shawn Michelle's Homemade Ice Cream Homemade Ice Cream in South Holland IL, and judging by those smiles, it was definitely a hit!

A special thank you to Shawn Michelle’s for partnering with M.E.A.N. Girls Empowerment and helping us make Opening Day extra special for our girls. We truly appreciate your support! 💗✨

09/17/2026

Please help us welcome Jasmin Searcy-Pate to the MEAN Girls Empowerment Board of Directors! 💜

As a dedicated mental health professional, Dr. Searcy-Pate has committed her career to supporting children, adolescents, and families through trauma-informed care, mentorship, and community-based services. Her passion for creating spaces where girls can thrive will strengthen our mission and expand opportunities for the young people we serve.

Welcome to the MEAN Girls family, Dr. Searcy-Pate!

06/19/2026

🎉 Happy Birthday to our incredible CEO and Founder Shatina Edwards

Today, we celebrate the visionary leader behind M.E.A.N. Girls Empowerment and the impact she continues to make in the lives of girls across our communities. Your passion, dedication, and commitment to empowering the next generation inspire us every day.

Thank you for leading with purpose, creating opportunities, and reminding girls that their voices matter.

Please join us in wishing our CEO a very Happy Birthday! 💜✨

Address

230 E Ohio Street Suite 410 2004
Chicago, IL
60611

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 2pm
Saturday	10am - 1pm

Telephone

+17085666443

Website

http://www.meangirlsempowerment.org/

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