Girls Infused

06/02/2026

Today, our Executive Director, Elika Almeida, had the privilege of presenting to the Rotary Club of the Smithfields and sharing the impact of our 2026 Girls Infused Program.

A heartfelt thank you to the Rotary Club of the Smithfields for their generous $1,000 grant that helped support this year’s program. Because of supporters like you, we are able to create safe, welcoming spaces where young girls can connect, learn, grow, and be mentored by incredible women from our community.

Over the course of 10 weeks, these girls participated in meaningful conversations, leadership activities, confidence-building exercises, and mentorship opportunities that encouraged them to believe in themselves and recognize their own potential. The transformation we witnessed was inspiring.

We also want to thank the parents and caregivers who made the commitment to bring their daughters each week. Your support played a critical role in the success of this program.

Programs like Girls Infused do not happen without the generosity of our funders, donors, and community partners. The need for programs that support the mental health, confidence, and well-being of young girls continues to grow, and so does our desire to expand our reach.

Together, we are investing in the next generation of strong, confident, and empowered young women.

Thank you, Rotary Club of the Smithfields, for believing in our mission and helping make a difference in the lives of these girls. 💚

06/02/2026

✨ Our Girls Infused 10-Week Program was truly something special. ✨

As I prepare to present tomorrow morning to the Rotary Club of the Smithfields, one of the generous funders who helped make this program possible, my heart is overflowing with gratitude and pride.

From March through May, these beautiful, strong, inspiring women poured into the lives of the girls who participated in our Girls Infused Program. Week after week, they showed up authentically, vulnerably, and wholeheartedly to mentor, encourage, uplift, and empower the next generation of young women.

Thank you to:
💜 Maritza Almodovar
💜 Shantelle Davis
💜 Sherry Scott
💜 Analese Nieves
💜 Gena Campbell
💜 Danielle Hardy
💜 Susan Vernicek
💜 Lindsay May Larsen
💜 Samantha Washington

Each of you brought your own voice, wisdom, story, and strength into the room, and our girls are better because of it.

A very special thank you to Gena Campbell for running this year’s Girls Infused Program. Your heart, dedication, and commitment to these girls did not go unnoticed. Thank you for the time, energy, care, and love you poured into creating meaningful experiences and connections throughout these 10 weeks. While Gena will not be returning to run the program next year, we are deeply grateful for all she contributed and wish her nothing but the very best moving forward. 💜

Programs like Girls Infused remind us how powerful mentorship, connection, and community can be for young girls navigating today’s world. Watching these girls grow in confidence, self-expression, trust, and empowerment throughout the program was incredibly moving.

Thank you to the Rotary Club of the Smithfields for believing in this work and investing in the lives of young girls in our community. Because of support like yours, we are able to create safe, empowering spaces where girls feel seen, heard, valued, and inspired.

My heart is so full. 💜🦋

~ Elika Maria Almeida

05/13/2026

Tonight was our last Girls Infused session, and my heart is so full. Watching these girls grow in confidence, courage, friendship, and self-love has been such an honor.

They showed up for themselves week after week — learning, healing, laughing, supporting one another, and becoming stronger together. I am beyond proud of every single one of them and the women they are becoming.

This wasn’t just a program. It was a reminder that when girls are empowered, encouraged, and surrounded by community, they become unstoppable.

To all of our girls: keep using your voice, keep believing in yourselves, keep chasing your dreams, and never forget how powerful you truly are. The world needs exactly who you are. 💕

So proud of this group. What a beautiful way to celebrate the end of this session — and the beginning of everything still ahead for them. ✨

05/02/2026

🚴‍♀️🌟 Youth Wellness Bike Course is rolling into Wellness Days 2026! 🌟🚴‍♂️

Join us for an exciting, hands-on experience designed to get youth moving, learning, and connecting through fun bike-based activities! Participants will rotate through interactive stations focused on safety, skills, mindfulness, and teamwork.

📅 July 25, 2025 | 1:30 PM�📍 Kirby Park – Kingston, PA

What youth will experience:�✅ Bike safety & riding skills�✅ Basic bike maintenance�✅ Mindfulness ride & reflection loop�✅ Team-based challenges

🔔 Participants must bring a bike and helmet (limited loaners available).

📲 Scan the QR code or register here https://www.pmhca.org/Wellness-Days for Wellness Days!

Let’s ride toward healthier minds and bodies 💙

04/29/2026

04/27/2026

✨ Girls Infused – Week 8: Goal Setting & Reflection ✨

This week, we’ll be slowing down to look back… and leaning in to look ahead.

Week 8 is all about Goal Setting & Reflection—a powerful session where our girls will explore how far they’ve come and begin defining who they are becoming. Through meaningful conversation and guided reflection, they’ll tap into their growth, set intentions, and build the confidence to move forward with purpose.

We’re excited to welcome Susan Vernicek as our guest speaker. Susan empowers women to create balance, build confidence, and take action toward their goals. With nearly two decades of experience, she helps women step out of autopilot, embrace their journey, and become intentional in both life and work.

Her message is simple, yet powerful:
“If you go at your own pace, you’ll always win the race.” 💫

This session will be a meaningful reminder that growth is personal—and confidence is built when you honor your journey while continuing to move forward with intention.

04/23/2026

💕💜🩵💕💜🩵💕💜🩵💕💜🩵💕💜 There’s something powerful about watching the next generation step into spaces with confidence, curiosity, and courage ✨

Being at this conference today with two of our Girls Infused members reminded me exactly why this work matters. It’s not just about what we teach them — it’s about what they become when they realize their voice matters, their presence is powerful, and they belong in every room they walk into.

I watched them listen, learn, speak up, and show up as their full selves… and I couldn’t be prouder.

This is how it starts.
This is how cycles change.
This is how girls become women who know who they are.

And I’m just grateful to walk alongside them 💫🙌💪🏻📸☀️

04/22/2026

Tonight at Girls Infused, we had a powerful conversation about role models—and what it really means to look up to someone.

We started by asking a simple question: Who do you admire?
The answers were beautiful, thoughtful, and honest—family members, athletes, artists, teachers, and even each other. 💫

But then we went deeper.

We talked about how a role model isn’t someone who is perfect… it’s someone who is real. Someone who shows courage when things are hard. Someone who keeps going after failure. Someone who chooses kindness, even when it’s not easy. Someone who stays true to who they are in a world that constantly tries to change them.

We also explored something really important:
👉 You can admire qualities in someone without needing to become them.
👉 You get to build your own identity by choosing what aligns with your values.

And maybe the most powerful realization of the night…

You don’t just have role models—you ARE one.

The way you speak to your friends.
The way you handle stress.
The way you show up when no one is watching.

Someone, somewhere, is learning from you.

We created space to reflect on the kind of role model each girl wants to be—not someday, but right now. Girls who are brave. Girls who are kind. Girls who are honest. Girls who take up space without apology. Girls who lift each other up instead of competing.

Tonight wasn’t about finding someone to copy.
It was about recognizing the power already within each of them.

And let me tell you… the future is in very good hands. 🩵💜💕🩵💜💕🩵

04/18/2026

04/17/2026

You are not “too much.”
You are bold. You are bright. You are exactly enough.

Sometimes people will say you’re too loud, too sensitive, too emotional, too different. What they really mean is: they don’t understand you. And that’s okay — you are not here to shrink yourself to make others comfortable.

The world needs girls who speak up.
Girls who feel deeply.
Girls who laugh loudly.
Girls who take up space.

If you’ve ever been told to be “less,” I want you to remember this:
✨ The things that make you “too much” are the same things that make you powerful.

Be kind, be respectful — but never make yourself smaller just to fit into someone else’s idea of who you should be.

Stand tall. Be real. Be YOU. 🩵💜🩵💜🩵💜Gena Campbell