10/26/2026
Last Friday, Girls Inc. of Greater Lowell’s HYPPE cohort joined approximately 75 young people, community partners, and supporters at Middlesex Community College for the HYPPE Kickoff!
Participants connected with peers from other HYPPE sites through group activities and worked together to assemble health bags for people in need, including deodorant, sanitary products, laundry sheets, and more. A special shout-out to our very own Ali and Mary, who serve on the HYPPE Youth Council and help shape this initiative!
This event also brought our character development initiative to life:
1. Confidence: Sharing ideas and stepping into new experiences.
2. Critical Thinking: Exploring health challenges and solutions.
3. Emotional Intelligence: Building connections and understanding others.
4. Kindness: Giving back through health bags.
5. Respect: Collaborating with peers and community partners.
6. Self-Advocacy: Using their voices to help shape healthier communities.
HYPPE (Healthy Youth & Parents Through Partnership & Empowerment) connects young leaders interested in health careers, health equity, and making a difference in their communities.
The initiative is funded by the Atrius Health Equity Foundation and administered by the Greater Lowell Health Alliance (GLHA). We are grateful to all participating sites and partners who make this work possible - together, we're growing a generation of strong, smart, and bold young leaders!
