Esteem Girls Inc.

08/12/2026

Now Enrolling for Esteem Girls Cohort 2026–2027!

Esteem Girls Inc. is enrolling Black and Brown girls in grades 3–8 for our STEM After-School Program and STEM Saturday experiences!

Throughout the 2026–2027 school year, girls will explore our STEM City theme through hands-on science, technology, engineering, math, medicine, design, innovation, leadership, and career exploration. Scholars will build, experiment, solve real-world problems, work in teams, and discover exciting STEM careers while developing confidence and leadership skills.

STEM After-School Program
Available Monday–Friday with school pickup from select schools, including William McKinley School, Julia de Burgos School, Conwell Middle School, Sankofa Freedom Academy Charter School, and Mariana Bracetti Academy Charter School. Additional schools may be added based on enrollment.

STEM Saturday
Held on the second Saturday October through March from 10:00 AM–12:00 PM with special hands-on STEM experiences and challenges.

FREE for subsidy-eligible families
Grades 3–8
602 East Girard Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19125
267-687-2402

An interest form can be completed directly on our website:
www.esteemgirls.org

07/03/2026

07/01/2026

Everyone celebrates the highlights of building a business, organization, or movement.

The ribbon cuttings.
The sold-out events.
The awards.
The social media milestones.

But people rarely talk about the late nights, the sacrifices, the financial uncertainty, the grant rejections, the difficult decisions, or the moments when you wonder how you'll keep going.

The truth is that no business, nonprofit, or movement is successful because of one person. It thrives because of the people who believe in the vision and choose to support it.

Support comes in many forms.

💜 Monetary support might look like:
• Purchasing a product or service
• Making a donation
• Becoming a sponsor
• Investing in someone's vision

🤝 Non-monetary support can be just as valuable:
• Sharing a post
• Referring a friend or client
• Leaving a review
• Volunteering your time
• Offering your expertise
• Making an introduction to a potential partner or funder
• Encouraging someone when they're ready to give up

Not every supporter has the ability to give financially, and that's okay. Sometimes a single share, referral, or connection opens a door that money never could.

If there's a business, entrepreneur, nonprofit, or community organization you believe in, find a way to support it. You never know how much your small act of encouragement could mean to someone working tirelessly behind the scenes.

We rise stronger when we support one another.

06/29/2026

Sponsor Her STEM Journey!

Year round, Esteem Girls Inc. creates spaces for Black and Brown girls in grades 3–8 to explore STEM, build confidence, and see themselves as future scientists, innovators, engineers, healthcare professionals, and leaders.

Through our programs, participants engage in hands-on labs, field trips, and mentorship.

Women make up just 35% of the STEM workforce. We are doing our part to change that by giving girls early, meaningful exposure to STEM.

Your gift can help cover:
STEM materials
Lab supplies
Field trips
Mentorship experiences
Enriching program activities
Sponsor a girl today and help her take one step closer to her STEM future.

To sponsor or learn more, visit our website: www.esteemgirls.org or email: [email protected]

06/27/2026

Although our 2025–2026 STEM Saturday cohort concluded in March, the journey doesn't stop there. We're thrilled to welcome our girls back for the 2026 Girls in STEM Summer Institute!

This summer, our girls will dive into our Botanical Medicine, where they'll investigate the science of medicinal plants, explore chemistry and biology through hands-on experiments, connect with STEM professionals, and experience exciting field trips, all while building friendships and confidence.

The future is bright, and we're so excited to continue this STEM journey together.

06/25/2026

Throwback Thursday 💜

We have been creating hands-on programming for girls for almost 10 years, and it does not stop here.

Esteem Girls continues to create spaces where girls can explore, move, build confidence, and see themselves in STEM.

We can’t wait to tell you what’s unfolding for Year 10!
Visit our website to learn how you can support this year’s Girls in STEM Summer Institute.

06/21/2026

Happy Father’s Day from Esteem Girls!

Today we celebrate the fathers, grandfathers, uncles, mentors, and father figures who encourage our girls to dream boldly, stand confidently, and believe they belong in every room, including STEM spaces.

Thank you for showing up, pouring into our girls, and helping them see that they are powerful, brilliant, and capable of becoming anything.

Happy Father’s Day to all of the amazing father figures in our Esteem Girls community!

06/15/2026

Representation matters, and so does early exposure to STEM.

When you purchase a copy of Look What I Can Be, you are not only giving a child a book that helps them dream bigger, you are also supporting free STEM programming for girls in grades 3–8 through Esteem Girls.

This summer, we are preparing for our Girls in STEM Summer Institute, where girls will explore hands-on STEM activities, build confidence, connect with STEM careers, and see themselves as future scientists, engineers, innovators, and leaders.

Your purchase helps us continue providing these experiences at no cost to families.

Support a girl this summer by purchasing a book today.
Every book purchased helps us create more opportunities for girls to learn, grow, and believe in what they can become. Visit: www.esteemgirls.org for your copy.

06/09/2026

Sponsor Her STEM Journey
This summer, Esteem Girls Inc. is creating space for Black and Brown girls in grades 3–8 to explore STEM, build confidence, and see themselves as future scientists, innovators, engineers, healthcare professionals, and leaders.

Through the Girls in STEM Summer Institute, participants will engage in hands-on labs, field trips, mentorship, STEM materials, and meaningful summer experiences designed to help them feel seen, supported, and inspired.
Women make up just 35% of the STEM workforce. We are doing our part to change that by giving girls early, meaningful exposure to STEM.

Your gift can help cover:
STEM materials
Lab supplies
Field trips
Mentorship experiences
Enriching program activities
Sponsor a girl today and help her take one step closer to her STEM future.

Sponsor a Girl: $250
STEM Experience Sponsor: $500
Full Institute Sponsor: $1,000
Corporate Partner: $2,500+

To sponsor or learn more, visit our website: www.esteemgirls.org or email: [email protected]