Girl with Grit

Girl with Grit 501c3 nonprofit with the mission to close gaps in skills through fun & accessible hands-on projects.

Our founder has a lot going on in the 2026-2027 school year! Blythe Zemel is the Founder and Executive Director of Girl ...
08/25/2026

Our founder has a lot going on in the 2026-2027 school year!

Blythe Zemel is the Founder and Executive Director of Girl with Grit, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to empowering youth through hands-on education, workforce development, life skills, and emotional well-being. Raised in inner-city Houston and now based in the San Antonio metropolitan area, Blythe’s experiences shaped her passion for helping youth build confidence, grit, independence, and practical skills.

Blythe holds a B.A. in Art History from the University of Houston and is completing her Master’s degree in counseling, with plans to pursue her LPC-A in Texas in Fall 2026. She will begin a Ph.D. in Leadership Studies in January 2027, with a focus on developing youth leadership and community engagement.

Blythe is also serving children and adolescents through AmeriCorps and Communities In Schools, where she incorporates project-based, hands-on services with her clinical clients to promote confidence, emotional well-being, and practical skill-building.

Since founding Girl with Grit in 2020, Blythe has helped the organization reach more than 18,000 youth across Texas through workshops, camps, and curriculum focused on tools, trades, safety, life skills, and career exploration. Through partnerships including the Region 20 Education Service Center, she continues to expand access to hands-on learning opportunities for young people.

Her work bridges practical education and mental health, creating opportunities for youth to develop the skills, confidence, and grit needed to succeed.

Today the founder of Girl with Grit worked with a youth action team from Taiwan currently participating in the 2026 Glob...
08/21/2026

Today the founder of Girl with Grit worked with a youth action team from Taiwan currently participating in the 2026 Global Youth Action Plan, supported by the Youth Development Administration, Ministry of Education, Taiwan.

They are consulting with Girl with Grit as they develop a hands-on educational program for elementary school students that encourages observation, self-expression, collaboration, confidence, and the ability to turn ideas into action through real-life learning experiences. ❤️

We are incredibly honored to have been recognized by the Youth Development Administration, Ministry of Education, Republ...
08/19/2026

We are incredibly honored to have been recognized by the Youth Development Administration, Ministry of Education, Republic of China (Taiwan) for the work Girl with Grit is doing to empower young people through hands-on, project-based learning.

What began as a vision to help girls discover their confidence, creativity, and potential through real-world experiences is now opening doors for an exciting international exchange of ideas.
We were especially inspired to learn that our approach to experiential learning has caught the attention of youth development leaders in Taiwan, who expressed interest in learning more about how Girl with Grit designs engaging experiences that encourage young people to build, create, and lead.

We are excited about the possibility of sharing what we have learned through Girl with Grit and contributing to conversations about experiential education, career exploration, STEM, skilled trades, and youth empowerment on an international level.

This is a powerful reminder that when we invest in young people and give them opportunities to build, create, explore, and lead, the impact can reach far beyond our own community.

It was an honor for Girl with Grit to attend the Texas Su***de Prevention Symposium in New Braunfels this week.As a yout...
08/14/2026

It was an honor for Girl with Grit to attend the Texas Su***de Prevention Symposium in New Braunfels this week.

As a youth nonprofit, the work of su***de prevention is especially important when we consider that su***de was the second leading cause of death for young people ages 10–14 and 15–24 in the United States in 2023.

The numbers behind suicidal thoughts are equally concerning. In 2023, 2 in 10 U.S. high school students seriously considered attempting su***de, and nearly 1 in 10 reported an attempt.

These statistics remind us why prevention cannot begin only when a young person reaches a crisis. We have to create spaces where children and teens feel seen, heard, connected, and supported.

We are grateful to learn alongside the incredible professionals and advocates working to make su***de prevention a priority across Texas. 💚

Let’s keep talking. Let’s keep listening. And most importantly, let’s keep showing up for our youth.

***dePrevention GirlWithGrit

One of the best Girl with Grit teaching assistants ever! This girl is going to University of North Texas! University of ...
08/14/2026

One of the best Girl with Grit teaching assistants ever! This girl is going to University of North Texas! University of North Texas 🎉🎉🎉🎉

For the 2026-2027 school year, we want to work with your youth to build a garden box, compost bin, or a bench at a schoo...
08/13/2026

For the 2026-2027 school year, we want to work with your youth to build a garden box, compost bin, or a bench at a school in your community!

If are a school or community group with a project in mind, please reach out to [email protected]. We will help you to get the ball rolling on a consultation about fundraising, project management, and completion.

Building these items alongside kids for The DoSeum was a blast!

Wishing everyone a great 2026-2027 school year! 🎉
08/13/2026

Wishing everyone a great 2026-2027 school year! 🎉

Here are a few of our 2026 Kids with Grit Camp participants and partners! See you soon Jewel C Weitzel!
08/07/2026

Here are a few of our 2026 Kids with Grit Camp participants and partners! See you soon Jewel C Weitzel!

Girl with Grit has helped build numerous garden boxes over the years. We have spent a solid year learning to grow enviro...
08/03/2026

Girl with Grit has helped build numerous garden boxes over the years. We have spent a solid year learning to grow environmentally sustainable vegetables and fruits from seeds in these garden boxes.

This week we are working on a community garden at Jewel C Weitzel.
We look forward to sharing not just our building skills, but also some sustainable food to table garden ideas for urban gardens.❤️

It is always a privilege to work alongside Girls Rock Camp Houston 🎸🥁🎹🎶 in Houston!This year Girl with Grit shared the i...
07/30/2026

It is always a privilege to work alongside Girls Rock Camp Houston 🎸🥁🎹🎶 in Houston!

This year Girl with Grit shared the importance of advocacy and “raising your voice”. The campers had to come together to discuss what was important to them - it was equality, social justice, etc. These kids really rose to the equation and even created their own flags to bring awareness to their advocacy.

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