The Sisterhood of Southern Maryland, Inc.’s purpose is to provide education, information, and opportunities that facilitate successful physical, academic, and social growth and development for at-risk girls in southern Maryland. We provide education by hosting free lectures and activities that aim to prevent domestic violence, prevent bullying, and improve the health of at-risk girls. We also have a peer mentoring program and organize community service events. And finally, we offer job placement, financial planning, PSAT/SAT preparation and assistance with college applications for older girls. These sessions and activities are held in schools, libraries, and other public venues as well as utilizing social media channels and the corporation’s website to provide facts, statistics, and information on other related issues. To maximize our impact on current efforts, we may seek to collaborate with other non-profit organizations which fall under the 501(c) (3) section of the internal revenue code and are operated exclusively for educational and charitable purposes. At times, per the discretion of the board of directors, we may provide internships or volunteer opportunities which will provide opportunities for involvement in said activities and programs in order to have a greater impact for change.
