We cannot wait for all of our guests to join us for a night of friends, fun, and letter writing this Friday, November 13th at the 2015 Holiday Soirée. All are welcome and here’s the deal: We provide the refreshments and supplies, and guests write letters—by pen or online—sharing their love of an organization that changes girls’ lives. We’ll have wine and…
2015 Girls Write Now Holiday Appeal
Dear Friend, “Forget likability.” This is the advice renowned author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie gave at the 2015 Girls Write Now Awards about finding the guts to tell your story honestly. This is exactly what young writers learn at Girls Write Now. Through one-to-one mentoring, performances, and publications, we have been cultivating girls’ voices for nearly…
Together, we’re rewriting the future
2014 was quite a year here at Girls Write Now. From honoring Gloria Steinem to presenting at the United Nations to a 100% high school graduation rate for teens in our programs (and some full-rides to Columbia!) — we witnessed our mentees claim their voices and write their futures in kaleidoscopic ways. To champion these young voices, we…
Champion a Girl’s Voice & Give Write Now
Dear Friend, Now, more than ever, is the time to champion girls and their stories. There is a critical time in a teen girl’s life when she becomes creatively and intellectually open and aware. Girls Write Now seizes this moment to help girls harness the power of their voices. By taking the risk to share…
Raise Money to Champion Girls’ Voices (with just a few clicks!)
Now, more than ever, is the time to champion girls and their stories. Girls Write Now is thrilled to invite you to join us online for our 2014 Holiday Appeal! It’s incredibly easy (and safe) to #GiveWriteNow and raise money for Girls Write Now with FirstGiving – and you can help us reach our goal…
You are a part of our story. Thank you
For our 2013 end of year appeal, we set the ambitious target of $100k. I’m thrilled to share that we exceeded our goal, raising more than $112,000 – and we couldn’t have done it without your help! Our community of mentors, board members, volunteers, guest authors, and more all played a part in our campaign.…
So you’ve started fundraising! Tips & Tricks from Girls Write Now
We’ve been so delighted and flattered to see how many members of our community have been fundraising for Girls Write Now during this holiday appeal! It’s made a big difference for us on our way to our goal — we couldn’t do it without you! If you’ve already started fundraising and are running out of…
Pair Spotlight: Luljeta and Lizz
Luljeta Zenka, 16, is a self-identified nerd. She loves comic books, fan fiction, and creative writing. At Girls Write Now, Luljeta found a mentor in Lizz Carroll, a digital media professional, who shares her interests. “Lizz and I understand each other,” Luljeta said, a junior at a high school in Staten Island. “Lizz is interested…
Raise Money with Just a Few Clicks!
Here’s the familiar dilemma: you love the cause, but you just can’t give right now. Don’t fret! There’s a way for you support your passion without breaking the bank. Girls Write Now is thrilled to invite you to join us online for our 2013 Holiday Appeal! It’s incredibly easy (and safe) to raise money online…
Skyline Soiree: Celebrate With Us Nov 7!
This year, we’re taking our soiree to new heights… literally. Mark your calendars: our annual holiday soiree will be taking place Thursday November 7, from 6-9pm. Join us at SWIFT, at 7 Times Square on the 45th floor (you won’t believe the view!), to raise a glass to our girls and enjoy the company of…