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Girls Empowered empowers girls by providing them with the knowledge, skills, confidence, and resources to stand up for oneself and make positive decisions.

Dawn H. Haaz.Psy.D., Licensed Psychologist is the Founder and CEO of Girls Empowered, Inc. Dr. Haaz started Girls Empowered to EMPOWER girls by providing them with the knowledge, skills, confidence, and resources to stand up for oneself, make positive choices, and be in control of one's future. The organization started with offering Camp Girl Power, an empowerment camp for pre-teen girls during th

e summer. Girls Empowered, a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization, now provides customized empowerment programs and workshop for girls from elementary through high school throughout the year. The organization is also available to provide presentations for parents, educators, and professionals to help empower girls in the community.

07/18/2025

Girls Empowered is proud to have EMPOWERED these girls to be effective leaders and team players this week. They utilized their developing leadership skills to collect books and nonperishiable food from their network. In less than a week, they collected 319 books to benefit local children in need and 188 food items for the Doylestown Food Pantry. Thank you to Elizabeth Thoma, Ms. Cultural Galaxy, for sharing her wise advice with these girls, including about her nonprofit, Mind-Over-Matters Inc, and how to create and accomplish SMART goals. We can't wait to see what impact these girls have in the community next. Thank you to Kiwanis Club of Central Bucks and Foundations Community Partnership for providing scholarships for girls in financial need to attend this program.

07/17/2025

Today, during the Girls Leadership Program, we taught the girls healthy ways to prevent and manage stress and effective ways to manage their time in order to create balance in their lives. Thank you to Amanda Sullivan Soler, Founder of Solful Living, who is a Certified Meditation & Wellness Guide, for talking to the girls about the benefits of meditation and mindfulness and how to be the main character in their lives. Lastly, the girls enjoyed an interactive yoga session with Allison Whitmore, Licensed Professional Counselor and Registered Yoga teacher.

07/16/2025

Today's focus at our Girls Leadership Program was effective decision-making. The girls learned a process to make effective decisions. Thank you to our guest speaker and 2025 Girls Empowered Runner Up for High School, Chloe Kircher, who inspired the girls to make decisions based on their passions, moral compass, and kindness. She even gave the girls a box to complete the Kindness Challenge with creative but simple ways to be kind over the next few days.

07/15/2025

Today's Girls Leadership Program theme was communication. The girls had to use effective communication skills during a marshmallow tower building contest. They learned how to be assertive communicators and practiced these skills via role plays. They also engaged in a conversation about the pros and cons of social media and how to set healthy boundaries for themselves regarding using social media. Thank you to Linda J Hollenback with Hollenback Consulting LLC for talking to the girls about how to be the CEO of their success, including the importance of networking.

07/14/2025

We had a great start to our Girls Leadership Program for 7th-9th graders today. Today, we explored the qualities of effective leaders. Thank you to JT, Schaefer, President of Kiwanis Club of Central Bucks and Emily Grace Suetta, former President of CB East High School's Key Club for talking to the girls about the importance of philanthropy as leaders. This conversation kicked off our community service project for the week- a book and food drive for local families in need.

07/10/2025

Through a 5 session series, Girls Empowered partnered with the YWCA Bucks County to EMPOWER two groups of girls they serve. Topics covered, included: self-identity, stress and time management, healthy relationships and social media, career/decision-making, and leadership/team-building. Thank you to Foundations Community Partnership for providing the BIIG grant to provide this series at no cost.

07/08/2025

Did you know that July is dedicated as Social Wellness Month? This means it’s time to focus on meaningful connections, relationships, and social interactions! In addition to making time for friends and family, social wellness is also encouraged through practicing self-care, prioritizing a balanced schedule, and participating in social causes. Did you know that we learn about all 3 of those activities in our Girls Leadership Camp?! Did you also know that there are only 2 spots left??? See our flyer below for more information and register here: https://www.girlsempowered.org/girls-leadership-program/

07/07/2025

Thank you to Bucks Country Gardens Ltd. for selecting Girls Empowered as one of their non-profit spotlights for July and August. We invite you to show your support by shopping at Bucks Country Gardens and making a donation to Girls Empowered. www.buckscountrygardens.com/donation-campaign

07/04/2025

In honor of the 4th of July, Girls Empowered would like to honor the resilience of Betsy Ross. Betsy Ross, was born Elizabeth Griscom in 1752 to a New Jersey Quaker family of 17 children. While working as an apprentice, Betsy learned how to sew and repair items such as curtains, tablecloths, and rugs. She also fell in love with another apprentice, John Ross. Because it was against her family wishes for her to marry outside of their Quaker faith, Betsy left her family and religion to elope. The married couple then established their own upholstery business in Philadelphia, making uniforms, tents, and flags for the Continental army. Betsy’s husband also served as a member of the Pennsylvania militia. He passed away after only 3 years of marriage, leaving Betsy a widow at the age of 24, who continued to run the upholstery business after her husband’s death. History says (with some debate) that at the request of George Washington, Betsy Ross sewed the first American flag in 1776. It was said that Betsy suggested the flag’s stars be 5 pointed, rather than the planned 6 points, as 5 points were easier to sew well. Particularly for her time, we think Betsy Ross was an incredibly EMPOWERED woman.

06/30/2025

JUST 3 SPOTS LEFT, INCLUDING 1 FULL SCHOLARSHIP FOR A GIRL IN FINANCIAL NEED!

Still looking for a meaningful camp for your pre-teen/teen this summer? Register her for our Girls Leadership Program (incoming 7th-9th graders). Check out the flyer for details. Scholarship for girls in financial need/with extenuating circumstances are available.

Register here by Saturday, 7/5: www.girlsempowered.org/girls-leadership-program/. Email us with questions at dawn@girlsempowered.org.

06/28/2025

June’s Pride Month commemorates the many contributions of the LGBTQ community. From jazz singers such as Billie Holiday, astronauts such as Sally Ride, actresses such as Josephine Baker, and painters such as Frida Kahlo, many remarkable women throughout history have identified within the LGBTQ community. While we honor the many achievements and contributions of the LGBTQ community all month long, June 28th is a particularly important day to commemorate. This day is recognized as International LGBT Pride Day and honors the anniversary of the Stonewall riots. Many LGBTQ+ women played prominent roles in these riots and the aftermath, resisting police brutality and fighting for LGBTQ equality. Some of these women included Marsha Johnson, Sylvia Rivera, and Storme DeLaverie.

06/27/2025

Girls Empowered is proud to have helped these girls become EMPOWERED over the past week during Camp Girl Power. Thank you to Ms. Northeast for coming to speak to the girls about the nonprofit she founded, Mind Over Matters, and inspiring them to be their best even during challenging times. Thank you to Foundations Community Partnership for providing scholarships for girls in financial need to attend.

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