Girls Spark

GIVE TODAY & DOUBLE YOUR IMPACT! THANKS TO THE GENEROSITY OF OUR FRIENDS AT KPMG, EVERY DOLLAR WILL BE MATCHED UP TO $2,

500!Girls Spark is proud to participate in Delco Gives Day for the 2nd year in a row! This 24-hour celebration of generosity—hosted by The Foundation for Delaware County—rallies support for local nonprofits like Girls Spark that are making a meaningful difference in the commun

ity.KPMG, the fastest-growing Big Four accounting firm in the U.S., is generously matching every dollar donated—up to $2,500! That means your gift will go twice as far to support Girls Spark programs that empower girls across Delaware County. Help us unlock the full match and double your impact! Plus, every donation helps us qualify for bonus funds and prizes—multiplying your impact even m

ore.Founded in 2018 by teen girls in Delaware County, Girls Spark is the region’s only nonprofit dedicated solely to empowering girls ages 11–18 through knowledge, confidence-building, and connection. Driven by the lack of safe, empowering spaces for girls, founder Julia Kasper—then a student at Penncrest High School—launched the movement and became one of its first success stor

ies.Our impact in Delaware County grows stronger every year reaching girls from public and private middle and high schools you know well—like Springton Lake Middle School, Episcopal Academy, Springfield High School, Interboro High School, Cardinal O’Hara, Prospect Park School, and many m

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m.BUT WE CAN’T DO IT ALONE! YOUR GIFT TODAY—NO MATTER THE SIZE—WILL HELP GIRLS IN DELAWARE COUNTY DREAM BIG & BUILD A BRIGHTER F

UTURE!Our state of Pennsylvania is no exception to the national mental health crisis, with girls in our communities facing increasing struggles that demand urgent attention. According to the 2023 Pennsylvania Youth Survey (PAYS) sponsored by the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinq

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)Girls Spark is working to change these statistics in Delaware County by delivering preventative programs that build emotional resilience, foster connection, and create a strong sense of belonging. Girls Spark programs are co-created with girls and led by professional women, offering interactive learning experiences where role model speakers join girls to explore pressing and relevant topics on social, mental health, and economic issues

.GIVE BETWEEN 7PM MAY 8 & 7PM MAY 9 TO HELP US UNLOCK KPMG'S $2,500 M
ATCH!Make your gift while there’s still time! All funds raised will be directed towards Girls Spark's life-changing programs. The clock is ticking! Don’t wait—the countdown i

s on!Donate today & be a spark for change! You can also choose to donate directly through our Facebook or Instagram fundraisers. Join us in igniting knowledge, confidence, and empowerment for girls in DelCo—together, we can make a difference. Your gift—no matter the size—creates a lasting impact! Help Girls Spark light up DelCo for girls empo

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  ograms:Annual Summit: Celebrating its 5th Anniversary on May 31 at Penn State Brandywine, our signature Annual Summit empowers girls through dynamic workshops led by inspiring female leaders. Topics this year include Vision Boarding, Boundaries & Besties, Confidence Over Conflict, Financially Fierce, Avoiding School Burnout, and Shades of Strength. Regi
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  er today!Teen Leadership Board: Teen Board Members are recruited annually to shape programs, lead outreach, build leadership skills, and mentor peers, driving the organization


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  orward.Girl Talk Workshops: Our free workshops, led by professional women, provide girls a safe space to explore life skills and topics that foster personal and social
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  owth.School Clubs: Empower girls by bringing engaging speakers to schools and fostering a supportive community. Through meetings and workshops, members connect with friends and feel inspired to spark positive change in their lives and communi
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  es.School & Community Based Initiatives: Tailored summits, workshops, and programs deli…