Girls Rise at Mentoring Symposium
The Girls R.I.S.E. Symposium held on May 3 at Albertus Magnus College brought together girls and women from Greater New Haven for a day of mentoring, confronting challenges and boosting self-esteem. The event was hosted by The Girls of Color Mentoring Network, a program of The Community Fund for Women & Girls designed to strengthen connections among local women-led mentoring programs.
“All the network members went above and beyond, pouring themselves into their work with these young women and girls. There was a deep desire to make the girls feel special and uplifted,” said Kara Straun, director of Program and Evaluation at The Community Foundation for Greater New Haven.
About 40 girls aged 12-18 attended the symposium, which featured workshops on public speaking, body image and self-esteem. The day also featured a welcome address from The Community Foundation’s Presidents and CEO Karen DuBois-Walton. It is one of several events hosted by The Foundation’s Community Fund for Women & Girls throughout 2025 as it celebrates its 30th anniversary.
The Girls R.I.S.E. (Radiate, Inspire, Strengthen, Empower) Symposium held on May 3 at Albertus Magnus College brought together girls and women from Greater New Haven for a day of mentoring, confronting challenges and boosting self-esteem. The event was hosted by The Girls of Color Mentoring Network, a program of the Community Fund for Women & Girls designed to strengthen connections among local women-led mentoring programs.
“All the network members went above and beyond, pouring themselves into their work with these young women and girls. There was a deep desire to make the girls feel special and uplifted,” said Kara Straun, director of Program and Evaluation at The Community Foundation for Greater New Haven.
About 40 girls aged 12-18 attended the symposium, which featured workshops on public speaking, body image and self-esteem. The day also featured a welcome address from The Community Foundation’s President and CEO Karen DuBois-Walton. It is one of several events hosted by The Foundation’s Community Fund for Women & Girls throughout 2025 as it celebrates its 30th anniversary.
