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Each year, WPG seeks to assist social service agencies and non-profit organizations in the Greater Houston area that support women and children. Non-Profit organizations are nominated by the membership and selected by the board of directors to receive a $1,000 Grant. The grant is typically awarded to the selected organization at their May luncheon.

TWST4Girls helps girls in the Houston community gain the concrete skills needed to succeed in life, by providing practical training to strengthen communication skills, etiquette, intelligence, wellness, and financial literacy. In addition to helping the girls with the technical aspects of life, we focus on skills that will motivate and enable them to succeed at a more personal level, including building their character, perseverance, leadership skills, focus, and growth mindset.

With the Women Professionals in Government Community Outreach Grant, TWST4GIRLS will support four programs offered for free to at-risk youth: (1) the Mentorship Program; (2) the Life Skills Development Program; (3) the Cultural Program; and (4) the Scholarship Program.

The mentorship program provides Houston area girls with a dedicated female professional who provides 1:1 mentorship and tutoring; The Life Skills Development program offers a series of life skills classes and community services led by trained professionals at local establishments throughout the city of Houston; The Cultural Program boasts international travel, heritage education, community service and cultural exposure to participants; Lastly, the Scholarship Program offers girls who are nearing high school graduation a college visit; SAT/ACT test prep; resume and interview assistance; self-defense training; sex and healthy lifestyle education; service-learning opportunities; financial literacy workshops; and assistance with scholarship applications. Graduates of this program also receive a scholarship.

To learn more about WPG and their Community Outreach program please visit: https://wpghouston.com/community-grants