“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it's the only thing that ever has."
– Margaret Mead –
– Margaret Mead –
Girls Who LEAP: Lead to Empower & Act with Purpose is a registered non-profit volunteer-run society that provides leadership and mentorship opportunities as well as wrap-around supports for female-identifying and non-binary youth
in the Downtown Eastside and Grandview Woodlands communities.
in the Downtown Eastside and Grandview Woodlands communities.
participants
Over 120+ girls involved between grades 6-12+
Represented by over 25+ nations across turtle island and world
80% high schoolers, 20% elementary pre-teens, 100% potential
Represented by over 25+ nations across turtle island and world
80% high schoolers, 20% elementary pre-teens, 100% potential
mentors
All our mentors are volunteers who have a deep passion and love for youth and the DTES community.
And in no particular order......
And in no particular order......
ALI M.
CYNTHIA
RHONDA
ALI T.
LAUREN
IFTU
LUCY
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NANCY
MITRA
PATTI
DEVON
MALENA
TONI
STEPH B.
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MONTY
VANESSA
CELINA
JELYSSA
JANE
SHENISE
IVY
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JOLEEN
SHANIECE
ALICIA
KYA
ARIEL
CARLY
JASLEEN
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board of directors
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President: Mitra Tshan
Vice-President: Montanna Howe Secretary: Cynthia Lee Treasurer: Alison McKenzie |
Directors:
Stephanie Boisset Alicia French Tom Higashio Celine McCaughran-Contreras Joleen Mitton Shenise Sigsworth |
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