Empowering Chicas, Building Futures: Chica Project’s 2023-2024 Impact and Highlights.
An annual recap. Celebrating our accomplishments and looking towards the future.
Welcome to Chica Project’s 2023-2024 recap! Over the past year, we’ve been surrounded by so much joy, connection, and empowerment. From evolving our programming to onboarding fresh leadership, Chica Project has seen a lot of growth, and we are so glad you’ve been a part of it! Since our inception, our dream has always been to inspire young Women of Color and all people experiencing oppression so that they can rise to their fullest potential. The momentum from our work this year is propelling us forward, and we can’t wait to share with you what we’ve been able to do. Let’s break down some numbers:
In 2024, Chica Project has…
Engaged with 109 CHICAS who all completed “Chicas in Bloom” with access to mentorship, leadership development, career exploration, and civic engagement.
Partnered with 5 SCHOOLS to provide our innovative “Chicas in Bloom” programming.
Connected with 26 VIRTUAL VILLAGERS from around the country through the final year of our online Virtual Village program.
Empowered 21 MENTORS who provided intergenerational support and guidance to chicas.
Worked with 40+ COMMUNITY PARTNERS to engage our chicas through community events, programming, and additional services.
Uplifted 19 PEER LEADERS who built skills in decision making, communication, teamwork, self-awareness, and compassion.
Our curriculum became even stronger and more robust this year. Through our revamped Programming 2.0, we continued to emphasize practical life skills such as college & workforce readiness and self-discovery topics such as identity & self-love, but we also introduced new topics: Mental Health and Wellness. We taught chicas that being your best self includes taking care of both your mind and your body, especially in a post-pandemic age. And we didn’t just talk the talk; we walked the walk!
In October, we hosted the Empower Her 5k fundraising event, promoting physical activity as a means of taking care of yourself! We walked, ran, and cheered for one another, all while amplifying our mission and bringing light to our vision. Our community came together in joy to celebrate wellness and empowerment. Plus, all the proceeds from this event went straight into funding our programs!
Another important milestone from 2024 is that Chica Project expanded our programming into community centers for the first time! One of our goals is to meet chicas where they are, in the places they already feel at home–whether that’s in their schools or neighborhoods. So we were more than excited to be able to provide our programming for two local community centers in the Boston area, allowing us to serve even more chicas!
With all that we’ve been able to accomplish this year, it goes without saying that we couldn’t have done it with you, our familia. It is only with your generous support that we are able to do what we do. Whether you gave a monetary donation, attended our events, engaged with us on social media, or partnered with us through community organizations, we want to THANK YOU! Together, we are working towards a world with doors wide open for young Women of Color. With a lot of uncertainty ahead of us in 2025, we hope that you will continue to fight with us to ensure the empowerment of chicas everywhere.
Thank you for a wonderful 2024. See you in 2025!
Con mucho cariño,
Chica Project
