Our Programs

Built for Girls.
Designed to Last.

Six free programs designed to empower girls ages 11-18 in the DFW area through mentorship, leadership, community, and opportunity.

100% Free Ages 11-18 DFW Area 6 Programs 501(c)(3) Nonprofit
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Mentorship
1-on-1 · Bi-weekly · 9 months
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Leadership Workshops
Quarterly · In person & virtual
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Community Outreach
Ongoing · DFW wide
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Girls Networking
Monthly · In person events
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Youth Empowerment
Integrated · All programs
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Volunteer Program
Application required · All roles

Everything We Offer.
All Free. All for Her.

Every program is free for participants. Every program is built around one belief — every girl deserves a mentor, a champion, and a community.

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One-on-One Mentorship

The Heart of Girl Collective

Our flagship program pairs each girl with an accomplished woman who serves as her personal mentor, champion, and guide for an entire school year. This is not a casual relationship — it is a real commitment to showing up for a girl who needs you.

Meeting Frequency
Twice per month (bi-weekly)
Meeting Format
In person & virtual
Commitment Length
9 months — one school year
Cost
100% Free for all participants
  • Girls apply and are matched based on interests, goals, and background
  • Mentors share their professional experience, wisdom, and story
  • Girl Collective provides structure, support, and regular check-ins
  • Mentors attend quarterly community events and workshops
Become a Mentor → Apply as a Mentee →
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Leadership Workshops

Open to All Community Girls

Skill-building workshops designed to develop bold, confident, future leaders. Open to all community girls ages 11-18 and all Girl Collective mentees — because leadership is not exclusive.

Frequency
Quarterly — once every 3 months
Format
In person & virtual
Who Can Attend
All girls ages 11-18 + mentees
Cost
100% Free
  • Public speaking and communication skills
  • Personal brand and self-confidence building
  • Goal setting, leadership, and career exploration
  • Financial literacy and life skills
  • Healthy relationships and boundaries
  • Community service and civic engagement
Apply to Join →
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Community Outreach

DFW Wide

Girl Collective goes to where the girls are. Our community outreach program takes us into schools, churches, community events, and partner organizations across the DFW area — wherever the need is, we show up.

Frequency
Ongoing throughout the year
Geographic Focus
DFW wide — wherever the need is
Format
In person
Cost
Free for communities
  • School and counselor partnerships across Mansfield ISD and Arlington ISD
  • Church and faith community outreach and tabling
  • Vendor and community fair presence across DFW
  • Speaking engagements and community presentations
  • Partnerships with youth-serving organizations
Volunteer With Us →
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Girls Networking

Monthly Events

A monthly community where girls connect with peers, mentors, and inspiring role models. Because the relationships girls build with each other are just as powerful as the ones they build with their mentors.

Frequency
Monthly
Format
In person — rotating DFW locations
Who Can Attend
All mentees, mentors & community girls
Cost
100% Free
  • Meet and greet mixers for new mentors and mentees
  • Career panels featuring accomplished professional women
  • Cultural celebrations and community events
  • Back to school and end of year celebrations
  • Holiday gatherings and special events
Apply to Join →
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Youth Empowerment

Woven Into Everything We Do

Youth empowerment is not a standalone program — it is the thread that runs through everything Girl Collective does. Every mentorship meeting, every workshop, every networking event is designed to build confidence from the inside out.

Format
Integrated into all programs
Who It Serves
All mentees and community girls
Frequency
Throughout the entire school year
Cost
100% Free
  • Self-esteem and confidence building woven into every meeting
  • Identity, personal development, and resilience
  • Mental health awareness and wellness resources
  • Academic motivation and college readiness
  • Growth mindset and goal-setting skills
Apply as a Mentee →
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Volunteer Program

Application Required

Girl Collective runs on community. Our volunteer program gives passionate people the chance to contribute their time and talents to a mission that matters — empowering the next generation of girl leaders in DFW.

Application
Required — apply at thegirlcollective.org
Commitment
Varies by volunteer role
Who Can Apply
Any community member 18+
Cost
Free to volunteer
  • Event setup, coordination, and day-of support
  • Administrative and operations support
  • Workshop facilitation and speaker support
  • Photography and social media volunteers
  • Outreach and awareness volunteers
  • Fundraising and donor event support
Apply to Volunteer →
A Girl's Journey

From Application
to Graduation

Here is what a girl's year with Girl Collective looks like

1
Apply
Girl applies online at thegirlcollective.org — free, takes less than 10 minutes
2
Get Matched
Girl Collective carefully matches her with a mentor based on interests and goals
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Meet
Mentor and mentee meet twice per month for 9 months — in person or virtual
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Grow
Attends monthly networking events and quarterly leadership workshops
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Lead
Completes the program and celebrates at our end of year showcase

Every Program. Every Girl.
Always Free.

Girl Collective, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) public charity. Every program we offer is completely free for all participants. Your support makes this possible.

Apply as a Mentee → Become a Mentor → Donate to Support Our Programs →