Girls Write Now, Inc.

Description

Distinguished as one of the top 15 after-school arts and culture programs in the nation by The President’s Committee on Arts & Humanities, Girls Write Now (GWN) is New York’s first and only organization with a writing and mentoring model exclusively for girls. Girls Write Now is a community of young women exploring writing and seasoned professionals dedicated to providing the guidance, support and opportunities for high school girls to develop their creative, independent voices, and write their way to a better future. Over the past 15 years, more than 4,500 under served and marginalized teen girls have benefited from the GWN community. Since 1998, Girls Write Now has built a record of achievement and innovation recognized twice by the White House, by The New York Times, NBC Nightly News, and as evidenced by the hundreds of Scholastic Art & Writing awards their girls have earned. 100% of Girls Write Now high school seniors graduate high school – bringing with them portfolios, awards, scholarships, new skills, and a sense of confidence.