PINK HARD HATS: BUILDING DREAMS & BREAKING BARRIERS
Join us for Chicago’s inaugural All-Girls Construction Conference, a groundbreaking event designed exclusively for middle and high school students (grades 5–12). This three-day conference aims to empower young women by providing hands-on experience, mentorship opportunities, and insights into the construction industry.
How Can You Donate and Support Black Girl Mentorship Programs
Polished Pebbles’ nonprofit programming is made possible by a collective of individuals supporting our mission of securing brighter futures for Black, Brown, and Latina girls.
Our mission at Polished Pebbles is to help girls and young women become effective communicators at home, school, and the future workplace.
1| Community
Outreach
Dedicated programing in the Chicagoland area and beyond tailored to the communities we serve.
2| Hands-On Workplace Experience
We provide young girls with job shadows to learn first-hand and network with our partners.
3| Prepare for
the future
Polished Pebbles focuses on closing “The Hope Gap” in underserved communities to promote career readiness.
Our Impact Since 2009
Girls Served
Black and Brown girls 10 to 18 across 900 sq. miles of Chicagoland, Indiana, Texas, North Carolina, South Africa, Jamaica, Kenya and India.
partnerships
Our innovative corporate partners expose girls to new career opportunities and professional skill building.
mentors
Volunteers are a valuable community resource who serve as mentors and teach the girls we serve.
Closing The
Hope Gap
Kelly saw a gap in girls-centered programming to help them build strong communication skills at home, at school, and in preparation for the future workplace; this led her to start Polished Pebbles Girls Mentoring Program. Working together, we seek to eliminate the “hope gap” experienced by too many girls of color in Chicago and nationally.
Corporate
Partnership
We partner with local business leaders and corporations to close the hope gap by empowering and preparing girls to shine and excel to their full potential for their future in college, trades, or careers. There are so many ways to support our mission. Attend one of our upcoming events, volunteer your time, partner with us as a corporate sponsor, and donate at a variety of levels. Your generosity towards this year’s fundraising goal makes a direct impact on these girls’ futures.
“I am excited to welcome the next generation of leaders into this exciting field. I hope they had a positive experience, hopefully this is the first step of many into a very bright future for each of them.”
— Schereina Horton, sr. workforce development specialist
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