​Services to Youth: 

It's A Girls Life Mentoring Program

In today’s world, a growing number of studies have linked high levels of social media use to depression, anxiety, lack of socialization skills, and mental health issues. Many compare and apply online perceptions to their true life, which is a strong influencer in how this generation of girls formulate their sense of self and reality. However, when girls have an opportunity to see who they can be from strong female role models, there is an opportunity to break this cycle.

 

Since 2006, the Memphis (TN) Chapter of The Links, Incorporated has implemented our It’s a Girl’s Life (IAGL) program, as a way to tackle key issues like this impacting young girls in the Memphis community. In our current partnership with City University Girls Preparatory School, we offer enriching experiences fostering independence, resilience, and self-awareness in pre-teen/teen girls. From museum visits to art classes; guest speakers to workshops, our scholars gain valuable skills in self-awareness, emotional well-being, self-care, self-esteem, and conflict resolution that help them appreciate who they are and how they, too, are a positive force within their community. Our mission is to empower girls, positively influence future female leaders, and create lasting impact in Memphis, TN, one girl (or even 100) at a time.