Programs and Outreach

Stars That Shine Programs For Girls Ages 12-20 and

Girls Considered "At-Risk Youth" 

Stars That Shine offers programs for girls in Jefferson County, West Virginia and Berkeley County West Virginia. Stars That Shine programs are dedicated to leading girls to success who fall into the age range of 12-20 years old. Our programs are designed to create peer support groups, build-self esteem, prevent at-risk youth from becoming another statistic though counseling and support, keep girls on track to graduation, encourage the pursuit of higher education among at-risk girls, encourage a career path and more! 

BUILDING

SELF-ESTEEM

Building Self-Esteem is a reoccurring 6-week program dedicated to providing support, tools, and counseling to middle school and high school girls. This program aims to teach young girls

self-acceptance and lasting self-esteem. as a step towards a brighter future. 

ACADEMIC AND CAREER ENRICHMENT

A program dedicated to providing support and resources to help girls stay on course to graduation, seek higher education and pursue their dream career.

GIRL NEXT DOOR

A program designed to teach  girls  life-skills, leadership, conflict resolution, financial literacy and more! Our Girl Next Door Program also focuses on offering counseling and life-couching. 

INTERNSHIPS

Stars That Shines Internship program offers a variety of internship opportunities within the organization to 11th-12th grade girls and freshman and sophomore college students. 

PEER SUPPORT GROUPS

Girls who are involved in Stars That Shine programs build a network of peers that they build lasting friendships with that offer the support and encouragement they need to stay on track. 

MENTORSHIP AND COUNSELING 

Girls who are participants in Stars That Shine programs have access to mentors, individual support and counseling.