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Washington state ranks among the top states in the nation in the concentration of STEM jobs, and opportunities are increasing rapidly. By 2030, 70% of high-demand, family-sustaining wage jobs available in our state will require postsecondary degree credentials; 67% of those will require postsecondary STEM credentials. But Washington students are not equitably or adequately prepared to take advantage of these opportunities. Today, only 40% of all students are on track to attain postsecondary credential. Worse yet, students of color, rural students, girls and young women, and students living in poverty still lack access to these pathways—they face disparities early on and fall further behind as they move through the education system. In our state STEM is at the forefront of discovery, on the frontlines of creative 21st century problem-solving, and serves as one of the largest pathways to family-sustaining wage careers and long-term economic security. STEM pathways have promise like few others in Washington and it is imperative that Black, Brown, and indigenous students, rural and low-income students, and girls have access. Washington STEM is working to ensure that all students have equal opportunity to benefit from the transformational possibilities that STEM has to offer.

Girls Who Code programs work to inspire, educate, and equip girls with the computing skills to pursue 21st century opportunities. Our organization values bravery, sisterhood, and activism as we work to fulfill our mission to close the gender gap in tech.

Blessings in a Backpack mobilizes communities, individuals and resources to provide food on the weekends for elementary school children across America who might otherwise go hungry. Poor nutrition can result in a weaker immune system, increased hospitalization, lower IQ, shorter attention spans, and lower academic achievement. 69% of children in America are on free or reduced meals at their schools. Blessings in a Backpack is designed to feed these kids on the weekends by sending them home on Fridays with backpacks filled with staples that require little to no preparation. Starting at just $100, Blessings in a Backpack can feed a child for an entire school year. Since 2009, Blessings in a Backpack has provided 23.5 million hunger-free weekends for more than 838,000 children nationwide.

Founded in 2013, Girls PACT combats unplanned pregnancy among young women ages 15-24 by revealing the power of self-confidence.

To support girls as they design their futures for successful womanhood.

The mission of Justice61 is to aid in the rescue and restoration of girls age 13-23 caught up in sex trafficking within the United States. We exist to see these girls, caught up in Sex Trafficking, fully restored into safe, healthy, productive lives.

The mission of Chosen Girls Rock! Inc. is the pursuit of the following principles: • Commitment: CGR wants to inspire pro-social friendships, strong interpersonal skills, and instill a sense of hope in the future. • Responsibility: The focus of CGR is to empower young girls in establishing goals and following through on commitments • Possibility: CGR wants to expand the perspective of young girls to make them aware of life's possibilities. • Support: An individual is dramatically influenced by their support system. CGR wants to surround young people in a caring, inclusive learning environment.

The mission of 3D Girls, Inc. is to educate and empower young women to be advocates for themselves and their families. Our vision is to create a platform for young women to become role models for their families while empowering them to develop their own potential as capable, self-sufficient citizens of our society. Because there are more than 40% of U.S. women, heading households living in poverty, the work of 3D Girls, Inc. is grounded in supporting women and girls in low-income communities. Ninety percent of our clients are people of color identifying as African-American or Hispanics living in low-income communities here in Atlanta. Sixty percent of our clients have expressed that they are not working, 80% are receiving government assistance.

AFG helps homeless and high-risk girls and young women avoid violence, teen pregnancy and exploitation, and helps them to explore and access the support, resources and opportunities necessary to be safe, to grow strong, and to make positive choices in their lives.

The mission of Girls Education International is to expand and support educational opportunities for underserved females in remote and developing regions of the world. We work with existing non-governmental and nonprofit organizations in the regions we serve. These local organizations already have relationships and infrastructures in the rural communities where we work that allow us to build upon and maximize existing resources.

Mission To encourage girls of any age of any background to consider and pursue math and science-related studies and careers by introducing them to the world of science in fun and exciting ways Objectives To increase the number of women in math and science occupations (science, math, engineering & technology = STEM) To create a network of girls so that they meet one another and form future friendships that will encourage them to reach their potential To create a link between girls and real scientists and mathematicians so they can explore dreams and possibilities for the future To provide an outlet for professionals, with particular emphasis on females in math, science and technology fields, to work together, meet one another and contribute to this worthy mission To booster self-confidence of girls and women, especially those who may not have positive influences or economic advantages Vision We envision a balanced world where girls from any nation, any background and of any age know they have the possibility and choice to enter the world of math, science and technology and to realise that their future is full of possibilities

Strong Women, Strong Girls (SWSG) empowers girls to imagine a broader future through a curriculum grounded on female role models delivered by college women mentors, who are themselves mentored by professional women. Our vision is that all girls will realize their inner strengths to dream and do. We serve the Pittsburgh and Boston areas.