Causes: Children & Youth, Youth Development Programs

Mission: A Bigger Picture is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to making a lasting difference in the lives of girls in grades 7-10 through mentorship, exposure, community service and travel opportunities.

Results: -Partnered with the Forestville Boys and Girls Club and El Haynes Public Charter School -Received our first grant from Dosomething. org-Over the summer of 2011 the girls volunteered over 90 hours of community service through our program-In September 2012, A Bigger Picture, Inc. became a 501(c)(3) organization- We received a book grant from First Book DC that provided college prep materials for the girls in the program

Target demographics: Girls in grades 7-10

Geographic areas served: Washington, DC and Maryland

Programs: A Bigger Picture partners with schools and community centers to provide girls in the Washington, DC and Maryland area with:
•Educational and comprehensive workshops
•Exposure to new experiences through our enrichment activities
•An opportunity to give back through our community service projects
•Traveling opportunities In turn our girls are provided with:
•Leadership, confidence and forward-thinking skills
•A safe place to learn and grow outside of a traditional classroom setting
•Opportunities to develop positive relationships with other students and mentors
•A positive attitude towards school and academics