Sisterhood · Mentorship · Wellness

A sisterhood that empowers her to become.

Building confidence, connection, and opportunity for girls and young women through mentorship, wellness, and community.

Who we are

Where girls find their people and their power.

Girlfriends Inc. creates spaces where girls and young women connect, grow, and support one another through mentorship, wellness, and community. What began as a school club at Douglass High School in Oklahoma City is now a nonprofit expanding into high school and college chapters.

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3Signature programs
Our mission
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“Every girl deserves a circle that believes in her.”

Through sisterhood, mentorship and wellness, we help girls and young women build confidence, connection and opportunity.

Beyond the program

Support that goes beyond the event.

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Mentorship

Guidance from women who have walked the path and want to see her win.

Wellness

Honest conversations about physical, mental, spiritual and sexual wellness.

Sisterhood

A circle of girls who show up, cheer loud and grow together.

Leadership

Chapters led by students, with room for every girl to step up.

Signature programs

Experiences designed to help her grow.

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Girlfriends Day

A day of connection, sisterhood and shared experiences that brings girls together.

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H.E.R. Wellness Event

A wellness gathering that opens honest conversations about physical, mental, spiritual and sexual wellness.

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Super Girls Day

A signature celebration of girls, community, confidence and empowerment.

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A twice-weekly after-school program model.

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Your people. Your purpose. Your next chapter.

Find your chapter, bring one to your school, or help us reach more girls.

Moments that matter

Sisterhood, in real life.

Highlights from Girlfriends Day, the H.E.R. Wellness Event and Super Girls Day.

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Girlfriends Day
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H.E.R. Wellness
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Super Girls Day
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Girlfriends Day
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H.E.R. Wellness
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Super Girls Day
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Chapter life
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Sisterhood
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Our chapters

A network that keeps growing.

One active chapter and three more forming at high schools and universities.

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In formation

Langston University

University chapter
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University of Central Oklahoma

University chapter
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In formation

Grambling State University

University chapter
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Founder & Executive Director

Simone Burrough

Simone Burrough founded Girlfriends Inc. at Douglass High School in Oklahoma City and grew it from a school club into a nonprofit expanding into new high school and college chapters.

She is currently a junior at Langston University studying Psychology and Business Administration.

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Board & leadership

The women behind the mission.

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Voices

In her words.

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Girlfriends Inc. member

“Member reflection coming soon.”

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Girlfriends Inc. member

“Member reflection coming soon.”

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Girlfriends Inc. member

“Member reflection coming soon.”

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FAQ

Questions, answered.

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Girls and young women who want sisterhood, mentorship and a community that supports their growth.

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