PEARLS for Teen Girls

PEARLS for Teen Girls We believe that every girl is precious, unique and has the potential to succeed, no matter what.

PEARLS is a unique leadership development program serving girls middle school through high school, and beyond, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. We empower girls to live out the PEARLS values: Personal Responsibility, Empathy, Awareness, Respect, Leadership and Support.

Thank you for joining us at our CHEERS to PEARLS Who Cook event!Your presence made the evening unforgettable. A heartfel...
01/24/2025

Thank you for joining us at our CHEERS to PEARLS Who Cook event!

Your presence made the evening unforgettable. A heartfelt thank you to the incredible chefs who paired with our PEARLS girls to create a truly special experience:
- Josh Mendiola of Sanford Restaurant
- Tomira White of Delicious Bites
- Micaela Erickson and Joe Sutter of Radish MKE
- Shania Hutchins of Kinship Community Food Center's new Kinship Cafe

This event beautifully reflected the spirit of mentorship and collaboration, as our chefs guided and worked alongside PEARLS girls to craft delicious dishes and meaningful connections. We hope you left with both your hearts and stomachs full!

Your support helps us continue empowering the next generation of strong, confident leaders. 💜

Save the date for our next event, Inspired to Lead, April 17th, 2025 at the Baird Center! Stay tuned for ticket announcements!

📸 the amazing Lily Shea Photography!

PEARLS girls and the Radish MKE team, Micaela Erickson and Joe Sutter, working on their dishes for tonight!Just a few ti...
01/23/2025

PEARLS girls and the Radish MKE team, Micaela Erickson and Joe Sutter, working on their dishes for tonight!

Just a few tickets remaining to CHEERS to PEARLS who Cook -- get yours now for a night of mentorship and inspired cuisine! Other local chefs at the event will be Josh Mendiola of Sanford Restaurant, Tomira White of Delicious Bites, and Shania Hutchins of Kinship Community Food Center's new Kinship Cafe!

Grab your tickets here: https://givebutter.com/CHEERStoPEARLSwhoCOOK

Just a few tickets remaining to CHEERS to PEARLS who Cook -- our annual "friendraising" event. This year, PEARLS girls a...
01/22/2025

Just a few tickets remaining to CHEERS to PEARLS who Cook -- our annual "friendraising" event. This year, PEARLS girls are teaming up with local chefs Josh Mendiola of Sanford Restaurant, Tomira White of Delicious Bites, Micaela Erickson and Joe Sutter of Radish MKE, and Shania Hutchins of Kinship Community Food Center's new Kinship Cafe, for a night of mentorship and inspired cuisine.

Grab your tickets here: https://givebutter.com/CHEERStoPEARLSwhoCOOK

Last week, our Chef-PEARLS teams met and together dreamt up the inspired dishes you'll be able to savor tomorrow night!

CALLING MPS STUDENTS FOR THIS PEARLS CONNECT OPPORTUNITY!"We're excited to offer Milwaukee Public School Students 2 scho...
01/22/2025

CALLING MPS STUDENTS FOR THIS PEARLS CONNECT OPPORTUNITY!

"We're excited to offer Milwaukee Public School Students 2 scholarships of $10,000 each and 5 scholarships of $1,000 each to help you achieve your educational dreams!

Eligibility Requirements: Applicants must be attending or planning to attend a Historically Black College or University (HBCU)."

Students can apply here https://mpsfdn.awardspring.com/

Last week, the PEARLS team got together for two days to discuss PEARLS past, present and future! With the help of our st...
01/21/2025

Last week, the PEARLS team got together for two days to discuss PEARLS past, present and future! With the help of our staff, board and community members, we had honest and transparent conversations about where we see PEARLS in the future and our ability to reach these goals.

Huge thank you to our amazing Strategic Planning facilitators, Flower M Krutina from HueLife life and Lincoln Bacal from Bridgemakers. They did an excellent job facilitating activities that let us get to the root of the critical conversations we were having.

Want to give input on the future of PEARLS?

Fill out this form by January 31st!
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/LYPB5ZR?fbclid=IwY2xjawH8lPJleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHbG-9XtIMot7-9Q-u53qDt4tuEsIktM58WYX-w0gZ1KvjjInj0nv6gDVjQ_aem_MRZt2pcxpnf5s2jSfE1Fiw

Check out this Milwaukee Journal Sentinel article on our upcoming event, CHEERS to PEARLS who COOK!https://www.jsonline....
01/21/2025

Check out this Milwaukee Journal Sentinel article on our upcoming event, CHEERS to PEARLS who COOK!

https://www.jsonline.com/story/entertainment/dining/2025/01/17/milwaukee-chefs-pearls-teens-team-up-for-delicious-fundraising-event/77675352007/

This is a free event coming up this Thursday, January 23rd, from 6-8pm at the ThriveOn building (2153 N Doctor M.L.K. Jr Dr, Milwaukee, WI 53212).

Join us for this heartwarming tasting menu where you'll witness how mentorship ignites potential, fuels passion, and transforms lives. Enjoy exclusive dishes, crafted with skill and dedication by our chef-mentee pairs, and experience firsthand the creativity and joy sparked by their collaboration.

Tickets are going quick so act now to get yours!! https://givebutter.com/CHEERStoPEARLSwhoCOOK

Groups are cancelled today (1/21/25) due to inclement weather. Stay warm!
01/21/2025

Groups are cancelled today (1/21/25) due to inclement weather. Stay warm!

Are you interested in supporting the growth and development of of our Milwaukee youth? Paired with delicious food and ta...
01/20/2025

Are you interested in supporting the growth and development of of our Milwaukee youth? Paired with delicious food and talented chefs? Come check out our free event, CHEERS to PEARLS Who Cook, at the ThiveOn King building with Josh Mendiola of Sanford Restaurant, Tomira White of Delicious Bites, Micaela Erickson and Joe Sutter of Radish MKE, and Shania Hutchins of Kinship Community Food Center's new Kinship Cafe!

CHEERS to PEARLS Who Cook on January 23rd, from 6-8pm at 2153 N Doctor M.L.K. Jr Dr, Milwaukee, WI 53212! Free parking in a garage available.

Reserve your spot so that you can savor the flavor inspired by PEARLS in every bite. Limited attendance, so don’t delay and register today for an evening of delicious cuisine and meaningful impact.
https://givebutter.com/CHEERStoPEARLSwhoCOOK

Remembering Dr. Martin Luther King Jr, a man who will always be a symbol of strength, hope and peace as we continue to f...
01/20/2025

Remembering Dr. Martin Luther King Jr, a man who will always be a symbol of strength, hope and peace as we continue to fight for a just and fair America.

"Life's most persistent and urgent question is, What are you doing for others?"

The PEARLS office will be closed today, tomorrow we'll be back with group starting and ready to continue serving girls in Greater Milwaukee!

We are honored and excited to announce that we have been chosen to participate in a special charitable giving campaign, ...
01/16/2025

We are honored and excited to announce that we have been chosen to participate in a special charitable giving campaign, sponsored and funded by Target. And you have the chance to help direct a portion of Target’s donation to us!

Now through March 31st vote for us through the Target Circle program to help determine how Target’s donation will be divvied up. Find out more about Target Circle here: www.target.com/circle

We’re asking our supporters to help us make the most of this incredible opportunity. Every vote counts to help us receive a portion of the available Target funds as we continue our mission to improve quality of life and strengthen our community one girl at a time by empowering young women and gender-expansive youth with self-development tools, guidance and support to strive for better, brighter futures by living out the PEARLS values: Personal Responsibility, Empathy, Awareness, Respect, Leadership and Support

Don’t forget, as you earn more votes, you can keep voting multiple times during the campaign!

Thank you for your support, and we encourage you to share your support for us (and your thanks to Target) on social media throughout the duration of the voting!

Participating Targets are in Grafton, Kohler, Hudson, Sturgeon Bay, Green Bay West, Bellevue, Marshfield, Wausau, Stevens Point, LaCrosse, Eau Claire, Oshkosh, Appleton, Fond du Lac, Delafield, Lake Geneva, Pleasant Prairie, Racine, Janesville, Sun Prairie, Madison State Street, Madison East, Madison Hilldale, Madison West, Fitchburg, Brookfield, Menomonee Falls, Franklin, New Berlin, Oak Creek, Waukesha, Waukesha South, Milwaukee Chase, West Milwaukee, Glendale North Shore, Wauwatosa, and West Allis.

Are you interested in supporting the growth and development of of our Milwaukee youth? Paired with delicious food and ta...
01/15/2025

Are you interested in supporting the growth and development of of our Milwaukee youth? Paired with delicious food and talented chefs? Come check out our free event, CHEERS to PEARLS Who Cook, at the ThiveOn King building with Josh Mendiola of Sanford Restaurant, Tomira White of Delicious Bites, Micaela Erickson and Joe Sutter of Radish MKE, and Shania Hutchins of Kinship Community Food Center's new Kinship Cafe!

CHEERS to PEARLS Who Cook on January 23rd, from 6-8pm at 2153 N Doctor M.L.K. Jr Dr, Milwaukee, WI 53212! Free parking in a garage available.

Reserve your spot so that you can savor the flavor inspired by PEARLS in every bite. Limited attendance, so don’t delay and register today for an evening of delicious cuisine and meaningful impact. https://givebutter.com/CHEERStoPEARLSwhoCOOK

PEARLS Connect Opportunity!"Wisconsin Educational Opportunity Programs (WEOP) and the Marquette University   Educational...
01/15/2025

PEARLS Connect Opportunity!

"Wisconsin Educational Opportunity Programs (WEOP) and the Marquette University Educational Opportunity Program are excited to announce our collaboration and partnership for the Wisconsin Statewide 2025 Precollege Fair! This annual event will take place on Saturday, February 1, 2025 at Marquette University – Monaghan Grand Ballroom, from 10a to 2p. Attendees will learn about scholarships and state-wide precollege opportunities. This year’s fair will also offer interactive FAFSA workshops at 10:30a and 12:30p."

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/wisconsin-precollege-fair-2025-tickets-1106702329459

Congratulations to our President & CEO, Dr. Tiffany Tardy, on being named one of Milwaukee Business Journal's 40 Under 4...
01/14/2025

Congratulations to our President & CEO, Dr. Tiffany Tardy, on being named one of Milwaukee Business Journal's 40 Under 40 honorees!

We are so proud of Tiffany’s achievements and her commitment to empowering the next generation of young women. Milwaukee’s future is brighter because of leaders like you!

For decades, the Business Journal has spotlighted some of the young men and women who are doing the most to shape their organizations and help lead Southeast Wisconsin into the future. Here's this year's class.

At PEARLS, we are dedicated to creating a lasting impact in our community, and as we look ahead, we want to hear from yo...
01/10/2025

At PEARLS, we are dedicated to creating a lasting impact in our community, and as we look ahead, we want to hear from you!

Your feedback is essential in ensuring our strategic vision reflects the needs, hopes, and aspirations of the girls we serve.

Take this brief survey to share your thoughts, ideas, and vision for how we can strengthen our impact and empower even more girls in the greater Milwaukee community.

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/LYPB5ZR

The deadline has been extended to January 31st!

Join us in giving a huge congratulations to our Lead Program Coordinator, La'Daja Miller, who was named Mentor of the Ga...
01/09/2025

Join us in giving a huge congratulations to our Lead Program Coordinator, La'Daja Miller, who was named Mentor of the Game by Mentor Milwaukee!

We are so grateful to have La'Daja as part of our team. Her dedication at PEARLS and beyond is shaping a brighter future for all!

Thank you for your incredible work! 💜

At PEARLS, we are dedicated to creating a lasting impact in our community, and as we look ahead, we want to hear from yo...
01/07/2025

At PEARLS, we are dedicated to creating a lasting impact in our community, and as we look ahead, we want to hear from you!

Your feedback is essential in ensuring our strategic vision reflects the needs, hopes, and aspirations of the girls we serve.

Take this brief survey to share your thoughts, ideas, and vision for how we can strengthen our impact and empower even more girls in the greater Milwaukee community.

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/LYPB5ZR

Please kindly fill out the survey by Sunday, January 13th, 2025.

The PEARLS team is officially back and ready for another amazing year!Groups will be starting again January 21st.  💜😊Not...
01/06/2025

The PEARLS team is officially back and ready for another amazing year!

Groups will be starting again January 21st. 💜😊

Not a PEARLS girl but want to be? Sign up here! https://www.pearlsforteengirls.com/groups

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1805 N Drive Martin Luther King Dr
Milwaukee, WI
53212

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Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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