School & Community Based Circles

Our school and community based circles are spaces of joy where girls make friends, and learn new skills. School circles take place weekly or bi-weekly during or before school and utilize a strengths based curriculum that includes activities/topics such as self esteem, fitness, conflict resolution, hygiene, healthy relationships, and more.

Circle facilitators are typically teachers, social workers, college students, or school personnel. Volunteer mentors provide additional support and positive connections. Pretty Purposed girl circles are designed to increase self regulation, self esteem, and self management. We align our social emotional learning competencies with the standards with the goals set forth by the Virginia Department of Education.

Through our partnership with Voices for Virginia’s Children, we also engage girls through learning advocacy and storytelling skills, while rallying around an issue or policy that is important to them. Participants culminate their experience by meeting with state and local lawmakers on advocacy day at the General Assembly to champion youth perspective on policies.

Currently our circles span across Dinwiddie, Petersburg, Hopewell, and Sussex.

Hamilton at Altria Theater

Lion King at Altria Theater

Saturday Experiences & Field Trips

Weekends are for girl time and fun! Throughout the year, Pretty Purposed brings all of our sites and program participants together for trips and gatherings that foster a sense of community, cultural exposure, and fun.

Pretty Purposed leadhers cohort

Alumni Leadhers are ambassadors for our organization, gain access to leadership skills and training, and lend voice to girl centered work. Pretty Purposed rising 8th, 9th, and 10th graders are eligible to apply. Leadhers:

  • Attend Pretty Purposed training

  • Support Social Media Content Development & Engagement 

  • Work alongside our community council to provide feedback

  • Participate in youth voice related opportunities

  • Provide community outreach and program support  

  • Earn a stipend for their work

  • Commit to four hours a month of engagement

Apply here