A Sisters Circle mentee at her graduation with mentors and family

Our Impact

This is what success
looks like.

Our evidence-based model provides access to new opportunities, sparks mutual learning and growth, and expands each young woman's vision of herself and her future.

Quantitative

Outcomes you can measure.

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of current matches are in consistent contact

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of mentees report high satisfaction with their mentors

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middle school student retention

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high school student retention

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of the Class of 2026 graduated from high school

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went on to college or career training

Qualitative

What our girls ask of us.

Our young women's voices matter most. Each year, we survey our middle and high school girls to see what they identify as real needs in their lives. Collectively, they believe Sisters Circle makes a significant impact in these ways:

Awareness

  • Broaden my life experience with new and different things to do with people of different backgrounds
  • Introduce me to new things
  • Get out of the house
  • Learn about other cultures and traditions

Acceptance

  • Create a safe space to share where I don't feel judged
  • Listen to me if I have things I want to get off my chest
  • Have great conversations with a mentor I know I can trust
  • Seek a larger community of supporters

Advancement

  • Guide me into a better path during my last year in high school
  • Assist me with college options
  • Help me prepare for the future and learn more about myself
  • Support of my goals and dreams

The stories behind the numbers.

In her own words.

Priya has helped me make connections with important college people, stay on track with school, and make sure I'm always happy.

Sisters Circle gives me opportunities for things I didn't think were possible. It helps me learn more about myself and supports my goals and dreams.

Samra has opened my mind to so many things the world has to offer.

Catherine always listens to me, encourages me, and gives me helpful advice when I need it. She is someone I can trust and count on, and that means a lot to me.

Denise has attended every play I've been in and has been present for parent teacher conferences with my mom. She sends me motivation quotes to help me with having confidence and self esteem.

Nishka is someone I truly trust and feel comfortable with.

Priya has helped me make connections with important college people, stay on track with school, and make sure I'm always happy.

Sisters Circle gives me opportunities for things I didn't think were possible. It helps me learn more about myself and supports my goals and dreams.

Samra has opened my mind to so many things the world has to offer.

Catherine always listens to me, encourages me, and gives me helpful advice when I need it. She is someone I can trust and count on, and that means a lot to me.

Denise has attended every play I've been in and has been present for parent teacher conferences with my mom. She sends me motivation quotes to help me with having confidence and self esteem.

Nishka is someone I truly trust and feel comfortable with.

Grounded in research.

Every Sisters Circle match builds these skills by design, one outing and one conversation at a time.

The Collaborative for Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning (CASEL) identifies five core competencies that prepare young people to thrive in school, work, and life — self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, relationship skills, and responsible decision-making — and decades of research show that consistent, caring relationships with adults are among the most powerful ways to develop them.