In honor of International Day of the Girl, we're celebrating a major milestone, and we need YOUR help to bring it across the finish line.

After nearly a decade of meeting girls where they are; in schools, community centers, and borrowed spaces, Pretty Purposed is opening its very first dedicated home at St. Marks United Methodist Church, located in Petersburg, VA.

A Space Built for Girls, By Our Community

This isn't just a building. It's a promise. A place where over 200 girls ages 9–18 can gather, grow, and dream without limits.

Our new space will include: A welcoming meeting room for Girl Circles, Two bright classrooms for learning and creativity, Storage rooms to keep supplies organized and accessible, A safe, joyful environment designed just for them.

We're in the Home Stretch—But We Need Your Support

Thank you to those who will contribute and much gratitude to those who are already helping us get across the finish line. See current contributors below:

Bon Secours
United Healthcare
Dealmakers Real Estate Group (Leon Baptiste)

Our goal is to open the doors by November, and we're so close, but to make this space truly ready for our girls, we need essential items like:

Cleaning supplies to prep and maintain the space
Additional décor to make it warm, colorful, and inviting
Program materials for hands-on learning and activities
Furniture and supplies for two full classrooms -As you can see in the picture above, our girls are already settling in to one of our meeting rooms, adorned with pink chairs.

Why This Matters

Pretty Purposed serves girls in Petersburg, Hopewell, Dinwiddie, Sussex, and Richmond/Chesterfield, communities facing rich in strength but also facing disparities in health, education, and economic opportunity. Our Girl Circles provide mentoring, social-emotional learning, and life skills in a safe space where girls can grow and be themselves.

Having our own dedicated space means:

More girls reached with consistent, accessible programming
Better operations so we can focus on impact, not logistics
A permanent home where girls know they always belong

Goal: $2,500 by November

Together, we're not just building a space, we're building a future where every girl knows she is valued, capable, and Pretty Purposed.

Pretty Purposed Dream Space

By Pretty Purposed

Pretty Purposed Dream Space

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