National Women & Girls in Sports Day

The Mission of Dream Big! is to help girls and young women from economically disadvantaged communities to achieve their dreams by providing them with the equipment, sports attire, athletic footwear, program & college showcase fees, and leadership training needed to participate in sports and physical activities. Activities that contribute to their health, education, and overall well-being.

Dream Big! works to breakdown the economic barrier that prevents thousands of girls and young women in underserved communities from participating in sports and physical activities. in just 15 years Dream Big! equipment and sports attire grants, program and college showcase scholarships, sports clinics, and the Dream Big! Leadership Conferences have impacted over 100,000 girls and young women.

Our Vision: A world in which all girls and nonbinary youth grow into influential, capable adults, realizing the promise of their aspirations

Our Mission: To disrupt the violence that surrounds girls and nonbinary youth by amplifying their voices, emboldening their courage, and imparting critical life and self-defense skills so they can take on challenges with confidence.

We inspire girls to be joyful, healthy and confident using a fun, experience-based curriculum which creatively integrates running. We stand firm in our long-standing commitment to building a world where every person can know and activate their limitless potential. We value the dignity and humanity of all people and are dedicated to being an inclusive, diverse, equitable and accessible organization. Girls on the Run coaches, participants, and supporters strive to:

• Nurture physical, emotional and mental health
• Embrace differences and find strength in connectedness
• Express joy, optimism and gratitude through words, thoughts, and actions
• Stand up for self and others
• Recognize the power and responsibility to be intentional in decision making

Play Like a Girl!® is a national 501(c)3 nonprofit organization founded on the belief that girls given the opportunity to play on a team become women with the confidence to stand on their own. To accomplish this vision, we are on a mission to level the playing field for girls by leveraging the skills gained from sport to help propel young women into competitive, male-dominated careers in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). Play Like a Girl harnesses the collective power of women volunteers and male allies to unite around gender inequality and the critical role they play in inspiring the next generation of women leaders.

The Women's Foundation of Boston economically empowers women and girls in Greater Boston and across the Commonwealth through creating and funding high impact leadership and economic programs in partnership with women's and girls' nonprofits. To address the massive underinvestment in women and girls-serving nonprofits (only 1.4% in MA), we support projects that promote the economic advancement, leadership, and well-being of women and girls across Massachusetts. Since our first grant in 2018, we have committed over $8.5M in grants to support 112 programs across the state, positively impacting over 20,000 women and girls, in education, leadership and mentoring, and financial literacy and career development.

In 2023, the New England Patriots helped launch the first ever girls high school flag football league in eight Massachusetts high schools. That number nearly tripled to 23 teams in 2024, and we look forward to watching this sport continue to grow. Flag football is far more than just a sport; it cultivates teamwork, leadership, discipline, and confidence. We have seen firsthand how this game offers a supportive and inclusive environment where young women can push themselves, build valuable skills, and form meaningful relationships.