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EMPOWERING GIRLS THROUGH PLAY

Increasing Girls'

Participation in Sports

Building &

Maintaining Health & Wellness

Developing

Leadership

& Life Skills

Increasing

Confidence &

Self-Esteem

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Mission: PowerPlay advances the lives of girls through sports, helping them grow physically, emotionally and academically stronger.

PowerPlay's programming focuses on teaching girls fundamental skills in a variety of sports so they become confident in their athletic abilities and enjoy playing.

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About Powerplay

PowerPlay serves one of the most vulnerable, at-risk populations in NYC:

1000+

Youth

served annually

94%

Of Color

(primarily Black and Latinx)

5 - 18

Year Olds

from low-income
neighborhoods facing multiple
systemic barriers to success

5

Boroughs

of NYC offering PowerPlay
programming

30

Program Sites

PowerPlay programs reflect the fundamental principles of our Vision

We keep girls active and provide a safespace to raise self-confidence and foster a healthy and well-balanced life style.

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Powerplay is the Lead Agency for the Stars Citywide Girls Initiative

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#Powergirls

Sports were part of my family's life, but I didn't play because I didn't know how. PowerPlay taught me how to play. Now, I can't even pick a favorite sport because I like to play them all.

- Sydelcis M., The Young Women's Leadership Schools.

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