ABOUT US
In the fall of 2022, the leaders of 3D Girls, Inc. and Girls of Excellence, Inc., Raioni Madison and Toya Russell-Phillips, saw a need for greater collaboration among girl-serving organizations in the Atlanta area. They gathered 11 leaders from local organizations for quarterly conversations and professional development experiences. These gatherings offered a space to build community, capacity, and collaboration among the leaders, and they quickly realized the power of working together.
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In the months that followed, the group continued to meet and discuss ways to improve the lives of girls in Atlanta and surrounding areas. The work was done to develop an infrastructure for collaborating and raising funding. They began to implement programs and initiatives that had a real impact on girls' lives. In 2024, the group launched The Girls Cooperative, Inc., a non-profit organization. At the core of the Girls Cooperative philosophy lies the belief that every girl possesses immense potential, waiting to be unlocked.
OUR MISSION
WHO WE ARE
EVENTS
Camp Session - ​June 1 - 28, 2026
Our wildly anticipated four-week summer camp supports rising 3rd-8th grade girls. Our program supports the social and emotional needs of adolescent girls all while exposing and empowering them to pursue STEAM (science, technology, [entrepreneurship], arts, and math) pathways.
Girls Link Up Summer Camp
Applications Open: March 1
SAVE THE DATE
This year’s gathering is centered around The Legacy Table — an intentional space where women across generations come together to honor legacy, share stories, and create meaningful connection, all while supporting the work of 3D Girls, Inc.
Last year, we witnessed powerful moments of reflection, joy, and intergenerational bonding. This year, we’re expanding both the experience and the impact — creating space not only for mothers and daughters, but for all women honoring the maternal figures who shaped them.
Her Legacy Tea March 14
our purpose
The Girls Cooperative unites a diverse coalition of 501c3 organizations with a shared mission to advocate for girls' needs, build the capacity of girl-serving organizations, and celebrate the achievements and potential of young women through impactful programming and advocacy across organizations.
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The Cooperative aims to:
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Create a Community for Collaboration: Provide a space for girl-serving organizations to share resources, ideas, and best practices to strengthen their collective impact.
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Advocate for Girls: Address systemic challenges facing girls in underserved communities through unified advocacy and public policy efforts.
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Celebrate Girls: Highlight the accomplishments and potential of girls through annual programming and awareness campaigns designed to inspire and empower.
