Cool Girls, Inc.

Our friends have been strong supporters of our mission to empower girls for over 10 years. Day 3, we visited their DC offices and learned about careers in law (and in law firms) as well as how current laws impact our daily lives.

We couldn’t visit DC without hanging out with our 2021 Cool Girl of the Year, Destiny! Destiny led us on a fascinating tour of Rayburn House as well as her alma mater . It was great seeing you, Destiny!



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Next up, a tour of the Capitol and visit with our 2023 Cool Woman of the Year, Congresswoman Lucy McBath. It was such a pleasure meeting with her and learning about civic service and how to make a positive impact on your community.

Thank you for your time and leadership,

Upon arrival at DC, we toured the and explored the world of natural sciences.

Day 2 started with an amazing campus tour of the . We have so much more planned, stay tuned!!

Now boarding!! We are off to Washington, DC for this year’s Extreme College Road trip! Follow us all week as our Cool Scholars tour various college campuses, visit local attractions, and learn more about the vibrant communities in DC.

🌟 This year, we awarded 21 Cool Girls with the Cool Girls Scholarship. Five of these incredible young women graduated high school this May.

Congratulations to our Class of 2024 Cool Girls Scholarship recipients who are breaking barriers, defying expectations, and showing us what it means to be strong, smart, and unstoppable. Here's to the next generation of trailblazers enrolling in college this fall! 🎓

Our first day at the Black Girls Dream Conference was phenomenal! From making music with AI to hair braiding to learning how to tell our stories, girls had a day of engaging and empowering sessions!

We can’t wait for day 2!!

We are so excited to be at the Dream Conference happening today and tomorrow. We are looking forward to an empowering day of workshops and meeting new friends.

Here's to strong women: may we know them, may we be them, may we raise them. Let's uplift and support each other because when girls support girls, incredible things happen. "

Welcome to Hot Pink Party: Miami Nights! We’re all set to dazzle, dance, and donate to support our life-changing programs. Swipe through to see the dazzling decor and the vibrant vibes we’ve brought to life tonight. Let’s make it a night to remember!

Tonight is the night! Our volunteers and staff are hard at work transforming the Loews Atlanta Hotel into a vibrant tropical paradise. We’re bringing the sizzle of Miami to Atlanta for a night of glamour and giving back at Hot Pink Party: Miami Nights. Get ready for an unforgettable evening celebrating our amazing honorees and supporting our mission to empower girls. Stay tuned for live updates!

We are excited to celebrate and honor our 2024 Cool Community Partner, Primerica at our annual Hot Pink Party tomorrow night.

Over the past decade, Primerica has been an instrumental ally, generously contributing over $300,000 and dedicating more than 1000 hours of executive-level volunteer leadership to our mission. Through our partnership with Primerica and their support, we have positively impacted the lives of countless girls in Atlanta.

Congratulations, Primerica! We appreciate your commitment to inspiring girls to change their world.

Countdown Alert- 1 more day until the coolest party of the year! Get ready to step into a slice of Miami right here in Atlanta at Hot Pink Party: Miami Nights. It’s all about glitz, glamour, and giving back. We can't wait to celebrate our 2024 Volunteers of the Year: Danielle Davenport and Monique Dyer; Cool Woman of Year: Melissa Proctor; and Cool Girl of the Year: Jovita Bell!

Dress code: Miami Chic
Location: Loews Atlanta Hotel
Time: 7 pm

Let's make a difference together!

🌟 Happy Volunteer Appreciation Week! 🌟 Thank you to all the amazing volunteers who dedicate their time and energy to supporting and empowering girls. Your passion and commitment do not go unnoticed - you are truly making a difference! Thank you for being a part of Cool Girls and for all that you do. 🙌💖

to last year's annual Hot Pink Party! We can't wait to see you this year - it's going to be bigger and better than ever! Get ready for a night filled with glitz, glamour, and of course, lots of hot pink 💖

✨ Don't miss your chance to win our Delta Vacations Golden Ticket raffle for the ultimate getaway to Tulum, Mexico! 🌴🌊 Immerse yourself in the beauty of ancient ruins, delicious cuisine, and stunning beaches with a lucky companion. Enter now for a chance to experience paradise! Raffle will be drawn at Hot Pink Party on Saturday, April 27. You do NOT need to be present to win. Scan QR code or visit https://ow.ly/FZQQ50RbBop to learn more and purchase tickets today!
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We're excited to announce our 2024 Cool Woman of the Year, Melissa Proctor, EVP and Chief Marketing Officer for the Atlanta Hawks and State Farm Arena. From her groundbreaking journey in the sports industry to her unwavering commitment to community engagement, Melissa embodies the values and vision that inspire us all. Through her book From Ball Girl to CMO, Melissa shared her personal story and insights, empowering countless women and girls to reach new heights in their careers and personal endeavors.

Melissa's story is one of resilience, creativity, and leadership, breaking barriers and setting new standards in a traditionally male-dominated field. She proves that with passion and perseverance, any dream is achievable.

As we celebrate Melissa's achievements, let's also be inspired to make our mark on the world, contributing positively and paving the way for future generations.

Congratulations, Melissa Proctor, our Cool Woman of the Year!

🌟 Exciting Announcement! 🌟 We are thrilled to introduce our amazing event chairs for the 2024 Hot Pink Party - three of our past volunteers of the year!

Meet Rita, Terra, and Wanda, whose dedication, passion, and incredible contributions to Cool Girls have transformed the lives of countless girls in Atlanta. As former Volunteers of the Year, they've shown exceptional leadership and commitment to our mission of empowering girls, making them the perfect team to lead our most important fundraiser of the year.

Stay tuned for more updates. Let's make a difference together, one girl at a time.

🗓️ Save the Date: Saturday, April 27th
📍 Location: Loews Atlanta Hotel
🌐 More details and how you can support: https://thecoolgirls.org/events/hot-pink-party/

We are beyond excited to announce our 2024 Cool Girl of the Year, Jovita Bell. Jovita joined Cool Girls in the 2nd grade. She was an active member of Cool Girls from the start, participating in Girls Club, Cool Sisters, Camp Pink, and Cool Scholars. A recipient of the Cool Girls Scholarship and a Posse Scholar, Jovita is a junior at Brandeis University majoring in Neuroscience on the pre-dental track.

She is an active member of her student body as a health coordinator for Advocates 4 Health, a peer advocate at the Prevention, Advocacy and Research Center (PARC), co-founder of Da Book Collective (book club), and an active member of Brandeis’ Black Student Organization and African Student Organization. Jovita is passionate about advocating for health inequities and disparities that disproportionately impact the health and wellness of marginalized groups and this is evident by her campus and volunteer activism.

When asked about her participation in Cool Girls, Jovita shared:
"I wouldn’t be the person I am today without Cool Girls. Cool Girls was one of the first organizations that saw the potential of greatness within me and has constantly pushed me and provided me with resources and opportunities to reach my goals. Cool Girls taught me how to fully engage in my environment and has prepared me to be a leader. Without the love and guidance of Cool Girls, I would not be able to immerse myself in this new journey of my life."

Jovita, we are so proud of the phenomenal woman you are becoming. We can’t wait to celebrate you at this year’s Hot Pink Party.

Empower girls, change the world! This , let's celebrate all the incredible women and girls around the globe who are making a difference.

We are thrilled to announce our 2024 Volunteers of the Year, Danielle Davenport and Monique Dyer! (2/2)

Meet our Volunteer of the Year, Monique Dyer. Since 2014, Monique has shown unwavering dedication to empowering girls to embrace their self-worth through life skills workshops, yoga instruction, and mentoring. Her passion for uplifting others is truly inspirational! Join us in congratulating Monique on her tremendous contributions to our community. Thank you for all that you do!

We can't wait to celebrate both Danielle and Monique at this year’s Hot Pink Party!

We are thrilled to announce our 2024 Volunteers of the Year, Danielle Davenport and Monique Dyer! (1/2)

Meet our Volunteer of the Year, Danielle Davenport! Danielle has been a dedicated Cool Girls volunteer since 2015. From mentoring and chaperoning field trips to facilitating our Girls Club program, Danielle has been an incredible volunteer helping to empower girls in Atlanta to reach their fullest potential. Her impact is genuinely inspiring, and we are grateful for all she does. Join us in congratulating Danielle!

We can't wait to celebrate both Danielle and Monique at this year’s Hot Pink Party!

✨ Happy Women's History Month! Today we are celebrating our fearless founder, Dawn Smith. In 1989 with the support of Epiphany Episcopal Church and the Urban Training Organization, Dawn and a handful of dedicated volunteers set out to create a secure, supportive environment for girls living in East Lake Meadows. What started as a small group of 9 girls has multiplied to more than 6,000 girls EMPOWERED over the course of our 35 year history.

🤖💡 This week in Girls Club, we explored the world of Artificial Intelligence with volunteers from Primerica. From understanding how it works to predicting its future and preventing misuse, we dove deep into the cutting-edge tech that's shaping our world.

Thank you for all you do to inspire Cool Girls to change their world. We wish you and your loved ones peace, joy, and warm wishes this holiday season and throughout the coming year.

Happening now: Holiday Shopping Day!!! Today we invited over 200 Cool Girls to our Winter Wonderland to receive holiday gifts and more goodies!