LEAD Program

Our girls leadership program is a structured, multi-session series for middle school girls ages 11 to 15.

Summer Fashion Camp

Girls learn to craft their designs, launch a fashion business, and rip the runway at Winston-Salem Fashion Week!

Girls Rising Expo

Girls and their parents/guardians gather for a fun-filled day of learning, sharing and future planning.

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Join Us for the 2025 Annual Soirée to support LEAD Girls.

Planning for the 2025 LEAD Girls Soirée will launch in the Fall.
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Event Details

Sunday, March 16, 2025
5:30pm – 7:30pm
at

The Arts Council
251 N Spruce Street
Winston-Salem, NC

We will have lots of heavy hors d’oeuvres, specialty cocktails, and a photo-booth area to capture the night!

Dress code:
Professional or business casual attire.

Join us at the 9th Annual Anniversary Soirée & Leading the Way Awards to support LEAD Girls.

You’re invited to an event that willshape the future of girls’ lives. Join us for a special evening of food, celebration, and fundraising as we unveil our strategic plan and vision for the next three years.

This year marks nine years of transforming our local community for girls! We are excited to honor the progress we’ve made — all thanks to your continued support. As a champion for girls, you play a pivotal role in shaping our girls’ futures, and they need you.

Rooted in strength and grounded for growth, we are building a stronger world for our girls — together. We hope to see you there! 

Can’t attend? You can still make change by investing in our work.

Join us in making a difference.

Tickets are on sale now! Online auction is now live! 

9th Anniversary Soirée Sponsors

Table Sponsors

Morgan Reitzel
Lucia Higgins
Forsyth Tech Foundation
Michelle Cook
Winston-Salem State University
Neighbors For Better Neighborhoods

Supporters & Donors

M Creative
Anonymous
Green Bee Floral 

Tito’s Handmade Vodka

Lei Lei’s Cuisine 

Arts Council of Winston-Salem & Forsyth County
Capture Booth NC
Garner Foods
C Styles

Interested in sponsoring the 9th Anniversary Soirée?

Investing in LEAD Girls can change a girl, change a community, and change the world.

Our annual soirée celebrates the accomplishments of our girls, and recognizes the individuals, businesses and community leaders who help us make a difference.

This year our Changemakers Soirée will feature presentations from LEAD girls, and The Leading the Way Awards recognizing a volunteer and LEAD Girls, and the release of our annual impact report. Your support is an investment in our organization and in the future of our girls.

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