When did you last let someone truly check on you? Check On Your Girls is a Tampa Bay nonprofit creating intentional spaces where women and girls find real community, real support, and a village that shows up.
30 Minutes, Give or Take is a Check On Your Girls conversation series built around one simple idea: What if the measure of our connection isn’t how many people watch us, but how many people feel seen because of us?
We sit down with women, community voices, wellness professionals, and everyday people with something real to share. We talk about the milestones, the lessons, the heavy things we’re carrying, and the health and wellness journeys we are all navigating.
Listen hereChecking in with Allysen Kerr, founder of The Lelora Foundation and our first community partner
Where Every Girl & Woman Belongs
Check On Your Girls creates age-intentional programming so every girl, teen, and woman has a space designed specifically for where she is in life — and so no one has to walk alone through it.
Confidence-building, creative expression, and age-appropriate community experiences that help girls discover who they are before the world tells them who to be.
Real conversations about mental health, relationships, identity, and self-worth — in a space where teen girls are seen, heard, and equipped to navigate their hardest years.
Workshops, Check-Ins, and community for women navigating careers, motherhood, grief, purpose, and everything in between — no polish required, just honest connection.
A sensory-friendly, inclusive experience for wheelchair users, non-verbal children, and families who are often underserved — designed so every child and family feels deeply supported and seen.
Learn More ✦Practical financial education, career exploration, and hands-on skills for women and girls — helping turn potential into opportunity through learning, connection, and access to resources.
Learn More ✦Who We Are
Check On Your Girls Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that brings women and girls together through intentional workshops, honest conversation, and the kind of community most of us have been quietly craving.
"We ensure no woman or girl has to hold it all in. Being seen and heard isn't rare here. It's the norm."
We partner with therapists, wellness professionals, and community leaders to bring real resources to the women who need them most - right here in Tampa Bay.
We support growth across all 6 pillars of life:
The problem we're solving: Most women are carrying more than they should have to carry alone. Most girls are navigating their hardest years without the community and confidence-building they deserve. We close that gap.
How We Flow
Our signature gathering. Structured, intentional, and designed to leave you feeling less alone and more equipped for life.
In-person and virtual workshops where women and young girls gather for guided reflection and shared experience. Come as you are. Leave knowing you are not alone.
We bring therapists, fitness pros, beauty and wellness experts, and community leaders into the room so you walk away with actual resources, not just inspiration.
We connect women with mental health professionals, financial educators, and wellness experts - people who show up as fellow villagers, not distant advisors.
Young girls deserve intentional environments to build confidence and grow outside of traditional school settings. Our youth programming creates exactly that.
Catch The Vibes
This is what showing up looks like. Real women. Real rooms. Real community across Hillsborough, Pinellas, and Pasco counties.
The Village Leaders
These women didn't just show up for the mission. They built it. Each one brings lived experience, professional expertise, and genuine love for this community.
Gina is a wife, bonus mom, and operations manager with a heart for inclusive, uplifting spaces. Check On Your Girls Inc. was born from seasons when she was struggling in silence with many of the things this mission is passionate about. She founded this organization to ensure no woman or girl has to hold it all in or have it all together. Here, being seen and heard isn't rare. It's the norm.
As COO of The Bureau Fashion Week, Mylitta integrates her philanthropic work into executive leadership, using fashion as a platform for women's social good. She brings a powerful lens of community, personal transformation, and wellness to everything she leads.
A U.S. Navy veteran, wife, mother, and servant of God, Latashia is a purpose-driven leader dedicated to service, personal growth, and making a meaningful impact in her community. She keeps our mission financially grounded and moving forward.
Arius is a mom, HR professional, and entrepreneur passionate about helping women find balance, purpose, and real community in everyday life. She keeps us organized, intentional, and moving in the right direction.
United For Healthier Women
We are proud to partner with organizations that share our mission of transforming the way women and girls experience health and wellness.
Come Be In the Room
COYG events are intentional spaces where women gather, connect, and celebrate each other. Same heart as the Check-In, same community you know and trust.
Check On Your Girls Inc. Presents
Every first Saturday, pour your cup and pull up a seat. Jesus & Coffee is a warm, welcoming gathering where faith and community meet. Join us in person or virtually for an intentional morning of connection, conversation, and encouragement rooted in faith.
When
Every first Saturday of the month. All are welcome.
Format
A mix of virtual and in-person. Attend however works best for you.
The Vibe
Faith-centered, community-forward, and built around real connection over good coffee.
Registration
Register using our form to secure your spot for the next gathering.
Check On Your Girls Inc. Presents
An annual Check-In dedicated to fibroid and pelvic health, bringing together medical professionals, women with lived experiences, and loved ones for honest conversation, real education, and access to resources — beyond the diagnosis and into symptoms, advocacy, relationships, and support.
When
Annually, every July or August. Exact date to be announced.
Format
In-person Check-In, with future live-streaming for those who can't attend in person.
The Vibe
Medical experts, testimonials, activities, networking, and honest conversation and connection.
Registration
Stay updated, learn more, and register on our Eventbrite page.
We Saved You a Seat
Every woman who wants a seat at the table should have one. For every COYG event, we set aside fully sponsored Village Seats for women who need them. Applications are short, personal, and completely confidential.
"We're your village. We've got you."
Fill out a short application in your own words. There are no right or wrong answers. Every response is received with care and kept in full confidence.
Our team personally reviews every application with prayer and intention. Selected guests are notified by email ahead of the event.
That is all we ask. Come as you are. Your full admission is covered and the only thing you need to bring is yourself.
All applications are reviewed personally and held in complete confidence.
Stay Connected
Get one email a month - one story, one update, one way to get involved. No spam. No noise. Just real connection from Tampa Bay's women's community.
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Partner With Us
Women ages 18–45+ drive over 70% of consumer spending. They are household decision makers, community connectors, and loyal brand advocates. When you show up in a trust-based space like COYG, that loyalty follows your brand home.
Sponsorships may be tax deductible. COYG is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit. EIN: 93-4237633
Tribe Love Donation
Every dollar goes toward creating the kind of space women actually need. No overhead fluff. Just real impact.
Beyond Cash
We accept gifts of appreciated stock through direct transfer from your brokerage account. Contact us for transfer instructions.
If you're age 70½ or older, you may give directly from your IRA to support our mission tax-free. We can provide everything you need including our legal nonprofit name, EIN, and transfer instructions.
Invest in your own growth while fueling ours. Every workbook purchase supports our mission directly.
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Your time and talent matter just as much as a donation. Find your place in the village - on the ground, behind a camera, or online.
Online engagement and support. Show up in the digital space, amplify the message, and help our community grow.
Photos, videos, and storytelling. Help us capture and share the moments that move people to act.
On-site event support. Be there in person when it matters most and help create the experience women remember.
We Keep It Real
Every dollar has a home. Here is exactly where your support goes.
How Your
Your donations keep our programs accessible to the women and girls who need them most.
Funds directly support:
Hosting intentional gatherings where women and girls can grow, connect, and be seen.
Supporting emotional, mental, physical, spiritual & intellectual well-being.
Providing tools, guides & materials that empower women & young girls.
Covering venue costs, supplies, technology & day-to-day operations.
Ensuring our programs remain accessible to those who may not otherwise have it.
Donation &
All donations are voluntary and support nonprofit programming and operations.
Donations are non-refundable unless otherwise stated.
Your support keeps our doors open and our programs running. Every contribution directly funds the spaces where women and girls show up and transform.
Thank you!
For helping us make a real impact in our community.
"A copy of the official registration and financial information may be obtained from the Division of Consumer Services by calling toll-free (800-435-7352) within the state. Registration does not imply endorsement, approval, or recommendation by the state."
Check On Your Girls Inc. is a tax-exempt organization under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. EIN: 93-4237633
In accordance with IRS regulations, no goods or services were provided in exchange for contributions. The full amount of your gift is tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.
Your Privacy. Your Trust. Our Promise.
Check On Your Girls Inc. is committed to protecting your privacy and being transparent about how we collect, use, and safeguard your information.
We may collect the following when you interact with our website, events, or forms:
We take reasonable measures to protect your information. All payment processing is handled through secure third-party platforms. We do not store full credit card information.
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information.
You may opt out of communications at any time by clicking "unsubscribe" in our emails or contacting us directly.
We may use trusted third-party platforms such as donation processors or email services. These providers have their own privacy policies.
Questions about this Privacy Policy? Reach us at connect@checkonyourgirls.org
Thank you for trusting us. We are honored to be part of your journey. 💛
The Village Hub
Resources, recaps, and reflections — all in one place for the women of this village.
Village Hub
Real talk and gentle guidance to help you check on yourself and the women around you.
Check-In Guide
You have a feeling something is off. Here's how to recognize when a woman needs support — and what to actually say.
Read the guide →Check-In Guide
She looks fine. She shows up and smiles. But the signs are there if you know what to look for.
Read the guide →Village Hub
Relive the moments, the magic, and the memories from our gatherings. Every recap is a reminder of what we build together.
Click or tap any photo to view it full size.
Village Hub
A quiet room for reflection. Use these prompts and wellness resources to protect your light, rediscover it, and let it shine.
Check in with yourself, check on your girls — our signature guided moment to reflect, connect, and be honest, every time we gather.
Fibroid & Pelvic Health Resource Guide
Scan the QR code above for fibroid and pelvic health resources, or tap the image to view it larger.
Building Skills. Creating Opportunities. Changing Lives.
At Check On Your Girls Inc., we believe every woman and girl deserves the opportunity to learn, grow, discover her potential, and build a future she feels confident about.
Through The Village to Opportunity Initiative, we are expanding our commitment to helping women and girls access practical knowledge, develop valuable skills, explore career and business opportunities, and build connections that support their personal and economic growth.
Our vision is simple: to help turn potential into opportunity by making learning, skill development, and access to resources more attainable.
Financial stability and access to opportunity remain challenges for many families. Hard work matters, but having access to the right information, training, support, and connections can also make a meaningful difference.
According to the 2026 United For ALICE Florida Report, approximately 47% of Florida households were below the ALICE Threshold in 2024. This includes 12.4% of households living in poverty and another 34.5% classified as ALICE, meaning Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed. These households earn above the federal poverty level but do not earn enough to afford basic living expenses in their communities.
The workforce landscape also highlights the importance of career awareness and skill development. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the average hourly wage in the Tampa Bay metropolitan area was $31.96 in May 2025, compared with the national average of $33.54. Wages vary considerably by occupation, experience, and qualifications, making career exploration and informed decisions about training important parts of planning for the future.
There are resources and workforce services available in our region. CareerSource Tampa Bay reported assisting 18,613 individuals and placing 4,430 individuals into employment during Program Year 2024–2025. These results demonstrate that workforce support is active in our community. We see an opportunity to help more women and girls discover pathways, strengthen their skills, and connect their interests and goals with available resources and opportunities.
For us, this work begins before someone is ready to apply for a job, launch a business, or pursue a certification. It begins with exposure, education, encouragement, and the opportunity to see what is possible.
Financial Food for Thought will create opportunities for women to learn, ask questions, explore possibilities, and make more informed decisions about their financial and professional futures.
Through practical financial education and conversations with knowledgeable professionals, participants will explore topics such as budgeting, credit, financial wellness, career planning, professional development, compensation, investing, and entrepreneurship.
We want women to feel more equipped to understand their finances, recognize their strengths, explore their interests, and take intentional steps toward their personal goals.
A skill can open a door, and the right opportunity can help someone walk through it.
Through Skills to Opportunity, we aim to connect participants with learning experiences, career exploration, skills development, certification pathways, and resources that can support employment, career advancement, and entrepreneurship.
Whether someone is exploring a new career, building on existing experience, or looking for a way to turn a personal interest into a professional opportunity, our goal is to help make the next step easier to identify and pursue.
We believe girls should have opportunities to discover their interests, develop practical skills, and explore possibilities for their futures from an early age.
Girls With Skills will introduce age-appropriate creative, technical, and entrepreneurial learning experiences. Potential areas of exploration include hair braiding, nail art, design, photography, creative projects, financial literacy, leadership, and the fundamentals of starting a business.
Beyond learning a skill, girls will have opportunities to build confidence, practice problem-solving, explore their creativity, and understand how their interests may connect to future careers or business ideas.
Our goal is to help girls recognize that their talents have value and that there are many different ways to build a meaningful future.
Through The Village to Opportunity Initiative, we aim to:
During our first year, from October 2026 through September 2027, our proposed goals are to reach 100 women and girls through program activities, support 25 girls in completing a creative or practical skills track, and help participating adults pursue relevant training or certification opportunities where available and appropriate. We also aim to help participants strengthen their financial knowledge, increase their confidence, and identify practical next steps toward their goals.
These are goals we are working toward as the initiative develops. Our progress will be measured through participation, learning activities, participant feedback, and progress toward individual goals.
We envision a community where women have access to the knowledge and connections that help them make informed decisions, where career advancement and entrepreneurship feel more attainable, and where girls are encouraged to explore their abilities before they have to figure everything out on their own.
We want participants to leave with more than information. We want them to leave with new skills, greater clarity, meaningful connections, and a better understanding of the steps they can take next.
We also recognize that opportunity looks different for everyone. For one person, it may mean learning how to manage money with greater confidence. For another, it may mean pursuing a certification, preparing for a career change, or exploring a business idea. For a girl, it may begin with discovering a skill she never knew she could develop.
Every step forward matters.
We know that meaningful opportunities are created when people come together and share what they know, what they have learned, and what they can offer.
Check On Your Girls Inc. welcomes educators, professionals, entrepreneurs, business owners, skilled instructors, mentors, volunteers, and community members who believe in helping women and girls grow.
Whether you have knowledge to share, a skill to teach, a career path to introduce, or a desire to help create more opportunities for our community, there is room for you in the village.
Together, we can help women build confidence in their next steps, help girls discover what is possible, and create more pathways from potential to opportunity.
Because when we share knowledge, develop skills, and open doors for one another, we strengthen the entire community.
Policies & Accessibility
We believe in transparency, inclusion, and honoring the trust you place in us. Please review our policies below.
Welcome to Check On Your Girls Inc. By accessing or using this website, attending our events, or engaging with our programs and services, you agree to the following Terms & Conditions.
This website is intended to provide information, resources, community engagement, and educational content related to the mission of Check On Your Girls Inc. Users agree to use this website respectfully, lawfully, and in a manner that does not interfere with the operation or security of the site.
Content shared by Check On Your Girls Inc. is for educational, awareness, and community support purposes only and is not intended as medical, mental health, therapeutic, legal, or professional advice. Participation in programs, workshops, events, or discussions does not establish a professional-client relationship of any kind. If you are experiencing an emergency or crisis, please contact emergency services or a licensed professional provider.
Certain programs, workshops, or events may involve minors. Parent or guardian consent may be required for participation depending on the nature of the activity. Check On Your Girls Inc. reserves the right to deny participation when appropriate for safety, conduct, or compliance purposes.
Participation in events and activities hosted by Check On Your Girls Inc. is voluntary. Participants and/or guardians acknowledge and assume any risks associated with participation and release Check On Your Girls Inc., its volunteers, partners, sponsors, and affiliates from liability for injuries, damages, losses, or claims arising from participation.
By attending events, workshops, or programs hosted by Check On Your Girls Inc., participants acknowledge that photographs, video recordings, or other media may be captured and used for educational, promotional, marketing, website, or social media purposes unless written notice requesting exclusion is submitted in advance. For minors, parent or guardian consent may be required.
All website content including logos, branding, graphics, text, downloadable materials, and media are the property of Check On Your Girls Inc. unless otherwise stated. Content may not be copied, reproduced, distributed, or used without prior written permission.
This website may contain links to third-party websites or resources. Check On Your Girls Inc. is not responsible for the content, practices, or policies of third-party websites.
Check On Your Girls Inc. shall not be held liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or related damages arising from use of this website, participation in events, reliance on website content, or interactions connected to the organization.
Check On Your Girls Inc. reserves the right to update or modify these Terms & Conditions at any time without prior notice. Continued use of the website constitutes acceptance of any updates.
For questions regarding these Terms & Conditions, please contact:
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Check On Your Girls Inc. is committed to creating an inclusive, welcoming, and accessible experience for all website visitors and community members. We strive to improve accessibility and usability for individuals of all abilities and are continually working to enhance the user experience of our website and programs.
We aim to:
Accessibility is an ongoing effort, and we recognize that some areas of the website may continue to evolve as improvements are implemented.
If you experience difficulty accessing any part of this website, need accommodations for an event, or would like to report an accessibility concern, please contact us:
Check On Your Girls Inc.
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We value feedback and will make reasonable efforts to provide accessible solutions whenever possible.
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