Improving Reproductive Health Outcomes for Young Women

Join us for a podcast conversation with Chez Smith, the founder of Gyrls In The H.O.O.D. Foundation. We'll be discussing how black women face higher rates of maternal mortality than other groups due to a combination of access to health care, education, and racism in the health care system. Learn about how Girls in the Hood works to educate young women and help remove negative stigmas associated with their communities by debunking myths and providing education.

Plus, find out how you can get involved with the organization such as hosting a H.O.O.D. kit drive, volunteering, donating items like clothing and diapers to their H.O.O.D. closet or giving gift cards.


Learn more and get engaged: https://www.gyrlsinthehood.com/

Featured Organization
Gyrls In The H.O.O.D. Foundation

Mission

Gyrls In The H.O.O.D. Foundation mission is to increase positive reproductive health outcomes amongst adolescent females residing in urban areas considered "hood".

About

We also aim to redefine negative stereotypes placed on gyrls based on their zip codes.

Gyrls In The H.O.O.D Foundation core principles HEALTHY, OPTIMISTIC, OUTSTANDING, AND DETERMINED are integrated through our programs which revolve around sexual health education, community service, and excellence recognition.  This 501c(3) nonprofit organization that takes pride in meeting the basic needs of Chicagoland gyrls. We have engaged and served hundreds of gyrls across the city through education, empowerment, events.

We hope to one day have our own center to provide in house programming.

Women
Community & Economic Development
Human Services

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