Chica Project

Chica Project’s "Estoy Aqui" (I Am Here): Strengthening the Mental Health of Latinx and Other Young Women of Color

Chica Project works to destigmatize and decolonize mental health through a social-emotional program for young women of color.

CATEGORY: Strengthening Partner Capacity
LOCATION: Quincy, MA
AMOUNT: $40,000
YEAR AWARDED: 2022
WEBSITE: https://www.chicaproject.org/


Being Yourself is Good Enough

Through advocacy, education, and counseling, teen immigrants connected to Bridges from Borders are exposed to community-based tools that build confidence, provide a sense of belonging, and empower them to learn and grow on their journey toward mental wellbeing. As immigrants living in Western New York, these teens have some things in common; however, the intersection … Continued