Our Mission
Get a GRIP (Girls Reaching their Ideal Potential) is a mentoring and leadership development program targeting teenagers in the New Castle County, Delaware area. It was birthed from the books, Get a GRIP and Girl, Get a GRIP, written by author, educator, and program director, Vonetta C. Pierce. There is a small fee to join. Get a GRIP is staffed by a dedicated group of volunteers who have a diverse background and are committed to pouring into the lives of young people.
Our 9 Core Principles:
Get a GRIP is committed to helping girls “get a grip” on 9 major areas of their lives:
Their Future (Goal setting, College and career planning)
Their Family Relationships (Dealing with various family dynamics)
Their Friendships (Developing and maintaining healthy friendships)
Their Academics (Study skills, School survival assistance)
Their “Stuff” (Money, Asset & Time Management)
Their Appearance (Beauty, Fashion)
Their Health (Physical and emotional well-being)
Their Relationships (Dating, Healthy relationships)
Their World (Citizenship, Community and Civic Involvement)
Meet the Girls
Testimonials
“I started attending Get a GRIP in 2018. At first I was skeptical, because there were so many new experiences. After a few months, I LOVE IT! I’ve met some great mentors who are always there for me, and now I don’t know what I would do without Get a GRIP.”
“Get a GRIP is FUN. [It] taught me money management and how to be young and successful. I can use these resources in adulthood.””
“The thing I enjoyed most this year was the environment. It was really fun and everyone was really nice. This was a great first year and I hope I can join again next year.”
