The BIO Girls Blog
Alex Stern Family Foundation & BIO Girls 2026
Thank you to the Alex Stern Family Foundation for supporting BIO Girls! We're deeply grateful for their continued support for our 2026 BIO Girls programs in Cass and Clay Counties.
January 2026 Grant Highlights
We are so grateful for each opportunity we get to spread the BIO Girls mission and grant dollars are another way our generous region makes this possible. Check out this month’s grant highlights!
Power of Partnership: Scheels & BIO Girls
SCHEELS continues to be a long time supporter of BIO Girls and is again in 2026. From their Official Partnership to employees and daughters; the connection with Scheels and BIO Girls is powerful.
Building Together: How Choice Bank Became BIO Girls' First Believer
A decade-long partnership rooted in rural communities reaches a milestone moment as Choice Bank leads a 2026 accessibility initiative with a $100,000 pledge that will ensure thousands more girls can participate.
2026 BIO Girls Programs
BIO Girls programs continue to spread across five states: North Dakota, Minnesota, South Dakota, Wisconsin, and Iowa. Check out our new and returning program locations for 2026.
Bismarck Marathon & BIO Girls
The Bismarck Marathon is an amazing supporter with a generous $5,000 donation for our 2026 BIO Girls programs in Bismarck and Mandan, North Dakota.
Supporting Kids Through Uncertainty: A Caregiver's Guide
Creating space for feelings, offering age-appropriate honesty, and reminding kids that they are loved, protected, and not alone… Those are just a few ways you can support kids through uncertainty. Read the full resource thanks to Authentic You Counseling.
Small and mighty: Redfield, South Dakota
Come with us as we journey to Redfield, South Dakota to learn more about the impactful BIO Girls program these incredible leaders provide to their community.
Myra Foundation & BIO Girls
We are beyond thankful for the Myra Foundation’s continued support with a generous $10,000 donation for our 2026 BIO Girls programs in Grand Forks, North Dakota and East Grand Forks, Minnesota.
Bismarck, ND - House of Prayer
House of Prayer in Bismarck, North Dakota continues to be a host site for BIO Girls programming twice a year. In 2026, BIO Girls will have their 10th season in Bismarck.
Davis County Community Foundation & BIO Girls
We are beyond thankful for the Davis County Community Foundation’s continued support with a generous $5,000 donation for our 2026 BIO Girls programs Bloomfield, Iowa (Davis County).
Tom & Frances Leach Foundation & BIO Girls
We are beyond thankful for the Tom & Frances Leach Foundation’s continued support with a generous $10,000 donation for our 2026 BIO Girls programs in the Bismarck/Mandan North Dakota area.
Connection: To Grow Up Without It Costs More Than You Think
In today’s world, disconnection is becoming a crisis for our girls. BIO Girls is stepping in with the power of small groups, trusted mentors, and shared goals. Support the connection that strengthens her for life this Giving Hearts Day.
December 2025 Grant Highlights
We are so grateful for each opportunity we get to spread the BIO Girls mission and grant dollars are another way our generous region makes this possible. Check out this month’s grant highlights!
The Power of Community Leadership
BIO Girls programs impact adolescent girls in communities across the Midwest. Volunteers say yes to leading the program and forming relationships with participants creating a positive ripple effect.
A Legacy of Sunshine: Launching the BIO Girls Endowment Fund
We are honored to announce the establishment of the BIO Girls Endowment Fund, made possible through a transformative $25,000 gift from Van and Dee Larson in loving memory of their daughter, Shannon "Sunshine" Larson.
November 2025 Grant Highlights
We are so grateful for each opportunity we get to spread the BIO Girls mission and grant dollars are another way our generous region makes this possible. Check out this month’s grant highlights!
Joy and Light
BIO Girls coffee lounge, Cup of Joy, is proudly sponsored by Light Consulting.
A Legacy of Leadership: UND Alumni & the BIO Girls Movement
When Missy Heilman founded BIO (Beautiful Inside & Out) Girls in 2013, the UND graduate created more than just an organization; she planted the seed that would grow into a thriving network of alumni giving back to their communities.
October 2025 Grant Highlights
We are so grateful for each opportunity we get to spread the BIO Girls mission and grant dollars are another way our generous region makes this possible. Check out this month’s grant highlights!