May Update | See our new & returning program locations for 2025.

A former participant herself, Kiera is passionate about helping girls grow in faith, confidence, and self-worth. Learn more about Kiera in our latest volunteer highlight!

SCHEELS has been a long-time and generous supporter of the BIO Girls mission. See their impact as an Official Partner.

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!

April Update | See our new & returning program locations for 2025.

Ruby Ihmels, a sophomore at Century High School, Bismarck, ND has been awarded the Gatorade North Dakota Girls Cross Country Player of the Year 2024-2025 for outstanding performance in cross country. With this prestigious award, winners can designate a $1,000 grant to a 501(c)3 youth sports organization through the Play it Forward Program of the Gatorade Foundation. Ihmels selected Fargo, ND-based BIO Girls, Inc. to receive her grant. 

The BIO Girls program is made possible by hundreds of selfless volunteers. Here are just a few of the long-time change-makers we are recognizing this year.

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, a time to shine a light on the importance of mental well-being. In this podcast, we engage in a meaningful conversation with Pastor Ben Sullivan of Hope Lutheran Church in Fargo, exploring the power of faith, resilience, and community in navigating life’s challenges.

All girls need & deserve BIO Girls. And thanks to our Financial Asssitance fund and the generous partners who fuel it, this is the reality. See how financial aid impacted Chloe and her family.

Bridget’s commitment to empowering young girls through confidence and kindness is truly inspiring. Learn more about Bridget in our latest volunteer highlight!

Find Your Kind 5K is back and presented by BCBSND Caring Foundation. Run, walk or jog to support mental wellness in adolescent girls across our region!

We are beyond thankful for the Myra Foundation’s continued support with a generous $10,000 donation for our 2025 programs in Grand Forks, ND. Read more about how their steady partnership over the past three years has been a cornerstone for young girls!

Wells has been a long-time supporter of the BIO Girls mission. See their impact as an Official Partner.

Women’s History Month kicked off with the Women Leading the Way panel in Aitkin, where women and girls gathered to discuss leadership, mentorship, and breaking barriers. Proceeds from the event supported BIO Girls. View the full video here.

BIO Girls was awarded a generous $20,500 from CHI St. Alexius Health in support of our Bismarck-Mandan, ND programming! Read more about how CHI St. Alexius is supporting BIO Girls in 2025!

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!

March Update | See our new & returning program locations for 2025.

Mindy’s dedication to BIO Girls continues to make an impact, not only in the lives of the participants but also within her own family. Learn more about Mindy in the most recent highlight!!

Dr. Kohlhase shares that not every focus or attention struggle is ADHD. Uncover the nuances behind attention and focus difficulties. Learn why many people self-diagnose ADHD and what other emotional health issues may be at play, from anxiety to developmental trauma.

Our 2024 Annual Report is here. Thank you to all who volunteered, donated, sponsored, and supported our efforts to reach girls across the Midwest. 2025, here we come!