The BIO Girls Blog
Good Shepherd Lutheran Church - Bismarck
Generosity at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Bismarck overflows in donations and location sponsorship.
July 2026 Sponsor Highlights
We are so grateful for each opportunity we get to spread the BIO Girls mission and sponsors are another way our generous region makes this possible. Check out this month’s sponsor highlights!
Radio Interview: Give Your Daughter the Experience of BIO Girls
BIO Girls Founder and Executive Director, Missy Heilman was recently on KFGO telling listeners the important of adding BIO Girls as part of your back to school schedule.
2027 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 2027.
Every Girl Deserves to Feel Seen
Caitlyn serves for not only one but two BIO Girls programs in her rural communities. She is the Marketing Lead in Fessenden and the Site Director in Harvey. With her combined experience, she has helped impact over 100 girls!
July 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!
Dads, Be Her Guide
Wow. We are blown away from content, questions, and participation at this year’s Dad Event. Check out this recap to discover what you missed.
Becoming a Purposeful Presence for Girls
Jordan is a dog mom, prevention coordinator for public health, and an overall champion for youth in her community. She will be returning in 2027 for her fifth BIO Girls season. She may not have children of her own, but she feels called to make a difference of the lives of girls in her community through the power of BIO Girls programming.
NWND Fund for Girls Awards Minot Area BIO girls Programs
Minot Area Community Foundation’s NWND Fund for Girls supports BIO Girls programming for the second year.
Ashley Community Foundation & BIO Girls
Supporting a new program in Ashley, North Dakota with a generous grant from the Ashley Community Foundation.
June 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!
Why I Show Up: One Mentor's Story
Meet Lindsey. Mom. Mentor. Advocate. Lindsey works in child abuse prevention and shares with us why her work and volunteering with BIO Girls matters. (and yours does too!)
BTD Manufacturing Helps Give Girls a Confident Voice
BTD Manufacturing believes in giving girls the confidence to trust their strength and their voice.
May 2026 Sponsor Highlights
We are so grateful for each opportunity we get to spread the BIO Girls mission and sponsors are another way our generous region makes this possible. Check out this month’s sponsor highlights!
Trinity Health Foundation: Building a Legacy of Confidence with BIO Girls
Trinity Health Foundation has been supportive health and wellness initiatives in North Dakota for over 100 years. We are honored to be a part of that legacy.
Generosity That Makes a Difference: CHI & BIO Girls
Through regional grants at CHI, BIO Girls has been generously supported in many program locations. Read more about how regions are directly impacted.
Volunteer Highlight — Phil Hayes
Did you know, as of now, we have one incredible BIO Girls Dad who has stepped up in his community to lead a program and impact the next generation of girls? Phil Hayes, has served as a Site Director for the last three years in Appleton Wisconsin.
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.
May 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!
Meet Jr Mentor - Amelia
Junior Mentors are those who have completed the 6th grade and are looking to develop their leadership skills through positive interactions.