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!

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.

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.

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.

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!

BIO Girls coffee lounge, Cup of Joy, is proudly sponsored by Light Consulting.

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.

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!

We’re celebrating the incredible support of Sanford Health! With over 55 Sanford employees volunteering as mentors across BIO Girls sites, their impact extends far beyond their healthcare walls and into the hearts of the girls we serve. One of those inspiring volunteers, Brittney Mueller, shares how the program’s focus on mentorship and confidence-building aligns with Sanford’s commitment to whole-person wellness.

With a passion for helping girls know they’re never alone and a belief in progress over perfection, Megan is heading into her fourth year as a BIO Girls volunteer in Lisbon. Learn more about Megan in our latest volunteer highlight!

Fergus Falls hosts two BIO Girls programs a year, one in the spring and one in the fall. They partner with Lake Region Takes Root to plant and harvest fresh produce for the community garden.

Thank you to our 2025 BIO Girls Gala Committee Volunteers!

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!

Choice Bank is a generous supporter of the BIO Girls mission. See their impact as an Official Partner.

With a belief in the power of self-esteem and a heart for empowering the next generation, Kelsie is heading into her fifth year as a BIO Girls volunteer. Learn more about Kelsie in our latest volunteer highlight!

The Seventh Annual BIO Girls Gala will be presented by none other than Crown Jewels.

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!

Ruby Ihmels, a sophomore at Century High School, Bismarck, ND has been awarded the Gatorade North Dakota Girls Track & Field Player of the Year 2024-2025 for outstanding performance in track. 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. 

Essentia Health is a generous supporter of the BIO Girls mission. See their impact as an Official Partner.

With a heart rooted in kindness and inclusion, Aubrey is a longtime BIO Girls participant turned mentor who’s now in her fourth year of volunteering. Learn more about Aubrey in our latest volunteer highlight!