Chica Project is all about community, confidence, and joy! 💜✨ From sharing music to embracing self-love, our chicas are growing, connecting, and celebrating every moment together. 💫 #ChicasLead #MiVozMiPoder #CommunityAndConfidence
Chica Project
Primary and Secondary Education
Boston, Massachusetts 1,333 followers
Empowering Latinas and other Women of Color to to thrive personally and professionally and realize her true potential.
About us
Chica Project started in June 2011, with 10 Latinas from underserved communities in Springfield, Holyoke, Lawrence, and Boston with the goal to develop a strength-based youth leadership program that was rooted in cultural competency and the celebration of Latino culture. During the conversations that took place with our young women in that first year, we realized how important the burgeoning relationships between our participants and their leaders had become. In November 2012, Chica Project created a formal group mentoring program that linked to our leadership workshops. Chica Project has now served over 700 Latinas and other Women of Color. Today, we have active participants in Boston, Lawrence and Lynn along with other young women who attend our community-based programming, now called Queens Rise. We currently serve over 120 participants and engage over 60 volunteers. All of this is done in an environment that supports and encourages a deepened understanding of our culture and identity.
- Website
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http://Chicaproject.org
External link for Chica Project
- Industry
- Primary and Secondary Education
- Company size
- 2-10 employees
- Headquarters
- Boston, Massachusetts
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 2011
- Specialties
- leadership, nonprofit, empowerment, education, women of color, programming, youth advocacy, community building, and networking
Locations
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Primary
98 N Washington St
Boston, Massachusetts 02114, US
Employees at Chica Project
Updates
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We're training organizations to better support the mental health of Boston's young people. By completing our training, these organizations can better recognize challenges, provide guidance, and foster supportive environments where our young people can thrive. Congratulations to our second cohort of Behavioral Health Champions! Alternatives for Community and Environment Boch Center Boston Centers for Youth and Families BCNC Bridges Homeward Chica Project Child Adolescent and Health Division, Boston Public Health Commission Community Music Center of Boston Girls' LEAP Haley House iBlossom Girls Program KWONG KOW CHINESE SCHOOL, INC. MISSIONSAFE A NEW BEGINNING INC More Than Words Mothers for Justice & Equality Shalupe Community Alliance The Center for Teen Empowerment The City School Young Man With a Plan YouthBuild Boston Thank you for your commitment to supporting Boston's young people. Thank you, also, to our partners at Health Resources in Action (HRiA) for helping bring this program to life. Learn more at https://lnkd.in/ejRYUNgj. #Boston #YouthMentalHealth #PublicHealth
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Chica Project & The Possible Zone invite you to Food Science in Action—an interactive workshop where students become culinary scientists! Using the Ninja® Foodi™ XL Pro Air Oven, you’ll explore the science behind delicious dishes and experiment with different cooking techniques. Don’t just watch—experiment, create, and taste the science behind your favorite foods! 👩🏽🍳✨ 📅 Date: Wednesday, March 19th ⏰ Time:5-7 PM 📍 Location: The Possible Zone, 31 Heath St, Boston, MA 🔗 Register now: https://lnkd.in/dVdYQmuG #FoodScienceInAction #ChicasInSTEM #EmpowerHer #ChicaProject
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Discover how our Chicas in Bloom program at Margarita Muñiz Academy is nurturing and empowering young Women of Color. 🌸✨ https://lnkd.in/e7RRiTDp #ChicaProject #EmpowerHer #WomenOfColor #ChicasInBloom
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Chica Project reposted this
As we celebrate Women’s History Month, we’re proud to highlight our women-led grantee partners such as Executive Director Zaida of Chica Project. The Chica Project’s mentors, workshops, curricula and leadership development programs open doors for chicas to step into their futures empowered with skills, networks, self-confidence, and joy. Learn more about their great work at chicaproject.org.
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Our chicas are speaking their truth—through poetry, they honor their journeys, embrace their power, and remind themselves (and all of us) that they are unstoppable. Even when it’s hard, they rise. They set boundaries. They prosper. Women of Color, everywhere! #ChicasSpeak #ChicaProject #ResilientVoices #EmpowerHer
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Shopping for a future career? Join Chica Project & Stop & Shop for a Women's History Month Career Panel! Meet industry pros, explore career paths, and enjoy snacks! 🔗 Register now: https://lnkd.in/dYzzy8fi #ChicaProject #CareerPanel #WomensHistoryMonth
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March is here, and so is Women's History Month! 💜 Women of color have always led the way—breaking barriers, building movements, and creating change. Now it’s our turn to carry the legacy forward. Let’s celebrate, uplift, and empower each other all month long! ✨💪🏽 #WomensHistoryMonth #ChicaProject #EmpowerHer
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💜 As Black History Month comes to a close, we reflect on the extraordinary legacies of Black women who have shaped history and paved the way for future generations. At Chica Project, we are proud to honor their impact by empowering young Women of Color to break barriers, lead boldly, and thrive. ✨ Let’s continue celebrating their contributions beyond this month—every day is an opportunity to amplify their stories and carry their vision forward. #ChicaProject #BlackHistoryMonth #WomenOfColor
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We are truly honored to receive the Youth Organization Award at the 2025 Mayor's Youth Summit! 🎉 A huge thank you to the City of Boston and its partners for recognizing Chica Project’s commitment to empowering and uplifting Boston’s young women. As Mayor Michelle Wu shared, ‘Boston’s future is in our young people, and we’re lucky to have their leadership and energy to build a city for everyone.’ At Chica Project, we wholeheartedly believe in this vision and are proud to contribute to developing young leaders who are shaping Boston’s future. We’re excited to continue this important work and remain deeply grateful for the opportunity to be a part of such a vibrant community of changemakers. Thank you. Gracias. Mesi. 🌟City of Boston #YouthSummitAward #ChicaProject #YouthLeadership #BostonYouth #CommunityImpact #MayorMichelleWu
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