Positively Empowering And Restoring Ladies Self-Esteem, (PEARLS), Inc. is an award-winning Cleveland-based non-profit organization dedicated to nurturing and empowering girls through innovative support.
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We believe every girl deserves to feel absolutely confident and ready for the world. Since 2020, PEARLS has been relentlessly dedicated to equipping young women with the wraparound resources and confidence-building opportunities they need to thrive.
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It all begins with access and confidence. We work with our girls, offering experiences through our PEARLS Girls Studio, a safe space focused on eliminating clothing insecurity, cultivating girl empowerment, so much more!
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Our vision is to ensure every girl achieves her greatness, making sure she steps into the world feeling supported and ready for anything.
Style, Authenticity, and Self-Image, and influence for Cleveland Girls
Nurturing
Girls and Communities
The PEARLS transformative mission is to create safe spaces for girls in underserved communities, helping to build radical self-worth by eliminating clothing insecurity and providing holistic mentorship and programming.
S.A.S.I.
Tackling Clothing Insecurity & Emotional Health
More Than a Wardrobe—A Foundation for Well-Being.
We look at youth development through a dual lens: material dignity and internal wellness.
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Addressing Clothing Insecurity: Clothing insecurity directly impacts focus, school attendance, and self-worth. By providing barrier-free access to trendy, age-appropriate clothing and essentials, we ensure girls show up to their lives feeling prepared and proud.
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Nurturing Social & Emotional Health: True empowerment goes deeper than the surface. Through our structured mentorship styles and group workshops, we help girls untangle self-doubt, establish emotional boundaries, and practice radical self-love.
Clothing & Style
Mentoring & Connection
about us
Imagine: Walking into a new space and instantly feeling seen. Imagine the confidence that comes with knowing you look your best, without the crushing worry of cost. This is what the PEARLS experience is all about.
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Our style studio is a curated thrift boutique providing tween and teen girls with zero-cost access to high-quality, gently used clothing and essential hygiene products. We remove the financial barrier to dignity so girls can focus on growth.
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We are stepping into a powerful new chapter through the PEARLS Style Collective, anchored by our signature S.A.S.I. (Style, Authenticity, Self-Image, and Influence) framework. We are evolving our approach from traditional mentoring into dynamic monthly workshops where trained Journey Partners guide girls through a progressive blueprint of internal strength, boundary setting, and community impact.​
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Meet Our Founder
Brittney A. Smith, Executive Director
I am a lifelong native of Cleveland, and protecting, uplifting, and pouring into my Cleveland babies is at the absolute center of everything I do. Through PEARLS, my mission has always been to create spaces where young women don't just survive, but truly thrive—owning their self-esteem, prioritizing their emotional well-being, and stepping unapologetically into their power. Whether we're reshaping what community care looks like or building out a new era of leadership, I am always in the corner of every girl striving to write her own story.
Community Support!
2020 Starbucks Foundation Grant Recipient
2020 Starbucks Foundation Grant Recipient
Closing the end of our very first year, PEARLS received the Starbucks Foundation Neighborhood Grant.
Neighbor Grant Recipient
Neighbor Grant Recipient
PEARLS has been a 3 time grant recipient of the NeighborUp Grant, servicing over 500 people with community projects!
2022 CareSource Partnership Support
2022 CareSource Partnership Support
In 2022, PEARLS was awarded funding from CareSource to continue to provide free closet services to our schools in the community.
2022 Avery Dennison Granting Wishes Award
2022 Avery Dennison Granting Wishes Award
PEARLS is thankful to have received the 2022 Granting Wishes support!
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