318 Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to closing the opportunity gap for girls in historically underserved communities through mentorship, immersive experiences, and sports. We aim to empower high schools and their communities through a tailored approach offered as three innovative programs: 318 VISION, 318 ACTION, and 318 SPORTS. We focus on assisting girls in developing their self-expression, fostering their individuality, promoting achievement and creativity, providing access to enriching life experiences, and connecting them to valuable networks in their fields of interest.
But what is 318 ACTION?
318 ACTION is the dynamic out-of-school programming of VISION, offering an enriching journey of personal growth, skill, and leadership development. Through immersive experiences, including domestic and international travel, leadership conferences, college tours, out-of-school opportunities during the school year, and career enrichment opportunities, ACTION seeks to expand horizons, ignite passions, and equip girls with the tools they need to thrive presently and in their futures.
Some of the experiences we’ve curated include group dinners, hosting a Holiday party for VISIONARIES and their families, and organizing a 3-day ACTION trip that consisted of three college tours to Xavier University, Baton Rouge Community College and Louisiana State University. This trip allowed VISIONARIES to experience multiple iterations of what postsecondary academics look like. In addition to the college tours, the VISIONARIES participated in a financial literacy session with a regional bank, visited the New Orleans Aquarium, and attended their first NCAA gymnastics competition between two of our nation's powerhouses, LSU vs Auburn University.
The ACTION program is expanding and evolving, a testament to our unwavering dedication to helping each VISIONARY live into her power and fostering a community of leaders, innovators, and change-makers. As we continue to grow, the VISIONARIES have a more profound belief in their ability to achieve their goals, and we walk alongside them to support them. With support from our partners, we are turning dreams into reality and shaping the future, one VISIONARY at a time.
To learn more about 318 VISION and 318 SPORTS, please check out our program pages and follow our blog to stay up to date with all programming updates.
To donate to our mission please visit: 318foundation.org/donate
