GEMS x Fight Like a Girl
City of Chicago Department of Family and Support Services (DFSS)
Girls Empowerment and Motivation Series (GEMS) Project: a violence prevention and intervention program
GEMS is a direct service program offered by Box United and DFSS for justice-involved girls.
Who is Eligible: Female-identifying individuals, ages 14-17, currently involved or at risk of entering the justice system in the City of Chicago
What is Fight Like a Girl: Fight Like a Girl is a boxing and social emotional learning program. Students will learn how to train like boxers though our non-contact boxing system, while also participating in lessons on physical, mental, and digital wellbeing. Students will participate in group boxing classes and also have opportunities to work 1:1 with a boxing coach. In addition to group lessons on mental wellbeing, students can opt into 1:1 virtual counseling sessions with a licensed counselor. Fight Like a Girl is designed to help all girls unlock confidence, strength, and self compassion.
The program will launch on Monday, September 30th in three locations around Chicago.
West Side: Chinatown
- Mondays and Wednesdays from 3:30-5:00 PM
- Dark Horse Gym: 329 W 18th St Suite 711, Chicago, IL 60616
- Thursdays from 3:30-5:00 PM
- Loyola Park Field House: 1230 W Greenleaf Ave, Chicago, IL 60626
- Tuesdays from 3:30-5:00 PM
- The Proof Boxing & MMA 1945 E 71st Street
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