The BIO Girls Blog
Find Your Kind 5K is back: Presented by bCBSND Caring Foundation
Find Your Kind 5K is back and presented by BCBSND Caring Foundation. Run, walk or jog to support mental wellness in adolescent girls across our region!
Wells & BIO Girls
Wells has been a long-time supporter of the BIO Girls mission. See their impact as an Official Partner.
‘Women Leading the Way’ Panel Proceeds Go to BIO Girls
Women’s History Month kicked off with the Women Leading the Way panel in Aitkin, where women and girls gathered to discuss leadership, mentorship, and breaking barriers. Proceeds from the event supported BIO Girls. View the full video here.
March Update | 2025 BIO Girls Programs
March Update | See our new & returning program locations for 2025.
2024 BIO Girls Annual Report
Our 2024 Annual Report is here. Thank you to all who volunteered, donated, sponsored, and supported our efforts to reach girls across the Midwest. 2025, here we come!
February Update | 2025 BIO Girls Programs
February Update | See our new & returning program locations for 2025.
Why am I the only one like this?
North Dakota girls are struggling. According to the 2023 North Dakota Youth Risk Behavior Survey: 1 in 3 ND girls state their mental health is not good, and 1 in 6 ND middle school girls has attempted suicide. This Giving Hearts Day, they need your help.
January Update | 2025 BIO Girls Programs
January Update | See our new & returning program locations for 2025.
December Update | 2025 BIO Girls Programs
December Update | See our new & returning program locations for 2025.
November Update | 2025 BIO Girls Programs
November Update | See our new & returning program locations for 2025.
October Update | 2025 BIO Girls Programs
October Update | See our new & returning program locations for 2025.
2023 North Dakota Youth Risk Behavior Survey
Check out the alarming findings from the CDC's 2023 Youth Risk Behavior Survey in North Dakota, which highlight a troubling mental health crisis among teen girls. With increasing rates of bullying, cyberbullying, sexual pressure, and mental health struggles, it's clear that many girls are suffering. BIO Girls and BIO Teens offer hope through programs that boost self-esteem, body acceptance, and reduce anxiety.
September Update | 2025 BIO Girls Programs
September Update | See our new & returning program locations for 2025.
August Update | 2025 BIO Girls Programs
August Update | We are kicking off our 2025 BIO Girls program announcements! See our new & returning program locations for 2025.
The FM Area Foundation grants BIO Girls $5,000 for 2024 Fargo-Moorhead programming
We are thrilled to announce BIO Girls will continue to expand our 2024 area program options & reach in Cass and Clay counties funded by the FM Area Foundation.
BIO Girls combines self-esteem building with physical activity | Minot, ND
Minot, ND – Minot Daily News shares how BIO Girls combines self-esteem building with physical activity. See the full article about the Minot BIO Girls program.
Building Self-Esteem With BIO Girls in Devils Lake, ND
Devils Lake, ND – When a team member, Antoinette Sailor, felt moved to launch a local nonprofit that empowers young girls, Gate City Bank backed her with unlimited paid volunteer hours that helped make it possible.
Marcus Thornton Joins BIO Girls Board of Directors
Marcus Thornton has joined the BIO Girls Board of Directors!
Richelle Bischoff Joins BIO Girls Board of Directors
Richelle Bischoff has joined the BIO Girls Board of Directors!
BIO Girls Awarded Nonprofit of the Year by FMWF Chamber of Commerce
BIO Girls was awarded the 2024 Nonprofit of the Year at the ChamberChoice Awards on May 16th, 2024. See the full feature video!