When at risk girls in our community join The Friendship Club in 6th grade, only 36 percent of them believe they will graduate from college. By the time these girls are high school seniors, 80 percent believe they will graduate from college and 100 percent believe they will be successful. When these young women leave The Friendship Club, they are empowered to face life’s challenges and build a bright future. For nearly 20 years, The Friendship Club has been giving girls at risk vital support to keep them active, engaged, and on a positive track toward success. Even in these …