Programs
Where girls grow into queens.
YQIT primarily serves girls and young women ages 8–18, with select programs open to families, boys and young men, and adults.
What we offer
- Mentorship and Positive Youth Development
- Leadership and Personal Development
- Life Skills and Independent Living Readiness
- Social-Emotional Wellness and Healthy Relationships
- Academic Enrichment and Educational Support
- College, Career, and Workforce Readiness
- Financial Literacy and Youth Entrepreneurship
- Health, Wellness, and Prevention Education
- Community Service and Civic Engagement
- Family Stabilization, Resource Navigation, and Referrals
- Empowerment Events, Workshops, and Conferences
Mentorship
How mentoring works
Our mentorship program connects girls with positive role models who provide guidance, encouragement and consistent support — one-on-one or in groups, in person and virtually.
2×
connections per month
6 mo+
minimum match length
2–4 hrs
monthly for mentees
8–18
mentee ages
Joining is simple
- 01
Reach out or get referred
- 02
Intake & parent consent
- 03
Get matched
- 04
Grow together
No referral needed. Eligibility is determined through an individualized intake process. Baltimore City residency is not required for all programs.
When & where
Biweekly Fridays, 4:30–6:00 PM
1515 Vincent Court, Baltimore, MD, unless otherwise noted
Recent programming
Summer 2026 highlights
Operation Pulse National Night Out
Vendor booth at Mount Sinai Baptist Church
OST Workshop
Out-of-school-time workshop
YQIT CHOPPED Competition
A cooking challenge building life skills
OST Workshop
Out-of-school-time workshop