About the Center for Women & Girls

The Center for Women & Girls (CWG) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization established in July 2024 to steward and scale Shooting Star School and JOY & The Shooting Stars, an original, arts-integrated social-emotional learning model that builds confidence, resilience, and belonging in young people.

Our mission is to launch a million Shooting Stars into the world — youth who recognize their inner strength, navigate challenge with care, and contribute meaningfully to their communities.

At this time, CWG stewards two core initiatives: JOY & The Shooting Stars, the original educational musical, and Shooting Star School, the arts-integrated SEL program developed from its story, characters, and teachings. CWG provides the organizational structure, leadership, and governance that allow this work to be delivered with integrity, accountability, and long-term vision in schools and community settings.

Creative Licensing

Shooting Star School is delivered by the Center for Women & Girls under license from Global Heartprints, the intellectual property holder behind JOY & The Shooting Stars.