what we believe
My Sister’s Circle, Inc. (MSC) is a comprehensive, relationship-based program designed to mentor girls from disadvantaged Baltimore neighborhoods during their challenging transition to middle school, throughout high school, and into college.

MSC helps to positively transform the lives of our “sisters” by: matching each girl with a mentor; providing one-on-one tutoring; organizing cultural, educational and recreational events and trips; soliciting summer camp scholarships; offering testing and counseling to guide girls and their families through the challenging middle and high school application process; and connecting students with college preparation and placement programs.

In the fall of 2000, Irma Johnson, the principal of Baltimore’s Dallas Nicholas Elementary School, articulated the need for structured, caring, year round academic and personal support as her promising students moved into the turbulent middle school years. Many lacked the role models, the self concept and the extensive network of adult intervention and resources essential to success. This dynamic and dedicated educator has seen too many of her talented youngsters lost to the streets. Today, the program serves 75 girls, ranging from fifth thru twelth grades, enrolled in approximately 40 middle and high schools.