Zion Girls Leadership and Collegiate Preparatory Academy

Organization Description

At Zion Girls Academy, our mission is to break the cycle of generational incarceration by empowering daughters of incarcerated parents through faith-based, innovative mentoring. We are committed to preparing these young women for higher education, helping them overcome social stigmas, and equipping them to become leaders in their communities. By providing a supportive, relatable community, we strive to ensure that every girl we serve sees her value, reclaims her future, and transforms her story into one of hope and success.

Program Information

Zion Girls Leadership and Collegiate Preparatory Academy offers a unique and educationally enriching experience for college student mentors by providing hands-on opportunities that directly align with and enhance their academic and professional development. The Academy’s mission—empowering and educating girls affected by parental incarceration through leadership development and biblical principles—creates a rich learning environment across multiple disciplines.

College student mentors pursuing degrees in education, social work, psychology, sociology, youth
development, criminal justice, public health, and women’s and gender studies will find meaningful connections between their coursework and mentoring roles.

Mentors contribute to and learn from activities such as:
* Academic tutoring and leadership workshops (aligned with education and youth development studies),
* Socio-emotional support and resilience-building strategies (relevant to psychology and social work),
* Community service and restorative justice initiatives (connected to sociology and criminal justice)

Health & Safety
Address 
5473 Ventana Pl
Citrus Heights, CA 95610
United States
General Phone 
(916) 500-2331
Website:
https://www.ziongirls.org/
Program(s) 
Academic Internships
Curricular Cmty Eng Lrng
Organization type 
Educational Services, Training or Consulting (Private/For-profit)
Focus Population(s)
Females, Teens/Young Adults
Focus Area(s)
Education
Maximum students 
5