Greenwich, CT – April 30, 2026– The Junior League of Greenwich (JLG) proudly hosted its

annual Positively Me! program for the 19th year at the JLG headquarters. Because of its

enormous interest with parents inquiring about it all year long, Positively Me! was held at

the JLG headquarters for two weekends in February and March welcoming a total of 70 third

grade girls from the local community. This beloved, intimate initiative is designed to boost

confidence, encourage self-expression, and equip young girls with strategies to handle

challenging situations — all while fostering new friendships and having fun.

A signature component of the program is its creative and interactive activities, and one of the

highlights was a self-esteem building exercise led by two senseis from Legacy Martial Arts

Studio. Each Positively Me! participant was invited to write one of her fears on a wooden

board, then learned how to physically break through it by channeling her inner strength, an

empowering moment that gave participants a tangible sense of confidence. Adding to the

experience, four young girls from Legacy Martial Arts joined the senseis assisting with the

board-breaking activity and modeling confidence, courage, and leadership for participants.

Another popular activity focused on teamwork. Participants worked together to build

marshmallow spaghetti towers for POSMEGIRLS INC, then presented their creations and

reflected on the strengths they observed in one another throughout the process.

The 3rd grade girls left Positively Me! with rave reviews specifically sharing how much they

learned about themselves, their growth potential, to face challenges, and that they are

enough.

“We’re so grateful to share that parents were equally enthusiastic, noting the confidence and

joy their daughters carried home from their experience,” said Sammie Jacobs, JLG

President. “Parents raved about how enthusiastic their daughters were after the weekend

and shared story after story of meaningful moments, new friendships, confidence, and

energizing experiences that filled them with confidence.”

The JLG looks ahead to the 20th annual Positively Me! program in 2027 continuing to

empower third-grade girls through confidence-building experiences and connection. As part

of its broader mission, the JLG supports women and youth through programs that build

confidence, leadership, and community. For more information about the Positively

Me! program and other JLG initiatives, please visit www.jlgreenwich.org.About the Junior League of Greenwich

The Junior League of Greenwich (JLG) has been bettering the community for more than 65

years. It’s an organization of women whose mission is to advance women’s leadership for

meaningful community impact through volunteer action, collaboration, and training. Its

purpose is exclusively educational and charitable. The JLG is committed to inclusive

environments of diverse individuals, organizations and communities.