Girls for a Change, a Thrive signature program, is holding its annual conference at Montana State University on Saturday, February 25th.  Dr. Waded Cruzado will deliver the keynote speech for the event, which brings in 8th through 12th grade girls from around the state.

The Leaf & Bean is hosting a fundraiser, “Change for Girls for a Change,” this February.  Each Sunday, a cash donation of any amount to Girls for a Change earns 10% off any purchase.  The discount may be used for anything in the store: fresh pastries, bags of coffee or tea, and even local art.

Girls for a Change is a grass-roots initiative whose mission is “to empower girls to embrace their future, confident about their individuality, supported by friends, parents, and mentors and secure in their ability to lead and to achieve self-sufficiency, balance, fulfillment and success.”  Founded in 1997, the program and conference have changed the lives of thousands of girls in Montana and beyond.

For more information, contact The Leaf & Bean at 406-587-1580.  For information on Girls for a Change, contact Thrive at 406-587-3840 or visit www.allthrive.org.