
Transforming the world by supporting the development of dreams, however big they may be.
Our areas of focus…

Our Empowering Youth program area provides the tools needed for young people to develop into their best selves through mentorship, education, and guidance during their formative years.
Empowering Youth

Our Empowering Women program area aims to create pathways that unlock the potential of mentorship, workforce preparation, career guidance, leadership and beyond.
Empowering Women

Our Empowering Innovation program area works with partners to find, fund, and deliver innovative projects that seek new ways to change the world.
Empowering Innovation

Stories from our participants – in their own words.


HELEN AND DAVID
Our Origins
The Helen Gurley Brown Foundation was established in 2010 as The Pussycat Foundation, named after Helen’s favorite term of endearment, and thanks to the trust of David and Helen Gurley Brown. Since then, the Foundation has been actively awarding grants to individuals and to fund programs from their inception.
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LATEST updates
STEM Orientation, D.C. Fellowships, and Theater Rehearsals!: August 2025 Updates
As summer winds down, our participants are continuing with remarkable drive across all our programs. From mentorship opportunities in professional settings to hands-on conservation work and artistic endeavors, our participants have embraced growth and learning at every turn in August. The OGC at Hearst successfully hosted a comprehensive Summer Mentorship program for participants in the



