uniting and TRAINING female college students to create healthier communities for future generations.
1 in 5 children and adolescents are overweight or obese and female college students can change that.
What IS SMC?
SWEAT MAKES CENTS (SMC), the nonprofit arm of PRETTY GIRLS SWEAT, is a 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to empowering female college students to create healthier communities. By connecting, educating, and equipping young women, SMC fosters a future built on diversity in wellness. With members on 30+ campuses, these students spark collective action to drive lasting, impactful change.
TAKE ACTION
Are you ready to create healthier, more active communities, spark meaningful change, and connect with like-minded women? Students, lead the charge by inspiring and promoting healthy lifestyles on your campus. Post-grads can mentor, volunteer, or share expertise to support students. Together, we’re inspiring movement for generations!
Helping young women LEAD BY EXAMPLE.
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20,000+
College students are on track to building healthy families and fulfilling the SMC vision they started in college.
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500+
Female college students have successfully completed the 9-month training programs offered by SMC.
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501(c)(3) organizations that get young girls active have received grants, mentorship, and recognition.
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Movement creates change.
Every September, during Childhood Obesity Awareness Month, hundreds join the SWEAT MAKES CENTS Jumping Jack Challenge, completing 100 jumping jacks while corporate partners donate $0.10 per jack! Funds raised support organizations that empower girls to get moving and stay active.