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
Ready to make a difference and feel inspired? By supporting SMC, you’re empowering students to lead healthier, more confident lives while joining a movement that uplifts communities and connects you with like-minded women. Whether you volunteer, attend a fitness party, or shop with purpose, your involvement helps students thrive and reminds you of your power to shape the future.
Helping young women become health leaders today so they can help fight the childhood obesity statistics of tomorrow.
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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, Childhood Obesity Awareness Month, hundreds of women unite for the SWEAT MAKES CENTS Jumping Jack Challenge, completing 100 jumping jacks each while corporate partners donate $0.10 per jack!