As one counseling participant recently shared:

“I am calmer, and can navigate arguments and difficult situations much easier than I used to. I have been able to work through grief more easily, and I’m comforted knowing I can talk to my counselor, who can help me objectively work through problems. I am much happier, positive, and motivated.”

The Women's Initiative 15th Annual Girls' Day Out & Art Auction

Art Auction goes live on this page and in Givi app on April 17th prior to event. Check back for updates.

Girls’ Day Out is a special gathering that brings together art, philanthropy, and community, in support of vital, life-saving mental health care.   

Hosted by The Women’s Initiative, this 15th annual celebration features a thoughtfully curated art auction and an inspiring afternoon of connection.  

Proceeds from the event support trauma-informed counseling and resilience programs that empower women and gender-expansive community members in times of challenge and change.

Special gifts provide more than half of the support for Girls’ Day Out each year, and your generosity fuels the heart of our work.

Every ticket, every bid, and every gift helps make care possible, whether someone is seeking support in a crisis or building resilience for everyday life.

Together, we create space for healing, hope, and community. 

We are so grateful for the support of the 2026 Girls' Day Out Committee, which makes this event possible.

2026 Girls' Day Out Committee

Co-Chairs:
Barkley Laing and Katie Galvin

Co-Art Curators:
Katharine Brooks and Cate West Zahl


Beverly Colwell Adams,

Antoinette Brewster, Catherine Brown,  Michele Castner, Walker Coleman, Kristin Cory,
Christy Craddock, Scheline Crutchfield, Marcela Foshay, Cassie Guy, Erin Hall, Bryce Harris, Bebe Heiner,
Anne Jones, Keryn Mathas, Elizabeth Mellen, Alexis Ryan, Erin Sloane, Kacie Snellings, Railey Testerman