GLAM4GOOD, the innovative female-founded and led social impact organization proudly announces its expanded mission to support female social impact entrepreneurs. This important initiative launched at MIT Sloan Club of New York’s Annual MIT Female Founders Pitch Competition.
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GLAM4GOOD Champions Female Entrepreneurs at MIT's Female Founders Pitch Competition (L to R): Jason Felton, Janet Liu, Morgan Kelly, Melinda Liu, Mary Alice Stephenson Maxwell, Peter Dolch, Mercy Oladipo, Stephanie Wilson, Maddie Linde, and Karen Tilli
As part of this collaboration, GLAM4GOOD awarded GLAM4GOOD Social Good Grants to two visionary ventures: Birth By Us, founded by Mercy Oladipo and Ijeoma Uche, and Givtra, founded by sisters Melinda and Janet Liu. These startups are driving change in healthcare equity and charitable giving, aligning with GLAM4GOOD’s mission to uplift female founders creating impact at scale.
Birth By Us is innovating to improve maternal health outcomes in communities of color, while Givtra is pioneering trust-centered tools to make charitable donations more effective and transparent.
“Our support of these extraordinary female founders reflects GLAM4GOOD’s deep commitment to empowering women who are transforming communities and industries through their work,” said Mary Alice Stephenson, Founder and CEO of GLAM4GOOD. “We’re proud to champion female leaders who are building ventures with purpose and lasting social impact.”
GLAM4GOOD’s connection to MIT runs even deeper. In Summer 2024, Mary Alice Stephenson served as a mentor and board member for the prestigious MIT delta v Student Venture Accelerator, the capstone entrepreneurial program at the Martin Trust Center for MIT Entrepreneurship, which helps student entrepreneurs launch their ventures into the real world.
In another impactful moment, Mary Alice Stephenson was invited by Susan Neal at StartMIT, the Martin Trust Center’s flagship bootcamp, to share her personal journey as a social entrepreneur with MIT students. “Sharing the GLAM4GOOD founder story and our mission with over 200 students—both in the room and streaming in—was incredibly meaningful,” said Stephenson. “To speak to the next generation of innovators about the power of purpose-driven leadership was a full-circle moment I’ll never forget.”
The MIT Female Founders Pitch Competition, hosted annually by the MIT Sloan Club of New York, is the Club’s flagship event and a powerful platform to address gender disparities in entrepreneurship. The event gathers founders, investors, experts, and sponsors to highlight and support underrepresented talent in venture creation.
“We are incredibly thankful to GLAM4GOOD for their amazing support and generous grant contribution to this year's MIT Female Founders Pitch Competition! Their commitment to social good is inspiring, and their support will make a real difference in helping our Social Good Grant winners turn bold and important ideas into impact." -Peter Dolch, Chair, MIT Sloan Alumni Club of NY
GLAM4GOOD’s Social Good Grant program is part of the organization’s broader initiative to uplift female-led ventures focused on equity, inclusion, and lasting social change. This marks the beginning of a growing effort by GLAM4GOOD to invest in and amplify women building a better world.
About GLAM4GOOD
GLAM4GOOD is a leading nonprofit that repurposes unused merchandise to address clothing and self-care insecurity in America. The organization bolsters self-esteem and empowers dignity while diverting industry excess, creating opportunities for people in need.
Founded in 2016 by Mary Alice Stephenson, GLAM4GOOD has been a pioneering force in addressing clothing and self-care insecurity and fashion sustainability across the US. The organization repurposes unused merchandise from top fashion, beauty, and lifestyle brands to help those facing hardship.
As an event-driven foundation that provides life-changing experiences, free clothing & beauty giveaways, and confidence-bolstering initiatives to enhance the lives of everyday heroes and people in need, GLAM4GOOD has impacted more than 170,000 people in 32 states, delivering over $75 million in essential goods to individuals and families in need across the country.
About the MIT Sloan Club of New York:
The MIT Sloan Club of New York is a mission-driven organization that connects members of the MIT and Sloan communities through events that inspire, educate, and foster collaboration. With a commitment to equity and excellence, the Club plays a vital role in shaping the conversation around innovation and entrepreneurship.
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GLAM4GOOD’s Social Good Grant program is part of the organization’s broader initiative to uplift female-led ventures focused on equity, inclusion, and lasting social change. This marks the beginning of a growing effort by GLAM4GOOD to invest in and amplify