Girls of Legacy 2026 Fundraiser Gala

Girls of Legacy, a signature initiative of the non-profit LaunchPad, was founded by Rebecca Contreras to champion young women from Austin’s inner‑city Title I high schools as they pursue post-secondary education. Since its launch in 2022, the program has given over $150,000 and supported 16 remarkable young women on their educational journeys. This May, a handful of our girls will graduate from college to pursue other master’s programs!

Girls of Legacy is more than a scholarship fund—it is a life‑changing mentorship and coaching ecosystem. Each participant is paired with an Austin businesswoman who provides consistent mentoring & coaching, accountability, and guidance. For many of our girls who face socioeconomic barriers, this support is pivotal—and often transformational—as they navigate their university journeys and map out their careers.