Helen wrote the articles, David wrote the headlines, and the HGB Foundation writes the blog.

Helen Gurley Blog

Hear reflections from HGB staff, program participants, grantee organizations, and Friends of the Foundation on Helen and David’s legacy, our ever-evolving grant making strategy, and why we care so much about unlocking human potential.

  • What was the climate like when Helen wrote sex and the single girl?

    What was the climate like when Helen wrote sex and the single girl?

    Helen Gurley Brown’s Sex and the Single Girl was a cultural phenomenon in its time. Although the book was published in 1962, before Helen took on the Editor-in-Chief role at Cosmopolitan, the book was an early example of what would become Helen’s signature Cosmo style, almost reading as an advice column covering all scopes of […]

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HGB Foundation Signature Edition

Keep apprised of program area updates and achievements throughout the year – and learn more about the universe of HGB-funded programs.

  • Spectaculars, Coding Curriculums, and New Workshops!: November 2024 Updates

    Spectaculars, Coding Curriculums, and New Workshops!: November 2024 Updates

    As we are nearing the end of 2024, the HGB Foundation continues to stay busy!  In the South Bronx, BridgeUP + Out hosted their first career panel for this academic year! The purpose of the panel was to educate and empower Scholars with real life examples of successful members within their community, learn about their…

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Grantee Cover Stories

We think all our grantees are amazing, but don’t just take our word for it. Check out our grantees in the news.

  • Be Like Beyoncé, Catch Hold like Caitlin, Dance in the Spotlight like Dawn

    Be Like Beyoncé, Catch Hold like Caitlin, Dance in the Spotlight like Dawn

    Since its inauguration in November of 2021, McKrell Baier, “Coach Mac”, has successfully directed the BridgeUP Giddy Up Program staff and students through activities designed to develop elite level equestrians as well as serving participants’ holistic personal development. Mckrell is a native Memphian and received a BS from the University of Miami Honors Program in…

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