Top 10 Annual Off-Season Break FAQ's

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We are 1-Million strong because of friends like you! After enjoying all the wonderful milestones achieved this season, the GirlTrek National Team will be signing off to spend the next couple months recouping, enjoying time with family and friends, and engaging in self-care activities to feed the body, mind, and spirit.

As a reminder, our offices will be closed starting December 1, 2022 through January 17, 2023. We will return in on MLK day in January and begin planning another year focused on the Joy and Justice of Black women worldwide. 

We understand that you may have questions while we are out. We got you! 

Check out our Top 10 Off-Season FAQ’s:

1. WHAT IS THE GIRLTREK OFF-SEASON?

Each year, starting December 1st, GirlTrek’s National Staff, our Coaching Corps and our volunteer Crew Leaders, take a Self-Care break for six weeks. We use this time to reflect, renew, and refuel for the upcoming GirlTrek walking season. Our offices are closed and official GirlTrek walks hosted by coaches will return in the Spring of 2023. 

Morgan, Vanessa, and the entire National Staff are committed to doing the personal work of healing and being an example of what it looks like to model self-care.  We will increase our capacity to serve by first pouring into ourselves during our annual off-season break.

During off-season, we encourage our Coaches and Crew Leaders to rest their body and mind by taking an intentional break from organizing. This doesn’t mean stop walking. Continue to honor your pledge to walk in the direction of your healthiest and most fulfilled life, to practice radical self-care, and to do all those things that bring you joy!

2. WILL THERE BE ANY OFFICIAL GIRLTREK WALKS POSTED ON THE GIRLTREK MAP?

Although we will be entering the GirlTrek Off-Season, we encourage you to continue walking. Walking is a lifestyle and we want you to continue to practice radical self-care, and to do all those things that bring you joy! Feel free to walk with your sisters and friends, however it is recommended that you be intentional with this off season. Our Regional, State and Special Impact Coaches will not be posting walks to the GirlTrek National Map during the Off Season. 

3. HOW DO I CONNECT WITH THE GIRLTREK SISTERHOOD IN MY AREA DURING THE GIRLTREK OFF-SEASON? 

Please visit GirlTrek.org, click Connect To The Movement to connect with the GirlTrek sisterhood and city nearest you. Don't worry if you do not see your exact city. Our "City" pages actually act as our "State" hubs, so join the one nearest you to connect with sisters in your area.

4. WILL I BE ABLE TO PURCHASE GIRLTREK GEAR DURING THE OFF-SEASON?

Absolutely! Our GirlTrek Store is open year round. Please visit shop.girltrek.org to purchase your GirlTrek gear. 

5. I HAVE A MEDIA REQUEST. WHO SHOULD I CONTACT? 

Members of the news media and those seeking media requests, images, or details about GirlTrek, please complete our Media Request form.

For more media resources, feel free to visit our website for our Media Toolkit.

6. I HAVE A PARTNERSHIP OR COLLABORATION OPPORTUNITY. WHO SHOULD I CONTACT? 

We are so grateful that when you were thinking of organizations that inspire you, you thought of GirlTrek. Please feel free to submit a Partnership Request Form. Partnership requests will be responded to in January when GirlTrek’s offices reopen.

7. WANT TO RECAP ON GIRLTREK’S 2022 SEASON? 

Celebrate an incredible year of Joy & Justice with us by staying tuned for our 2022 GirlTrek Annual Report.

8. HOW DO I STAY MOTIVATED DURING THE GIRLTREK OFF SEASON?

We got you! Catch up on past episodes of Black History Bootcamp by heading over to Spotify and listen to Season 1 - 6 of Morgan & Vanessa chatting about all things Black History in our 21-day walking meditation series to remember where we came from and to gather strength for the road ahead.

9. STRUGGLING THIS HOLIDAY SEASON? 

We have all been there. Text WALK to 741741 to chat with a certified Mental Health and Crisis Counselor. It’s FREE and 24/7. Check out our featured Resource highlight for more details which can be found in our National Resource Toolkit which has FREE resources to help you navigate your current situation.

10.  STILL GOT QUESTIONS? 

Check out our complete Digital Help Guide FAQ. 

Have more questions? Email our Community Care Team at [e-mail].