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GIRLS INC.
Mission/Purpose:
The mission of Girls Inc. is to inspire all girls to
be strong, smart and bold by meeting the needs of girls in the community,
developing girls’ capacity to overcome the effects of discrimination and be
self-sufficient, responsible members of the community, and by serving as a
vigorous advocate for all girls. Programs/Activities:
Career Path is a year-round program
which offers approximately 25 teens the opportunity to focus on academics
while receiving job-readiness and life skills training. Teens are then able
to gain hands-on experience through interactive workshops (for example,
computer and communication skills), community service, and a six week paid
summer internship.
La Verdad
is a group of teens who are committed to preventing substance abuse and
helping youth make healthy decisions. Teens design and facilitate workshops
to educate youth in the
Teen Health Ambassadors
are teens who promote healthy choices as they
educate other teens on preventing HIV/AIDS, STDs, teen pregnancy, and
abusive relationships. They also deliver workshops on topics related to
health such as self esteem, values, and decision making.
Strong, Smart, and Bold
encourages participants to be “strong, smart, and bold” by enhancing
literacy, computer technology, and leadership
skills. Participants:
High school girls in
Contact Information: Sabra Dow,
Director of Teen Programs
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