Whom Do We Serve?
Girls Incorporated® programming is open to ALL girls, ages 6-18. We serve girls through girl communities developed at local schools or with partnering agencies, specialty workshops, parent/daughter workshops, advocacy symposiums and special events.-
What Are Our Demographics?
• We serve 500-1,000 girls annually
• More than 83 percent are minorities
• Approximately 43 percent live with a single parent or neither parent
• Almost 73 percent come from families with an annual income of less than $25,000.
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What Makes Us Different?
Girls have long-term relationships with facilitators, mentors, and other girls in girl clubs, specialty workshops and parent/daughter workshops. Programs focus on gender equality. Major programs address math and science education, pregnancy and drug abuse prevention, media literacy, economic literacy, adolescent health, violence prevention, sports participation and leadership advocacy. Our nationally developed programs are the result of studies conducted by outside sources and the Girls Inc. National Resource Center.
Each girl develops her own unique set of skills. Program leaders work with each girl and show her how to build self-confidence and to advocate for girls issues with her family, in school and in her community. Programming is comprehensive, including modules that develop across four age groups, building on learning from one area to another. Girls Inc. develops research-based informal education programs that encourage girls to take risks and master physical, intellectual and emotional challenges.
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Where Do We Provide Programs?
• Girls Inc.® programs are currently delivered at Vista High School, Alta Vista High School, Rancho Minerva Middle School and Guajome Park Academy, all in Vista; Mission Middle School in Escondido, San Marcos High School, Casa de Amparo in Oceanside and teen centers at Camp Pendleton. Additional sites are added based on staff availability, funding and need.
• Specialty programs and Parent/Daughter Workshops are scheduled throughout the year in various locations throughout San Diego County. Be sure to check our event calendar regularly.
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Who Delivers The Programs?
Programming is delivered by professionally trained facilitators. The most important aspect to our staff and volunteers is the way Girls Inc. touches the life of every girl, creating amazing and lasting outcomes.
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Where Do We Get Funding?
The main supporters of Girls Inc. are individuals like you who give generously to support this important mission carried out in our community. We also have many corporate partners and we apply for grants from various foundations and entities. Our greatest desire is to see our supporters help us reach our goal of providing more than 1,000 scholarships toward membership for girls in need throughout San Diego County. To donate your time, talents and treasures, contact us today and make a difference.
