-
GirlFriends
When: Wednesdays
Time: 5:30 to 7 p.m.
Where: Girls Inc. office, 400 S. Melrose Drive, Suite 110
Vista, CA 92081
GirlFriends is an auxiliary for women who want to help work on projects for and with Girls Inc. girls. (760) 643-4066.
-
Growing Together Workshop
Time: 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Where: San Diego County Library — Lemon Grove Branch
Growing Together is a class for pre-tten girls and their parents.
Workshop is free and includes lunch. Please RSVP to Karen at (619) 463-9819.
-
Vista Academy of Performing Arts
Call Ana or Raquel at 760-643-4067 for information or to register for this free weekly program.
-
Summer Camp
When: June 15-July 31
Time: 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Where: Mission San Luis Rey in Oceanside
E-mail: stacey@girlsincsd.org
Located at Mission San Luis Rey, Explorer Camp is a 7-week summer camp for Girls, ages 6-12 years, directed by Girls Incorporated of San Diego County. Girls will have the opportunity to explore three camps. Through these camps, Girls will become more athletic and healthy, gain an understanding of local history, become leaders of environmental stewardship, make new friends, have engaging, hands-on experiences, and lots of fun!
Attend the parent orientation at 6 p.m. June 3!
-
Girls' Rights Week
What would the world look like if all girls everywhere had their rights? From May 4-8, 2009, help Girls Inc. mobilize a network of supporters to advocate for girls' rights. In celebration of Girls’ Rights Week, get involved and launch your own campaign for gender equity.
-
Senator Gillibrand Urges Action on Equal Pay at Girls Inc. Headquarter
Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) held a press conference today at Girls Inc. headquarters to urge the U.S. Senate to move forward on the Paycheck Fairness Act, which seeks to remedy wage disparity and pay discrimination for women. The act would not only empower women to negotiate equal pay, but would also teach girls how to acquire equitable jobs and pay.
Currently, a woman only makes 78 cents for every dollar a man earns, which has led to a $200 billion loss every year for America’s working families. That’s $4,000 each year for every working woman’s family.
Senator Gillibrand was joined by Girls Inc. leaders and representatives of the Equal Pay Coalition NYC, a consortium of civic organizations, advocates, and experts working together for pay equity in New York.
