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Girls Inc. in the News
March 18 and March 19, 2008 The Philadelphia Inquirer
The Phila. Inquirer and The Bulletin ran pictures from the sixth annual Founders' Strong Smart and Bold Breakfast in their society pages. In addition to honorees: Pamela Browner-Crawley of Citizens Bank; Marciene S. Mattleman of the After School Activities Partnership; and Nilda I. Ruiz of Asociación Puertorriqueños en Marcha Inc, Mayor Michael Nutter, Councilwoman Blondell Reynolds-Brown and Councilman William Greenlee were also featured. Read March 18's article here. Read March 19's article here.
March 6, 2008 CN 8, Fox 29, NBC 10
On March 6, 2008, local television stations, CN 8, Fox 29, NBC 10, aired coverage of Girls Inc. of Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey's 6th Annual Founders' Day Breakfast.
March 5, 2008 kyw
KYW 1060 community affairs reporter, Karin Phillips, spoke with Girls Inc. CEO Jan Figueira and 17-year-old Nicole McBride-Bey of North Philadelphia about the breakfast, the important work taking place within the organization and what Girls Inc has meant to McBride-Bey, who has been a member of the Girls Inc. since she was in 10th grade. Read about it here.
March 5, 2008 The Philadelphia Inquirer
An opinion piece on how federal and
local budgets cuts are threatening organizations established to support
young woman written by Girls Inc. CEO Jan Figueira was featured in the March 5, 2008 issue of the Philadelphia Inquirer. The excerpt is
By Jan Figueira
As my organization, Girls Inc., prepares to honor three local women
who over the years have acted with strength of purpose, intelligence,
and confidence in their service to others, we marvel at the progress
that women in this country have made in the last few decades. Yet, as
we proudly acknowledge inspirational women, challenges are
ever-present.
Organizations established to support young women are constantly being
threatened by budget cuts. Between now and 2009, more than a
half-billion dollars are targeted for removal from federal and local
programs. But contrary to impressions that girls don't need more help,
this is a time when funding for initiatives is crucial.
It is well documented that there remains a vast difference in access
to education, employment and earnings between men and women. Moreover,
gender stereotypes still exist, and popular music continually
perpetuates denigrating portrayals of women. Research recently
commissioned by Girls Inc. indicated that a majority of girls feel the
impact of these stereotypes.
Conversely, the study showed that girls thrived when an adult was
actively involved and there were organized activities. As a result,
Girls Inc. established programs focused on that. Its research-based
programs encourage girls to take risks and navigate critical
environmental challenges.
Unfortunately, if financial support from our governments vanishes,
programs like these won't reach the girls who need them most. But all
is not lost. The promise of a future in which our strong, smart and
bold girls bloom into women is rooted in the entire community. However
we choose to show support, we must embrace this responsibility and
encourage our elected officials to do the same.
Women to Be Honored
The sixth annual Founders' Strong Smart and Bold Breakfast will be
held tomorrow at the Convention Center. Honorees are Pamela
Browner-Crawley of Citizens Bank; Marciene S. Mattleman of the After
School Activities Partnership; and Nilda I. Ruiz of Asociación
Puertorriqueños en Marcha Inc.
Jan Figueira is chief executive officer of Girls Inc. of Greater
Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey. The nonprofit agency has 46
years of experience in providing educational, mentoring and counseling
services to high-risk girls and their families.
January 31, 2008 East Tennessean Girls Inc. in Johnson City, Tenn, the Women's Resource Center (WRC), the Department of Family and Consumer Sciences, and the Tennessee Association of Family and Consumer Sciences sponsored the "Head 2 Toe" 5th annual prom dress donation event. This event is designed to enhance the overall self-image of the girls by providing prom dresses, personalized service and a shopping experience in a retail setting for their upcoming proms for $25 or less.
January 28, 2008 PR Newswire
Guppy Games, award-winning developer and publisher of mobile games, is pleased to announce the availability of the Girls Inc. TeamUp mobile game to Verizon Wireless, Alltel Wireless, AT&T and T-mobile subscribers. Based on the award-winning PC game developed by Large Animal Games in collaboration with Girls Inc., a non-profit youth organization, TeamUp is an innovative strategy game with over 50 puzzling levels. There are three girl characters in the game, each with a unique special ability. The player helps this team of girls work together to find the exit and solve each level.
January 23, 2008 EB Publishing Inc Encouraging more women to pursue higher education and careers in math, science and engineering, ExxonMobil and Girls Incorporated of Metropolitan Dallas (Girls Inc.) recently hosted the ExxonMobil Family Math and Science Night at the Girls Inc. Love Field Center. The entertainment-filled event, which was part of Girls Inc.’s Operation SMART (Science, Math And Relevant Technology) program, invited girls ages six through 11 and their families to participate in exciting math and science workshops and talk with ExxonMobil volunteers about their careers.
November 9, 2007 | shelbynews.com
Shelby County recently awarded Shelbyville's Girls Inc., with the "Mission Partner Award” for its service to this Indiana community. Currently, the local Girls Inc. reaches out to girls 12 years and older with programs aimed to build self-esteem as well as to fight bullying. November 5, 2007 | redbluffdailynews.com
Local educators and a Girls Inc. official issued a challenge to the community at large and the Red Bluff Kiwanis Club specifically on Oct. 24. They have started a financial campaign to raise money and awareness for a relatively new program that helps girls in Glenn, Tehama and Shasta counties. The organization has set out to raise $100 each from 1,000 individuals in the regions, according to Kathy Wheeler, superintendent of the Red Bluff Union High School District and an advocate of Girls, Inc.
November 1, 2007| cramer.house.gov
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Representative Bud Cramer (Ala.-05) announced today that the U.S. Department of Justice will provide $250,000 to Girls, Inc. of Huntsville through its Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention’s Fiscal Year 2007 Solicited Mentoring program. Girls, Inc is expected to use this funding to help implement its Life Empowerment Action Plan (LEAP). This program provides mentoring to girls aged five to eighteen to help them excel academically. “Each year, Girls, Inc. helps countless girls in our area discover and develop new skills that will help them succeed in school and in activities outside of the classroom,” said Cramer. “I’m pleased that the Department of Justice is awarding this funding to help ensure Girls, Inc. can build on its programs locally.”
Middle school students in Girls Inc. of Alameda County are learning about technology by creating blogs and designing software in an after school program called BuildIT.
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