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Girls Inc. advocates on behalf of girls and delivers life-changing programs and experiences.

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Girls Inc. of the Island City annually serves over 600 girls, ages 6-18, in the city of Alameda. Our research-based programming is delivered by trained professionals who focus on the development of the whole girl, supporting, mentoring, and guiding girls in an affirming, pro-girl environment. Girls learn to value their whole selves, discover and develop their inherent strengths, and receive the support they need to navigate the challenges they face.

Girls Inc. girls live healthy and active lifestyles and are less likely to engage in risky behavior; they are eager to learn, successful in school, and more likely to graduate from post-secondary education; and they display diligence, perseverance and resilience.

Positive Outcome
96% of Girls Inc. girls feel pregnancy would interfere with their schoolwork.

Girls increase their understanding of health issues affecting them, their families, and their communities. They develop the motivation and practical skills to take charge of their health today and throughout their lives.

Through Healthy Living programming girls:

Increase their level of physical activity and view their bodies more positively.

Positive Outcome
89% of Girls inc. girls find science or math interesting.

Girls participate in program activities and experiences that expand upon and support their school-based learning and engagement, and provide the assistance and guidance that may not be present at home.

Through Academic Enrichment and Support girls:

Improve their outlook and performance in school.

Positive Outcome
92% of Girls Inc. teens say they can use what they know to solve “real-life” problems in their communities.

Girls participate in program activities and experiences that build the learning, skills, and behaviors that increase confidence and resilience, enabling them to set and achieve their goals and lead productive, independent and fulfilling lives.

With Life Skills Instruction girls:

Improve their self and emotional control.

Three elements are critical to successful outcomes:

 

PEOPLE

Trained staff and volunteers who build lasting, mentoring relationships. Our staff take the time to engage with families, encourage girls to pursue leadership positions, and serve as role models.

 

ENVIRONMENT

Girls-only, physically and emotionally safe; where there is a sisterhood of support, high expectations, and mutual respect.

 

RESEARCH-BASED PROGRAMMING

Research-based, hands-on and minds-on, age-appropriate, meeting the needs of today’s girls. Our trained staff develop locally-focused programs that ensure girls are exposed to new experiences.

Without the help of Girls Inc. of the Island City, I would not have been able to become a bold and visionary first-generation college student. Through their many programs, I have learned to push my limits and to dream of a better future for myself.

Julie,
GIIC Teen Program Alumna,
National Scholarship Winner,
and UC Berkeley Student