A Girls Inc. member for several years, Azaria Jones is an 11-year old student at John Herbert Phillips Academy. She participates in the GATE (honors) Program and also does many activities as a member of Birmingham Park and Recreation including track, soccer, golf, and gym hockey.
Azaria loves spending time with family, particularly during the summer. In her spare time, she loves to read.
June 1 – Summer Program begins in Bessemer & Crestwood
June 7 – Summer Program begins in Walker Co.
July 10 – Crestwood Center Yard Sale
August 5 – Celebration Luncheon
August 9 – After-school Program begins in Bessemer & Crestwood
At Girls Inc., we strive to inspire all girls to be strong, smart, and boldsm. We help girls reach their fullest potential by providing gender-specific, age-appropriate programming that teaches life skills and promotes healthy life choices.
In 2009, Girls Inc. services were delivered to nearly 8,000 Birmingham area youth. Our research-based programs focus on health and wellness, economic literacy, and career preparedness. We recognize that the climate for girls is always changing and we pursue programs that address the greatest needs for school-age girls in our community. We are committed to effectiveness measurement and collaboration in order to provide valuable services to as many girls as possible.
Update from Girls Inc. Administration
Following the January 2010 Girls Inc. Board of Directors’ meeting, Venessa Gosa, Chief Operating Officer, assumed the role of Interim President & CEO. Venessa looks forward to continuing the spirit of open communication with Girls Inc. members, their parents and community supporters.
Glam & Golf Fundraiser a Success!
After much planning and hard work, our Junior Board hosted its 9th Annual fundraiser to benefit Girls Inc. programs. The March 26th event was a huge success and resulted in both increased attendance and increased income over the 2009 event. Girls Inc. is grateful to all the individuals and businesses that supported the effort!
Nearly 8,000 youth served in 2009
Girls Inc. of Central Alabama is proud to announce that our services reached nearly 8,000 youth last year. For a breakdown of our 2009 numbers-served, please download our most recent Annual Report.
Save the Date for Celebration Luncheon
Please plan to join us for our 18th Annual Celebration Luncheon at The Club on August 5th. Our luncheon speaker will be Luma Mufleh, soccer coach and subject of Birmingham-native Warren St. John”s book, Outcasts United: A Refugee Team, an American Town. Tables and tickets are available for purchase online or by emailing Erin Melaney.
- Girls have the right to be themselves and to resist gender stereotypes.
- Girls have the right to express themselves with originality and enthusiasm.
- Girls have the right to take risks, to strive freely, and to take pride in success.
- Girls have the right to accept and appreciate their bodies.
- Girls have the right to have confidence in themselves and to be safe in the world.
- Girls have the right to prepare for interesting work and economic independence.
