Zambia Malone is a first grader at Glen Iris Elementary School and has attended the Girls Inc. Crestwood Center for two years. Her favorite subject is Art, and in her free time she enjoys drawing, eating and playing the drums. She hopes to play in a band when she grows up. When asked to choose her favorite thing about Girls Inc., Zambia just couldn’t decide. “I like a lot of things. I can’t pick one,” she said.
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At Girls Inc., we strive to inspire all girls to be strong, smart, and bold. We help girls reach their fullest potential by providing gender-specific, age-appropriate programming that teaches life skills and promotes healthy life choices. The Girls Inc. organization has been named one of the Top Five Youth Serving Nonprofits by Philanthropedia, a Guidestar publication.
In 2012, Girls Inc. of Central Alabama services were delivered to over 7,000 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.
Crestwood & Walker County Centers Now Registering for Summer Programs
The Crestwood Center Summer Program will take place June 3rd-August 2nd from 7AM- 6PM weekdays and will cost $525 for new members ($25 membership fee and $500 program fee) and $500.00 for registered members. To register for the Crestwood Center, contact El’Vira Parks at eparks@girlsinccentral-al.org or 599-5555.
The Walker County Program will take place at Percy Goode Community Center in Jasper from 8AM-5PM weekdays from June 3rd to July 19th. Fees for the Walker County Program are $225. To register for the Walker County Center, contact Angela Eakins at aeakins@girlsinccentral-al.orgor 205-599-5545.
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Now Registering for Eureka! Math and Science Camp
In partnership with UAB, Girls Inc. is preparing for its intensive four-week math, science and adventure sports camp, Eureka!. Registration is now open for girls who will enter the 8th and 9th grades next school year. Camp will take place weekdays from July 8th – Aug. 2nd at the UAB Business and Engineering Complex. Costs include a $25 Girls Inc. membership fee and a $300 program fee. Contact Quiwintre Frye at qfrye@girlsinccentral-al.org or 599-5548.
Friends of Girls Inc.
Friends of Girls Inc. is the newest opportunity to support your favorite nonprofit. Join others who want to help inspire all girls to be strong, smart and bold by submitting your membership today.
- 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.
