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Bessemer Center at
Jonesboro Elem.School
125 Owen Avenue
Bessemer, AL 35020
(205) 567-3568
Dates: June 1-July 23
Hours: 7AM-6PM Monday-Friday
Closed: July 5-9
Crestwood Center
5130 8th Court South
Birmingham, AL 35212
(205) 599-5555
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Walker County Center
Percy Goode Community Center
(Formerly Frisco Gym)
410 28th Street East
Jasper, AL 35501
(205) 370-5065
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Greetings!
Thanks to many community supporters, 2010 is already filled with success stories, and we're excited to share a few with you today.
We hope you enjoy reading the first issue of the new Girls Inc. of Central Alabama e-newsletter! Please let us know your thoughts. |
| 2009 numbers-served increased despite funding crunch | | Over 8,000 local youth receive services
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| Glam & Golf fundraiser a fabulous success |  Over 200 attend Junior Board event
Glam & Golf, our annual Junior Board fundraiser, took place on March 26th at Gus Mayer. The event featured over forty silent auction packages, entertainment and in-store discounts for attendees. Thanks to our hard-working Junior Board, this year's fundraising total far exceeded last year's total for the same event. See event photos online. |
| Crestwood members show 'model behavior' | Fashion show displays members' designs 
Girls Inc. Project Runway was held at our Crestwood Center on March 27th. As part of an etiquette course taught by Brittni Paulk of Diva's Unlimited, our members learned to walk the runway with confidence.
In outfits donated by Old Navy & Rue 21 of Eastwood Plaza, our members modeled while the audience clapped and cheered. The models also wore clothing designed and sewn by Girls Inc. members as part of their Life Skills curriculum.
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| Child Abuse Prevention Month activities | April Marked National Child Abuse Prevention Month
Throughout the month of April, Girls Inc. programs and Outreach have focused on child abuse prevention. Staff members hosted classes, attended information fairs and participated in the Children's Trust Fund Child Abuse Prevention Rally in Montgomery. Curriculum pertaining to abuse prevention, bullying, anger management and personal safety were provided to area students. |
| Swap & Shop Book Sale a success | | On March 13 the 1st Annual Swap & Shop Book Sale proved to be a huge success. Over 1,000 used books were donated for the sale and nearly $700 was raised to support Girls Inc. programs. |
| College visits for Teen Program members |  Teens Learn About Higher Education
Members of the newly formed Girls Inc. Teen Program recently visited Spelman College in Atlanta. This visit is the first of several planned for the year. For questions regarding the Teen Program, please contact Julean Kirkpatrick.
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Girls Inc. National Update |
- First Lady Michelle Obama has agreed to serve as Honorary Board Chair for the national Girls Inc. organization.
- The Board of Directors of Girls Inc., has appointed Judy Vredenburgh as President and CEO to replace Joyce M. Roché. Ms. Vredenburgh will begin in her new role on June 1.
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| Save the Date |  Please plan to join us for the 18th Annual Celebration Luncheon scheduled for August 5th at The Club. We are currently seeking corporate sponsors to support this wonderful event. For more information, email Erin Melaney.
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