Did you know that Girls Inc. served more than 9,500 central Alabama youth in 2013? We did all of that thanks to the generous support of our corporate, foundation and individual donors! Become a "champion for girls" by making your donation today. Click here to donate. We also invite you to watch this inspirational video. "With you in her corner, she will win!"

 

The ACT & College Prep Course held at Samford University was a huge success. 26 girls in ninth through twelfth grades participated in the program. Eureka! instructor, Rachel Morrison, provided instruction and guidance for the girls that would aid them in improving their test taking skills and achieving higher test scores. Some of the areas covered included strategies for completing the writing component, general test taking strategies and subject specific strategies.  

Through a new collaboration with The Birmingham Zoo, a fellow SAIL (Summer Adventures in Learning) grantee, the girls in 3rd through 5th grade participated in a full week of Zoo School. Zoo staff provided multiple lessons on Native Alabama Indian Tribes, B. C. and A.D. Timeline and Alabama Wildlife. As an added bonus, the girls will visit the zoo in July for an educational field trip. The zoo also provided scholarships for ten of our girls to attend their ZOOFARI Camp June 30, 2014 through July 3, 2014.

As a nonprofit organization, we rely on the generous support of our corporate, foundation and individual supporters to provide essential programs to Birmingham area girls. As such, we strive to the best of our ability to show our supporters just how grateful we are! Please join us in thanking the following corporate and foundation supporters that made recent contributions to Girls Inc:

• The Caring Foundation of Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama
• Southern Progress
• Susan Mott Webb Charitable Trust
• The Hugh Kaul Foundation
• The Dollar General Literacy Foundation
• The Walker Area Community Foundation

The Dove "Cool & Confident" Workshop was held Saturday, June 28th at the Crestwood Center. More than 15 moms and daughters ages 9-11 attended the workshop. Participants received valuable information on self-esteem, as well as resources on how to develop a better relationship with each other during this critical developmental time. We will hold a similar workshop for mothers and daughters ages 12-14 in the Fall!

Each year Girls Inc. of Central Alabama brings Outreach services to thousands of girls in over 50 area schools. While visiting local classrooms, staff members regularly encounter girls in uniforms that are worn or have been outgrown. This summer Girls Inc. will collect school uniforms to share with guidance counselors at schools throughout the region. Supporters may provide monetary donations of $25 to cover the cost of a uniform, or they can also shop on their own and deliver new navy pants and white collared shirts of any size to Girls Inc. for further distribution. Please help Girls Inc. provide an essential service that will allow girls from throughout the Birmingham area start their school year off right! Contact Julean Kirkpatrick at jkirkpatrick@girlsinccentral-al.org or 599-5554 with questions.

Can you believe it's already time to register for the Crestwood Center After School Program? The program begins on August 14, 2014 and activities will include health education, economic literacy, creative writing, sports, and much more! The cost is $25 for membership and $500.00 for program participation. Please contact El'Vira Parks, Center Director, at eparks@girlsinccentral-al.org or 205-599-5555 for more information.