The Teen Leadership Program provides fun educational and social opportunities for girls in 9th-12th grades. Annual activities include a variety of workshops, community service opportunities and college visits. The annual membership fee is $100. Contact Quiwintre Frye at 599-5548 or via email for more information.

Upcoming Events

Nov. 8 - Mother/ Daughter Event
Dec. 6 - Mother/Daughter Event

October/2014

Happy Fall! October is a busy month for Girls Inc. with activities planned for Bullying Prevention Week, Breast Cancer Awareness, and much more! Our Outreach Department staff are also very busy getting out into the schools and the community, educating girls on how to lead healthy lives! Keep up with the latest news from Girls Inc. of Central Alabama by following us on Facebook!

Register Now for Crestwood After School Program

The Crestwood Center After School Program began on August 14, 2014 but it's not too late to register your daughter. 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.

October 20-24 is Anti-bullying Week at Girls Inc.

Bullying prevention is very important at Girls Inc. and we will be bringing much needed attention to the topic during the week of October 20-24. Girls who attend the Crestwood After School program will participate in daily activities on bullying prevention and will learn how to react if they witness or experience bullying. The girls will close out the week with a special showcase on all that they have learned.

Girls Inc. Now Scheduling Outreach Classes in Schools

The Girls Inc. Outreach Department brings Girls Inc. programs to the community by traveling to schools, churches, and other locations to offer an array of developmental and culturally sensitive programs. Youth participate in vital, age-appropriate prevention education designed to reduce risky behaviors, encourage positive life choices, and increase their chances for success. These classes are provided free-of-charge. Program areas include:

Health and Wellness
Life Skills Development
Preventing Adolescent Pregnancy
Hispanic Initiative

Please contact Latrice Little-Jackson, Outreach Director, at ljackson@girlsinccentral-al.org for more information or for scheduling.

Girls Inc. Hosted Dove Cool & Confident Workshop

The Dove "Cool & Confident" Workshop was held on Saturday, October 4th at the Crestwood Center. Fifteen moms and daughters ages 12-14 attended the workshop. Participants received valuable information on self-esteem, how to discuss difficult topics, changes teens experience, and how to develop a better relationship with each other during this critical developmental time.

Crestwood Center Holiday Break Program

The Crestwood Center will hold a Holiday Break program in December for girls ages 6-18. The program will operate from 6am - 7pm on December 22, 23, 29, 30, 31. Activities will include health education, economic literacy, creative writing, sports, and much more! The cost is $75. Please contact El'Vira Parks, Center Director, at 205-599-5555 or eparks@girlsinccentral-al.org for more information.