Upcoming Events

May 9th - Kendra Gives Back fundraiser

May 15th - Last day of Crestwood After School

June 1st - First day of Walker and Crestwood Summer Programs

Kendra Gives Back

May 9th, 12-3pm

Looking for a one-of-a-kind Mother's Day gift? Shop at Kendra Scott Jewelry at The Summit on May 9th and 20% of your purchase will be donated to Girls Inc. of Central Alabama!

"April showers bring May flowers!"

Thank you to the Samford University Dietetic Association and students from Birmingham Southern College for prepping our garden for planting! Now we can teach our girls how to plant and maintain a garden, as well as the importance of eating fresh vegetables!

April/2015

Happy Spring! April is one of our favorite months here at Girls Inc. The 5th Annual Girls Inc. Cajun Cook-off was held on April 11th and was a blast again this year--more information is listed below on how you can see pictures! We are also observing Child Abuse Prevention month, preparing for the end of the school year and gearing up for a great summer. As always, keep up with the latest news from Girls Inc. of Central Alabama by following us on Facebook and Twitter!

5th Annual Cajun Cook-off raised more than $76,000!

The 5th Annual Girls Inc. Cajun Cook-off was held on Saturday, April 11th at Railroad Park. More than 1,000 people attended the event this year and guests sampled 25 Cajun-inspired dishes prepared by 17 amateur cook teams. We are grateful for all of our cook teams and congratulate the winners of the competition! Click here to view a list of winners. Girls Inc. is very proud to share that the Cajun Cook-off generated more than $76,000 this year! Click here to view pictures of the event. Thanks to everyone who attended!

Girls Inc. Observes Child Abuse Prevention Month

One in four girls and one in six boys are sexually abused before the age of 18. One in ten children are witnesses to family violence. Girls Inc. of Central Alabama is a partner organization with the Alabama Department of Child Abuse & Neglect Prevention (Children's Trust Fund) and share in their mission of preventing child abuse and neglect from occurring. During this month, we will provide life skills programs to local schools, churches, and community organizations to help educate youth and strengthen families. We will also hold activities for girls who attend our Crestwood Center. This year's theme is Every Child Matters. Please join us in observing Child Abuse Prevention Month. Together, we can raise awareness and reduce the risk of child abuse and neglect in central Alabama.

Eureka! Math and Science Summer Camp

Girls Inc. of Central Alabama is now accepting applications for our Eureka! Summer Camp! The 2015 summer camp dates are July 6-31, 2015

weekdays from 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. and is open to girls entering the 8th grade. The camp will be held on the campus of UAB in the Business and Engineering Complex. Daily activities include hands-on lessons led by experienced instructors and faculty from the School of Engineering. Participants also enjoy field trips and physical activity through both traditional and non-traditional adventure sports activities, such as rock climbing and hiking! For more information, please email qfrye@girlsinccentral-al.org or call 205-599-5548.

It's time to register for the Crestwood Summer Program!

The Crestwood Center is currently accepting applications for the 2015 Summer Program. The Summer Program will take place June 1st - July 31st from 7AM- 6PM weekdays and the total cost is $500 + $25 membership fee. Activities include field trips, swimming, health education, creative writing, sports, and much more! Please contact El'Vira Parks, Center Director, at 205-599-5555 or eparks@girlsinccentral-al.org for more information.

Calling all "strong, smart, bold" girls in Walker County!

The Summer Program will take place June 1-July 17, 2015 from 8AM-5PM weekdays in the Memorial Park School, 800 10th Ave., Jasper. Activities include summer learning, swimming, field trips, arts & crafts, and much more! Onsite Early Registration will be held on the 2nd and 4th Saturday in March, April & May from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Total cost is $225.00. Call Christye Medlock at 205-370-5065 or Angela Eakins at 205-599-5545.