Who We Are
Why Westchester Girls?
Changing Lives
Girls Inc.® is a well-known nonprofit organization with roots dating back to 1864 and national status since 1945. For almost 150 years, Girls Inc has responded to the needs of girls and their communities through programs and advocacy that empower girls to reach their full potential and assert their rights. Every year, Girls Inc. reaches more than 940,000 6-18 year old girls through its website, educational publications and through a network of 1,700 program sites in the U.S. and Canada. These sites include schools, community centers and 73 Girls Inc. affiliate organizations like Girls Inc. of Westchester.
Changing Minds
In addition to offering direct program and service, Girls Inc. informs policy makers about girls’ needs both locally and nationally. Girls Inc. educates the media about critical issues facing girls and teaches girls how to advocate for themselves and their communities using their own voices to promote positive change.
Changing Westchester
Girls Inc. of Westchester County began in 2006 with the goal of helping girls in our area find the strong, smart and bold inside of them. There are 80,000 girls ages 6-18 in Westchester County and there is a tremendous need for Girls Inc’s programs and empowering messages. Despite the perception of Westchester as affluent and privileged, 20% of households have annual incomes under $25,000 and girls in these circumstances are especially in need of the information and support Girls Inc. programs offer. Girls Inc. Westchester provides local girls with field tested, relevant programs that help them Build their potential, Avoid at risk circumstances, Confront and overcome challenges, and Experience a sense of accomplishment. Girls Inc. Westchester opens girls’ minds to their own potential and to the promise of a bright future.
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