Girls Inc. becomes the promise for a better, brighter future that is quietly beating deep inside the hearts of girls throughout Wayne County. Girls Inc. is the spark that ignites the fight for the brilliant future they deserve. That’s because Girls Inc. wants every girl to stand on her own two feet. To resist gender stereotypes and peer pressure. To express herself as she is. To take risks. To appreciate her body and to feel safe in the world. Because a girl who can do that has the power to break the cycle and change the world.

Issues Girls Face

WILL NOT FINISH HIGH SCHOOL

ARE UNHAPPY WITH THEIR BODIES BY 17

WILL BECOME PREGNANT BEFORE AGE 20

WILL BE A VICTIM OF CHILDHOOD SEXUAL ABUSE

Testimonials

I wasn't born in Richmond and I had a hard time making friends; Girls Inc. enable me to make friends. Girls Inc. has really helped my life and I really enjoyed going there for plenty of reasons. I feel bad because this is my last year and I wish I could continue to come or at least work there. Girls Inc. and their staff mean a lot to me.
JaMarie

Bold is my word because I do try my hardest, I am outgoing, I love kids and people in general, I get involved with new activities and complete my tasks. It takes being strong and smart to become a bold outspoken young woman and I plan on being the same bold (sort) of person for the rest of my life. Thanks to Girls Inc. I can be.
Naomi

My favorite thing about Girls Inc. was the way (my girls) talked about it at the end of the day, full of stories about what they learned and did.
Parent