Presented by Bonnie Chapman, Director of Strategic Alliances

Arianna Bruce, Program Specialist

September 6, 2012

Presentation for East Cobb County Council PTA

Girls Inc. delivers life-changing programs that inspire girls to bestrong (healthy)smart (educated)bold (independent)Research based curricula, delivered by trained professionals equip girls K-12 to achieve academically; lead safe and healthy lives; manage money; navigate media messages; and discover an interest in STEM: science, technology, engineering and math.

We serve each girl through her childhood, supporting her in overcoming inequalities she faces in society, and in ultimately reaching her full potential.

Girl Power: It’s being Strong.It’s being Smart.It’s being Bold.

The Girls Inc. Difference

Girls Inc. Programs are research driven from our exclusive Research Center In Indianapolis.

Girls Inc. Programs are implemented by trained youth development Facilitators.

Girls Inc. Programs address the full lifecycle of girls (ages 6 to 18)

Girls Inc. of Greater Atlanta has the strength of the Girls Inc. International Network, with 90 affiliates throughout the United States and Canada.

‘The Girls Inc. experience equips girls to navigate gender, economic and social barriers and grow into healthy, educated and independent adults’

The Girls Inc. Bill of Rights

Girls have the right to be themselves and to resist gender stereotypes.

Girls have the right to express themselves with originality and enthusiasm.

Girls have the right to take risks, to live freely and to take pride in success.

Girls have the right to accept and appreciate their bodies.

Girls have the right to have confidence in themselves and to be safe in the world.

Girls have the right to prepare for interesting work and economic independence.

Girl Power: Creating a Bold Future through Girls Inc.

The Girls Inc. Outreach Program enables East Cobb girls to be confident in their own skin, proud of who they are and ready to take their place in the world.

We provide programming to girls throughout the Atlanta area by partneringwith schools, church’s, youth centers, after school programs and other organizationsto provide our programs to girls on location.

Girls Inc. ProgramsAllies in Action Girl EmpowermentGirl Empowerment Economic Literacy

Economic Literacy Friendly PEERsuasion

Media Literacy Operation SmartLeadership & Community ActionPreventing Adolescent Pregnancy

All Girls Inc. Programs are Registered

Girls Inc. of Greater Atlanta would be pleased to meet with you to build a program, together, to inspire the girls of East Cobb to go higher.

Contact information:Bonnie ChapmanDirector of Strategic Alliances & Program Expansionbchapman@girlsincatl.org(678)686-1740 x 228