Who founded them, why, when:
Rachel Harris Johnson, 1864: A non profit that provides a safe environment for all girls, allows them to reach their full potential, helping develop the skills and confidence to speak out, and become leaders. Particularly helps out those in high-risk, under served communities.
Ages 5-18
Girls Inc, is a national program, going further out than Greater Boston
Requirements: must be 5-18 yrs old
interested in their programs to empower young girls
no academic or financial qualifications needed to join
Organization aims to be inclusive to all girls
Mission Statement: “To inspire girls to be strong,smart and bold”
Goals: Equip girls to reach their full potential while advocating with and for them to end inequality and discrimination
Controversies:
counties voted to cut state funding from Girls Inc, the funds were cut over the issues related to
Gender Identity Exploration
abortion rights
and social justice.
Contact Info:
info@girlsinclynn.org ∙ (781) 592-9744