About Us

Girls Inc. is a Worcester community agency offering facility-based, after-school programs serving a diverse group of 4,700 youth aged 5 – 18.

Girls Inc. is the leading national expert on girls’ issues and houses the largest, most comprehensive research center on girls in the country at its National Resource Center (NRC) in Indianapolis. Because our core programs are researched, developed and piloted by the NRC, Girls Inc. provides the highest quality, cutting edge, and age appropriate programming available to girls in the Greater Worcester area. Girls Inc. programs are designed to encourage girls to take risks and master physical, intellectual, and emotional challenges.

Mission

Inspiring all girls to be strong, smart, and boldSM

Girls' 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 strive 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.