Girls Inc. announces their newly formed Speakers’ Bureau to provide local businesses, churches, civic groups, PTA’s, PTO’s, and other agencies current information about critical girls issues and needs, and the resources Girls Inc. can provide. If you would like to have Girls Inc. attend your event, please contact Lynne Flanagan Tsombakos at (508) 755-6455, extension 36.
Ten beautiful, porcelain, Boyd collectible dolls have been donated to Girls Inc. These dolls are dressed with custom designed clothes and accessories, come with their own plush friend, and are hand painted and numbered, making each one unique. If you are interested in purchasing a doll, please contact the Development Office at (508) 755-6455, ext. 21.
On October 22nd our girls voted for their choice of President. The girls had a great time participating, learned about the voting process, the candidates, and why it’s so important for them to vote and let their voices to be heard. Thank you to all the girls who participated and volunteered as the Town Clerk and Warden! According to our girls’ votes and girls’ votes from all over the nation, Barack Obama and Joe Biden won with 74% of your votes, while John McCain and Sarah Palin earned 26%. Thanks to all the girls who voted!
On October 25th, our gymnastics team was invited to the USAG Halloween Invitational meet in Swansea, MA. Eleven talented gymnasts participated in this meet: Kayla Marum (14), Alyssa Richard (11), Khalia Parish (16), Mackenzie Thorne (9), Mackenzi Turgeon (9), Alina Laverdure (7), Julia Carrier (9), and Adriana Testa (11). Congratulations to our girls, who 1st, 2nd, 4th, and brought home a 3rd place team trophy!
This year our own Rita Sullivan was the recipient of the 2008 Girls Inc. National Scholarship. Rita’s involvement with Girls Inc. dates back to her swimming lessons as a baby and has evolved over 17 years to include active membership, multiple volunteer roles, and a paid staff position. She literally grew up at Girls Inc.; her older sisters and mother were also active members and volunteers. Being one of seven children, Rita has strived to create her own identity. She has excelled in academics, participated in three different sports, and been active in many school and after-school
Girls Incorporated of Worcester is proud to announce the launch of our new website. Our new website is our commitment to further servicing girls in the Worcester community. The new website includes Girls Inc. history, volunteer opportunities, on-line donations, a link to Girls Inc. on-line activities for girls, and much more!
Girls Inc. of Worcester invites you to take a look! www.girlsincworcester.org
Valerie S. Loring Girl of the Year Award was created in 1995 to recognize Ms. Loring’s unwavering commitment to Girls Inc. for more than 30 years. The award is given to girls who exemplify the qualities of vision and leadership, courage and perseverance, generosity and compassion and dedication and sincerity.
A Planned Giving Program of Girls Incorporated of Worcester
The Emma D. Harris Society recognizes individuals who have included GIRLS INC. in their estate plans. Through their planned gifts, members of the Society wish to assure that GIRLS INC. remain a strong and safe place for girls after school.
Your legacy today will help Girls Inc. continue to shape the lives of future generations of girls.
Please call the Interim Executive Director, Lynne Molnar at 508-755-6455, extension 11 for more information.
Kids Klub is an after school, facility-based program located at Great Brook Valley for girls & boys ages 5-12.
This well-balanced program offers a variety of activities that are fun and interactive to help children develop leadership and social skills as well as increase their confidence, self-esteem, conflict resolution abilities, interests, and hobbies. Program activities focus on several areas, such as education, arts, technology, and sports. Over the summer the group took a trip to Canobie Lake Park in Salem, NH.
Join the Girls Incorporated of Worcester “Former Girls” Alumni Committee.
