Girls Inc. of Oak Ridge | Inspiring all girls to be strong, smart, and bold

What is Girls Incorporated?

Girls Incorporated^Žis a nonprofit organization that inspires all girls to be strong, smart, and bold^SM.

With roots dating to 1864 and national status since 1945, Girls Inc. has responded to the changing needs of girls through research-based programs and public education efforts that empower girls to understand, value, and assert their rights.

In 2006, Girls Inc. reached nearly 800,000 girls through direct service, the website, and Girls Inc. products and publications.

In 2006, Girls Inc. programs were offered through a network of over 1,500 program sites in over 300 cities in the U.S. and Canada. Nearly 900 of these were in schools.

Portrait of a Girls Inc. girl

Mission and Vision

Our Mission

The mission of Girls Incorporated^Ž is to inspire all girls to be strong, smart, and bold.^SM

Our Vision

Our vision is to be recognized as the premier organization that helps all girls to realize their potential and exercise their rights.

Basketball Classic

Thanks to all who made the 2008 Basketball Classic a great success!

Girls Inc. of Oak Ridge Center-Based Program

Click here to see an overview of our Center-Based Program.

Girls Inc. of Oak Ridge Outreach/Sports Program

Our Sports programs are an integral part of Girls Inc! Click on the link to learn more.

Girls Inc. of Oak Ridge Center-Based Summer Program

Click here for information on the summer camp programs at Girls Inc.

Girls Inc. of Oak Ridge Outreach/Clinton Program

Click here for information on our Clinton Program.

Partnership with ABC's Ugly Betty

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Girls Inc. is teaming up with ABC on the "BE UGLY '07" campaign. The campaign encourages people to be real in a superficial world, just like the title character of ABC's hit show, Ugly Betty. Girls Inc. kicked off the partnership at a luncheon event hosted by ABC Entertainment and CosmoGIRL! magazine, where girls from Girls Inc.of NYC met the show's star, America Ferrera. You will remember that America also starred in The Traveling Jeans movie, which partnered with Girls Inc. on an Ebay auction. In Ugly Betty, America portrays a young Latina from Queens who lands a job at a high fashion magazine in Manhattan. Betty maintains her own sense of self as she brings her work ethic and her values to the ethically-challenged work place. And, she continues to stick with her odd clothes, plastic-framed glasses, braces and personal hairstyle even against fun that is made of her by her colleagues. Betty is truly a strong, smart and bold young woman. Congratulations to America Ferrera and the Ugly Betty team on their recent Golden Globe wins!

Carolyn Dawn Johnson

To learn more about Carolyn Dawn Johnson, check our links!

You can also read about her visit to our affiliate. Check the NEWS !

Guests

Girls Incorporated^Ž of Oak Ridge is supported by United Way of Anderson County.