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Posted by girlsincchatt on June 30, 2009
Are Senator Andy Berke and Superintendant Jim Scales smarter than a fifth grade girl? Girls Incorporated of Chattanooga will pit prominent Chattanoogans in a school knowledge challenge against 5th grade Girls Inc. girls as part of the 5th annual Blast Off! fall fundraiser and silent auction held at The Mill on October 9 from 6:30-9:30 p.m.
Based on the popular television game show, contestants will test their knowledge from standard fifth grade curriculums and compete against fifth grade Girls Inc. girls to win the game. “Are You Smarter than a 5th Grade Girl” also will feature Pete Cooper, President of the Community Foundation of Greater Chattanooga, Edna Varner, Senior Consultant at the Public Education Foundation, Ruth Holmberg, former Chattanooga Times Chairwoman, and Josiah Roe, Medium.
Blast Off! celebrates girls in science, technology, engineering and math and demonstrates Girls Inc.’s commitment to narrowing the gender gap for girls in these fields. Blast Off! is the principal annual fundraising event for Girls Incorporated of Chattanooga and also features girls conducting science experiments with guests and a silent auction. Heavy hors d’oeuvres donated from local food purveyors and an open wine and beer bar will be available to guests. All proceeds will support Girls Inc. programs serving girls ages 6-18 in Hamilton County.
Tickets are $50 per person or $90 per couple. Sponsorships are still available and start at $250.
Click Here to purchase tickets on-line.
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Posted by girlsincchatt on June 15, 2009
Girls Incorporated of Chattanooga was one of three Girls Inc. affiliates in the country to win a Family Strengthening Award for $10,000, which is funded by the Annie E. Casey Foundation and awarded by Girls Inc. national.
This prestigious award focuses on the Girls Inc. outreach efforts with the families of the girls participating in the Cross-Cultural Transitions Program. Most of these families are first-generation immigrants from Guatemala.
In conjunction with the Cross-Cultural Transition program, which works with rising seventh grade African-American and Latina girls, Girls Inc. works with parents and families to emphasize the importance of completing high school and college. Girls Inc. also offers workshops for families on college preparation, financial aid, employment, access to health care and available community resources.
Not only will this grant continue funding this component of the program, but Girls Inc. of Chattanooga also will be featured in a video for other Girls Inc. affiliates, lead a webinar with the two other winners and attend a conference in Indianapolis, Indiana to teach other affiliates about our program.
Posted in After-school programs, Girls Inc. National, Help Us Help Girls | Tagged: Annie E. Casey Foundation, Awards, Family, Grants, Latinas | Leave a Comment »
Posted by girlsincchatt on May 6, 2009
Demonstrating that it’s never too early to start advocating against violence, fourth and fifth grade girls participating in the Girls Inc. after-school program at Hardy Elementary School will hold a Project BOLD® showcase this Friday, May 8, from 4-5:30 p.m. at Hardy Elementary. Friday’s showcase will feature an advocacy project and a tae kwon do presentation.
Girls participate in a Tae Kwon Do lesson at East Side Elementary
Throughout the spring, girls have participated in the Girls Inc. national Project BOLD® curriculum, which teaches girls to lead safer lives by developing skills and strategies for self-defense. Through this program, girls learn how to seek out and talk to a caring adult about personal violence and advocate against gender-specific violence.
“Sadly, violence is a part of the lives of many girls in Chattanooga,” said Bea Lurie, President & CEO. “We believe that it’s never too early to start advocating against violence, especially violence aimed towards girls and women. Project BOLD® teaches girls practical and effective ways to fight personal violence and stand up for their community.”
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Posted in After-school programs, Help Us Help Girls | Tagged: advocacy, Health and Human Services, Prevention of Violence Against Women & Girls, tae kwon do, violence | Leave a Comment »
Posted by girlsincchatt on March 19, 2009
Girls Incorporated of Chattanooga will celebrate the legacy of Rep. Shirley Chisholm at the 2009 UnBought and Unbossed Awards on April 22 by recognizing outstanding female role models in the Chattanooga area as selected by Girls Inc. girls. Each of the honorees will be presented the 2009 UnBossed and UnBought award at the breakfast held on April 22 from 7:30-9 a.m. at the Bessie Smith Hall.
Girls Inc. presents the 5th Annual UnBought and UnBossed Award Honorees:
- Tonya Kennedy Cammon, Grant, Konvalinka & Harrison, PC
- Carolyn R. Chapman, City of Chattanooga
- Dr. Arlene Donowitz, Memorial Health Care Center
- Voula Fairbanks, Hairbenders International
- Kathi Grant-Willis, BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee
- Theresa V. Kellum, National Coalition 100 Black Women, Inc. Chattanooga Chapter
- Beverly McKeldin, City of Chattanooga Human Services Department
- Gloria Pogue, Tennessee Valley Authority
- Lynn Rodgers, Joseph Decosimo & Company
- Marty L. Bryant/Stanley, RiverCity Market & Music Works, Inc.
Tables of eight can be purchased for $260. Limited tables of four are available for $130. Individual tickets are $35. Event sponsorships are still available through Girls Inc. Tickets can be purchased online or by calling 423-624-4757. Tickets are limited and selling quickly.
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Posted by girlsincchatt on March 12, 2009
Have a craving for a southwestern eggroll or ribs from Chili’s? Join us for dinner at the Downtown Chili’s on March 30 and help raise money for Girls Inc. by eating out with your family or friends.
On Monday, March 30 from 5-9 p.m., 10% of checks will be donated to Girls Inc.
Click here to print off a flier and tell your friends!
Please note, that only customers who bring the accompanying flier with them will be able to credit 10% of their check to Girls Inc.
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Posted by girlsincchatt on February 9, 2009
Thank you to all of our donors and supporters of the First Friday Five with Chattarati. Through your help, we raised more than $700 to send girls to the Discovery Girls Science Camp over spring break.
This was more than twice our orginal goal of $300. The majority of donations were under $20, which shows that a lot of people giving a little bit can make a huge impact.
We appreciate working with the Chattarati team in setting up the First Friday Five. Through your help, seven low-income girls will be able to attend spring break camp. Thank you for your generosity.
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Posted by girlsincchatt on February 6, 2009
UPDATE 3: 6 P.M. We’re ending the day with $600! A few more donations have been pledged online. We’re leaving Paypal open throughout the weekend, so please donate if you didn’t get an opportunity today.
UPDATE 2: 2:10 p.m. We’ve raised $515 today. Donations will continue be accepted throughout the day. Thank you to everyone who has helped send 5 girls to camp.
UPDATE: 12:15 p.m. As of noon, we surpassed our goal and raised $345. Thank you to everyone who has donated. Every $100 raised helps another low-income girl attend the Discovery Girls spring break camp.
Did you know that you can help a girl for the same price as a cup of coffee from Starbucks?
Today, help send a girl to the upcoming Discovery Girls spring break camp with just a click of the mouse. Click here to donate $5 or more to help Girls Inc. raise funds for camp scholarships.
Girls Inc. is partnering with local Chattanooga blog, Chattarati, for the first-ever First Friday Five program. Click here for more information.
Girls Inc. and Chattarati hope to raise $300 to offer three girls a scholarship to the Discovery Girls Camp on March 16-30. The Camp will expose girls to exciting opportunities in science and technology fields and encourage them to pursue career paths in them.
All it takes is 60 people to each donate $5 to Girls Inc. Click here to donate TODAY. For just a few dollars, you can help low-income girl enjoy discovering the worlds of astronomy, health sciences, engineering and earth science.
Follow us on Twitter (@girlsincchatt), Facebook or here on our blog for more information.
To find out more about the Discovery Girls Science Camp, click here.
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Posted by girlsincchatt on February 4, 2009
Do you know how $5 can make a difference in the lives of girls?
Help Girls Inc. raise money for spring break scholarships from the comfort of your home or office.
This Friday, February 6, Girls Inc. will be the first participant of Chattarati’s First Friday Five donation drive. Please contribute $5 THIS Friday and help us meet our goal!
Girls Inc. and Chattarati aim to raise enough funds to provide three girls with scholarships to the Discovery Girls Spring Break Camp on March 16-20. The Camp will expose girls to exciting opportunities in science and technology fields and encourage them to pursue career paths in them.
All it takes are 60 people to each donate $5 to Girls Inc. Get ready to join the Chattanooga movement in helping inspire girls to be strong, smart and bold.
How YOU can help:
- Donate $5 on Friday (we’ll announce how later.)
- Tell your friends!
- Post it to Facebook, share it on your blog or tweet about it.
Follow us on Twitter to up-to-date news on the First Friday Five. @girlsincchatt and @chattarati
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Are Senator Andy Berke and Superintendant Jim Scales smarter than a fifth grade girl? Girls Incorporated of Chattanooga will pit prominent Chattanoogans in a school knowledge challenge against 5th grade Girls Inc. girls as part of the 5th annual Blast Off! fall fundraiser and silent auction held at The Mill on October 9 from 6:30-9:30 p.m.
