Mission Statement:
Girls Inc. of New Hampshire inspires all girls to be Strong (through healthy living), Smart (through education) and Bold (through independence), providing thousands of girls with life-changing experiences and solutions to the unique challenges girls face.
Top Funding Sources:
Individual donors, corporate partners, USDA federal funds, special events, foundation grants, state child care
assistance, parent fees and United Way.
Year Established: 1974
Employees: 36
Annual Revenue: $2,100,000
Service Locations:
We offer after-school and full-day summer programs at our two centers: 27 Burke Street in Nashua and 340 Varney Street in Manchester. We deliver outreach programs in schools across New Hampshire and Windsor County, Vt., and Young Women’s Leadership programs each summer.
Contact:
Sharron McCarthy, CEO
Administrative Office
1711 South Willow St., Suite 5
Manchester, NH 03103
603-606-1705
smccarthy@girlsincnewhampshire.org
www.girlsincnewhampshire.org
Powerful girls in an equitable society. Our goals are that girls learn to value their whole selves, discover and develop their inherent strengths and receive the support they need to navigate the challenges they face. Girls Inc. girls live healthy and active lifestyles and are less likely to engage in risky behavior; they are eager to learn, successful in school and more likely to graduate from post-secondary education; and they display diligence, perseverance and resilience.
When we support girls, they become resilient and ready for future possibilities! Together we can provide girls with the opportunity to thrive and prepare to become a new generation of leaders.
Our biggest fundraiser is our Fuel Her Fire Auction held every April. It begins online and then culminates in a Live Auction Gala. Our Golf Tournament in September raises money for our sports programming and scholarships, along with our Strong Smart & Bold Raffle in November. The Champion for Girls breakfast is held in June.
Girls Inc. is always accepting donations through our website, mail or telephone. Other giving opportunities include event sponsorships, item donations for our spring auction, planned giving or sponsoring a girl to attend our programs. We also have business partnership opportunities.
Support Volunteers: Talk to us about available opportunities in our centers or with our events.
BOLD Futures Mentoring: Become a mentor and build positive relationships with up to four girls. Contact Aletta Brown for info: abrown@girlsincnewhampshire.org.
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