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The Women of Taste event has always been a great place to be introduced to up-and-coming family wineries like Donkey and Goat, Dashe Cellars and JC Cellars. At the 2009 Women of Taste event, we met Neil and Glenda Cohn of Hannah Nicole Vineyards. Their Chardonnay was a hit, and we are excited that they will be joining us again at the 2010 event  Read more »

Girls Inc. has been invited to ring the opening bell at the NASDAQ stock market next Tuesday, August 10th in celebration of the ING-Girls Inc. Investment Challenge Symposium, which will be held in New York next week. Girls Inc. of Alameda County will ring the opening bell along with representatives from ING and the three original teams of the Investment Challenge from affiliates in NYC, L.A., and Denver.  Read more »

At Girls Inc., we are proud of our solid corporate partnerships, particularly with companies engaged in innovative community investment efforts, such as Gap Inc. Through a variety of initiatives, Gap Foundation -  Gap Inc.’s social investment arm – goes beyond writing checks and leverages the time and talent of Gap Inc.’s more than 134,000 employees to make an impact in the community.   Read more »

One hundred percent of graduates of our five-year Eureka! Teen Achievement Program enrolled in college last fall. Many were the first of their family to go on to higher education. There are many expenses associated with going to college, which can be burdensome for low-income students. In celebration of the success of our graduating seniors, Girls Inc. has partnered with Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority Inc., of Silicon Valley to shower our graduates with much-needed supplies and many good wishes as they begin their college journey.  Read more »

Strong. Smart. Bold! This year’s participants experienced authentic, engaging, thought-provoking programs that inspired them to develop their potential and be their best. Girls Inc. of Alameda County’s full continuum of programs evolve with girls’ unique developmental needs. We support young women in underserved communities in their journey of building academic, career and life skills that foster success in school, at home and in the world.   Read more »

Believing in a vision and supporting it by any means necessary is what is meant by taking a chance. Barclay Simpson, long-term supporter of Girls Inc. of Alameda County, is fond of saying “Take a Chance.” His support has made it possible for Girls Inc. to take a chance and expand our programs to girls in Kindergarten through third grade. The GIRLStart early literacy program has allowed our girls to take chances of their own. In its tenth year, GIRLStart is now a signature program of Girls Inc. of Alameda County and has been expanded to several Girls Inc. affiliates nationwide.  Read more »

Make a gift to Girls Inc. in honor of a woman who has made a difference in your life. This Mother’s Day, when you make a gift to Girls Inc. of Alameda County in her honor, we will let her know how special she is to you and send her a card letting her know about your contribution.

If you have questions, wish to learn more about volunteer opportunities, or would prefer donating over the phone, please call (510) 357-5515.

Give the best Mother’s Day gift of all: a world filled with strong, smart, and bold girls.  Read more »

As a member of California's Appropriations Committe, Congresswoman Lee worked to secure $18.1 million in the 2010 fiscal year for various institutions and agencies throughout the Ninth Congressional District.  Read more »

Twice a  year the middle school program, All STARS(sports,technology, academics,responsibilty and sisterhood) sets aside time to recognize and celebrate the work girls have accomplished over the quarter.Join the All STARS staff to commemorate the girls completion of the first Unit of Build IT(information technology).  Read more »

The Family Strengthening Awards honor the people and programs that contribute to improving  the prospects of children and families living in tough neighborhoods everyday. Each year, the Annie E. Casey Foundation provides grants to national organizations whose local affiliates are working directly with families in their communities.  Read more »