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Parker Elementary GIRLStart Update

This year at Parker GIRLStart, we are introducing B.E.A.R (Be Excited About Reading!) time. We want to make reading a cozy and comfortable experience for the girls by providing some stuffed bears they can use as reading buddies. We greatly appreciate donations of clean, gently used stuffed teddy bears.

To make a donation please drop by our office or mail the item to:
Girls Incorporated of Alameda County
13666 East 14th Street
San Leandro, CA 94578

Notable Women Honored at 2007 Strong, Smart and Bold Breakfast

Girls Inc.'s annual breakfast honoring outstanding women leaders in Alameda County, held Thursday, April 5, 2007, was a great success. Over 250 community leaders turned out to show support to Girls Inc. and see honorees United States Senator Barbara Boxer, Ophelia Basgal, Vice President for Civic Partnerships and Community Initiatives PG&E and Linda V. Deboe, Director of Customer Relations Wells Fargo receive the 2007 Strong, Smart and Bold awards.

United States Senator Barbara Boxer surprised Girls Incorporated by presenting Executive Director Pat Loomes with her Excellence In Education Award. Senator Boxer established this award to recognize teachers, parents, businesses and organizations that are working to make positive changes in education.

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New Study Finds Teenage Girls Facing Increased Pressure:

The women's movement has broken down many gender stereotypes. But according to a new Girls Inc. national study, girls still face societal pressure to be pretty, passive and pursue traditional "women's jobs." At the same time, they are also increasingly expected to do well in school and go to college, placing additional stress on girls. Click here to read the full report.

Calling all Girls Inc. of Alameda County Alumnae!

We are searching for any past members. If you or someone you know was a member or attended programs at Girls Inc. of Alameda County, or as we used to be known, the San Leandro Girls Club, we want to hear from you! Girls Inc. is building an alumnae network and we need your feedback.