2025 Strong, Smart & Bold Luncheon
Join us for Girls Inc. of Alameda County’s Strong, Smart, and Bold Luncheon, Equipped for Success, at the Oakland Scottish Rite Center!


Time & Location
Apr 25, 2025, 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM
Oakland Scottish Rite Center, 1547 Lakeside Dr, Oakland, CA 94612
About the event
Equipped For Success
Celebrate the achievements of our graduating seniors as they get ready for their postsecondary journeys and hear inspiring stories from three scholars about their Strong, Smart & Bold experiences and plans for the future.
Join us in fueling the future of Girls Inc. of Alameda County, ensuring we remain a strong, independent force for the youth we serve—today and for generations to come. Your support drives critical programs that empower girls to break barriers and achieve their dreams, while also helping provide seniors with essential tools like laptops, backpacks, and dorm supplies so they can take their next big step with confidence.
Together, we are building a future where every girl is equipped with the opportunities and support she needs to succeed.
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Equipped for Success Sponsors*
$20,000 Strong
The Simpson Family
Ellen & Glenn Voyles
$15,000 Smart
Sharon Davidson
Marti Pozzi & Jim Congdon
$10,000 Bold
The Glasser Family
Kaiser Permanente
The Koren-Parish Family
Gabrielle Tierney & Eric Bindelglass
$5,000 Partner
Marcia & George Argyris
Block, Inc.
Carmel Partners
Joy Chen & Vernon Giang
The Clorox Company
Comerica
Christine Gouig
Sheena Jain & Aisha Kelly Vong
Megan Kelly & Brian Connolly
Tami Munns & Sandra Padilla
Norton Law Firm & Marjorie Goux
PG&E
Simpson Strong-Tie
Vensure HR
$3,000 Ally
The Bentley School
Linh Doan Vo
Hillary Gitelman & Susan McCue
Mel Harrison & Barbara Hardacre
Jan Medina
Mutual of America
Karen & Michael Meryash
Mike & Nancy Pretto
Patricia & Bruce Westphal
*As of 4/14/25
2025 Strong, Smart & Bold Teen Scholars
Lynelle Padme Zarahana