2025 Strong, Smart & Bold Luncheon Equips Youth for Success!

Thank you to our Board Members, Sponsors, Investors, Women of Impact, and our entire community who joined in celebrating our Scholars at our 2025 Strong, Smart & Bold Luncheon, Equipped for Success!

With your sponsorships, ticket purchases, day-of and subsequent investments, we raised $550,000+ to ensure youth in Alameda County continue to have access to transformational programming.

During the luncheon, we heard from three Teen Scholars whose stories are a testament to our ability to make real impact when we come together as a community.

Through Girls Inc. of Alameda County, Padme gained the confidence to use her voice, discovered a passion for science and working with children, and will pursue her dream of becoming a pediatrician at Trinity University in San Antonio. Zarahana found sisterhood, support, and the courage to ask for help and is now heading to UCLA to pursue an Art major with purpose and clarity. Through a Girls Inc. internship, Lynelle uncovered her entrepreneurial spirit and her desire to help others, designing a healthcare app and founding a wellness program at her school. She will start her postsecondary journey at a community college and plans to transfer to a four-year university with a strong psychology program.

Thank you so much for your generosity and your commitment to inspiring all girls to be strong, smart & bold.

Special thanks to our generous sponsors and to our event emcee, Velena Jones!

Didn’t get a chance to give at the event? You can show your support for participants like Padme, Zarahana and Lynelle by investing in the programs, resources and services that equip our youth for success.