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OUR IMPACT We are changing the trajectory of girls' lives. Check out our new 2024-25 Impact Report! View Report For more than 65 years, Girls Inc. of Alameda County has served the community as a local organization affiliated with the national Girls Inc. network with the shared mission of inspiring all girls to be strong, smart, and bold. Based in Oakland, CA, Girls Inc. of Alameda County responds to the unique needs of girls and their allies in the East Bay with less access to educational, social, and financial resources. We provide a proven continuum of hundreds of hours of TK-early career programming spanning academic achievement, health, leadership development, career readiness and workforce development programming, delivered annually in schools and our centers. Learn more about our impact throughout the years below. Impact Report 2024-2025 Impact Report 2024-2025 Impact Report 2024-2025 Impact Report 2024-2025 View & Download 3x Our students were 3x more likely to be reading at grade level than their peers not in our programs, and 8x more likely if they were English Learners (EL). 93% of our 6th – 8th graders think it is important to put in their best effort while working on their goals. 100% of seniors in our College Access Now (CAN) program graduated high school and were admitted to post-secondary institutions for the 11th consecutive year. Meet a few of our impressive alumnae—women who have experienced profound transformations through Girls Inc. of Alameda County —who are now true leaders in their fields and in the community. Danielle West Analytics Consultant, Kaiser Permanente Danielle joined Girls Inc. of Alameda County as a shy seventh grader who questioned her leadership potential. But Girls Inc. quickly became the environment where her voice, confidence, and academic ambitions began to take form. Through STEM workshops, public health projects, and leadership development, she discovered her passion for community health. “At Girls Inc., I learned that my ideas mattered. I went from silent in the back of the room to leading citywide youth commissions,” she says. Danielle graduated UC Berkeley with honors, was inducted into Phi Beta Kappa and now works as an Analytics Consultant at Kaiser Permanente. She is currently preparing to attend Law School to specialize in healthcare policy. Tayo Ogunmayin Civil Engineer, WMH Corporation Tayo came to Girls Inc. of Alameda County in middle school feeling isolated, disengaged, and unsure of herself. But through Girls Inc.’s hands-on STEM programming and nurturing community, she began to see new possibilities. A pivotal moment came during a field trip to an urban planning firm, where she learned people actually design the bridges and roads she used on a daily basis. “That day changed everything,” she says. “For the first time, I saw a future I wanted—and believed I could have. ” With one-on-one college guidance, she became the first in her family to attend college, earning a B.S. in Civil Engineering from UC Davis and a master’s in transportation policy. Today, Tayo works as a Civil Engineer in the Bay Area, helping build the infrastructure of tomorrow. “Girls Inc. didn’t just support me, ” she says. “They showed me who I could become—and then helped me become her. ” Tehray McCullough Analyst, BlackRock Asset Management Tehray’s journey with Girls Inc. of Alameda County began amid family instability and immense personal struggle. Facing parental incarceration and moments of homelessness, she often felt alone—until she found Girls Inc. “They were my safe haven, ” she says. “They helped me see that my circumstances didn’t have to define me. ” With Girls Inc.’s help, she returned to school, navigated the legal system for her own protection, and applied for college. She discovered a passion for finance through a Girls Inc. partnership with BlackRock and went on to study Economics at UC Merced. She currently works as an Analyst at BlackRock Asset Management—the very company that first opened her eyes to her career path. “Girls Inc. gave me the tools, the mentors, and the belief that I could build a different life, ” she says. “Now, I want to be the kind of leader who gives back the way they gave to me. ” SUCCESS STORIES Previous Impact Reports Previous Impact Reports Previous Impact Reports Previous Impact Reports 2022 - 2023 View & Download 2021 - 2022 View & Download 2020 - 2021 View & Download 2019 - 2020 View & Download Learn more about: Women of Impact Ways to Invest

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All Press Latest News Search Feb 14 First-Ever Loomes Legacy Luncheon Relaunches our Planned Giving Program The Loomes Legacy Circle at Girls Inc. of Alameda County provides the opportunity for you to create a permanent legacy, and to bring your... Feb 14 This Valentine’s Day GirlSMART Girls Receive 450+ Books This Valentine’s Day, girls in the GirlSMART Literacy Program across the Bay Area are receiving over 450 donated books! Volunteers,... Feb 3 8th Grade Participant Designs ‘Ms. Helping Handy,’ All-in-One Cleaning Robot As part of their Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Mathematics (STEAM) curriculum, our 8th graders were challenged to design a... Feb 1 NBC Bay Area’s Velena Jones to be 2024 Strong, Smart & Bold Luncheon’s Event Emcee We are thrilled to have NBC Bay Area’s Velena Jones as our 2024 Strong, Smart & Bold Luncheon’s event emcee and special honoree! An East... Jan 24 Women of Impact January Breakfast Attendees of our recent women of Impact Breakfast gained insight into our host of Health and Advocacy programs available to high... Jan 3 Pioneering a Professional Pathway in Expanded Learning How the Partnership for Children & Youth and its Partners Made Registered Apprenticeships a Reality in California Education A leading... Jan 2 Program Spotlight: Literacy (Elementary School) Literacy has been a key component of our programming for several decades, but the official launch of our intensive literacy program*... Jan 1 National Mentorship Month January is recognized as National Mentoring Month, a time to actively celebrate the power of supportive and meaningful mentor... Dec 31, 2023 Thank You Corporation & Foundation Partners! Foundations and corporations make up nearly 30% of our annual revenue, 100% of which goes into the programs, facilities and resources... Dec 31, 2023 Thank You Foundation Partners! Foundations and corporations make up nearly 30% of our annual revenue, 100% of which goes into the programs, facilities and resources... Dec 20, 2023 Do Not Miss our 2022-23 Impact Report! The impact and longevity of Girls Inc. of Alameda County is a direct result of the investments you have made in us, enabling... Dec 13, 2023 Mini Mentoring & Mock Interviews Assist with Leadership Skills & Professional Development Thank you to the community members who volunteered at our recent Mini Mentoring and Mock Interview events for our 9th and 10th graders!...