Fuel her fire and she will win
Girls Inc. of Long Island advocates on behalf of girls and delivers life-changing programs and experiences.
Girls Inc. of Long Island serves girls ages 5-18 across Nassau and Suffolk County. Our research-based programming is delivered by trained professionals who focus on the development of the whole girl, supporting, mentoring, and guiding girls in an affirming, pro-girl environment. Here, girls learn to value their whole selves, discover and develop their inherent strengths, and receive the support they need to navigate the challenges they face.
Girls Inc. girls live healthy and active lifestyles and are less likely to engage in risky behavior; they are eager to learn, successful in school, and more likely to graduate from post-secondary education; and they display diligence, perseverance and resilience.
Positive Outcome
Girls increase their understanding of health issues affecting them, their families, and their communities. They develop the motivation and practical skills to take charge of their health today and throughout their lives.
Through Healthy Living programming girls:
Increase their level of physical activity and view their bodies more positively.
Positive Outcome
Girls participate in program activities and experiences that expand upon and support their school-based learning and engagement, and provide the assistance and guidance that may not be present at home.
Through Academic Enrichment and Support girls:
Improve their outlook and performance in school.
Positive Outcome
Girls participate in program activities and experiences that build the learning, skills, and behaviors that increase confidence and resilience, enabling them to set and achieve their goals and lead productive, independent, and fulfilling lives.
With Life Skills Instruction girls:
Improve their self and emotional control.
Three elements are critical to successful outcomes:
PEOPLE
Trained staff and volunteers who build lasting, mentoring relationships. Our staff take the time to engage with families, encourage girls to pursue leadership positions, and serve as role models.
ENVIRONMENT
Girls-only, physically and emotionally safe; where there is a sisterhood of support, high expectations, and mutual respect.
RESEARCH-BASED PROGRAMMING
Research-based, hands-on and minds-on, age-appropriate, meeting the needs of today’s girls. Our trained staff develop locally-focused programs that ensure girls are exposed to new experiences.
Looking for information on girls’ issues?
Our library of resources covers a wide range of topics including healthy relationships, economic literacy, girls and sexuality, and effective mentoring.
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