COALITION OF ADVOCATES FOR EQUAL ACCESS FOR GIRLS
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The Coalition of Advocates for Equal Access for Girls is a powerful organization. Since 1993, it has championed the rights of girls throughout the state of Oregon. It is now poised to assist other states throughout the nation in developing legislation that will ensure that young women have equal access to services within their states.
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As the former ED of a nonprofit that serves adolescent girls, I found the support & expertise of Coalition members to be invaluable in developing services and programs that sensitively and effaciously meet the needs of the clients that we served.
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How frequently have you been involved with the organization?
About every month
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2010
I worked with the Coalition from February 2003-January 2005 as the Executive Administrative Assistant. Through my years with the Coalition, I helped to plan and organize annual and regional meetings; researched and wrote articles for the quarterly Girls’ Advocate newsletter; helped to develop a Girls' Advocacy curriculum; and participated in the daily workings of the organization. I remember, on numerous occasions, being quite taken by the knowledge, energetic resources, dedication, and passion that the Coalition's members extend in support of the organizational mission. In working to ensure equal access to gender-specific support and services, and give a voice to girls' issues, these volunteers are making lasting change in the lives of young women throughout the state.
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
my time as Executive Administrative Assistant, witnessing lives transformed by the Coalition's advocacy work.
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What I've enjoyed the most about my experience with this nonprofit is...
networking with volunteers and organizations who care deeply about girls' advocacy and work tirelessly to make lasting changes for young women throughout the state.
The kinds of staff and volunteers that I met were...
gracious, passionate, extremely generous, and hugely dedicated to this work.
If this organization had 10 million bucks, it could...
hugely expand and enhance the amazing work that they've been doing since 1992. The energy and dedication are already there, 10 million bucks would serve to amplify the change already taking place!
How frequently have you been involved with the organization?
About once a year
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2010
I became introduced to the Coalition during my senior year of high school when I began my senoir project to reduce abuse in foster care homes. As a foster youth, I was determined to insure that this did not happen to other kids in care. The President of the Coalition became my key advisor for the project and connected me to the people I needed to know to change policies at the state level. With the Coalition's support, I presented my project to the Oregon Child Welfare Advisory Committee and then helped them rewrite policies around face to face contact between caseworkers and the youth on their caseloads. After college I returned to the Coalition as a Board Member and continue my advocacy work today to make foster care better in Oregon. The Coalition's support opened many doors for me as a young woman and I am honored to continue to be involved in thier advocacy on behalf of girls.
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
preserving sexual abuse treatment programs that serve girls during the 2009 round of budget cuts for the Department of Human Services.
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What I've enjoyed the most about my experience with this nonprofit is...
that is focuses its advocacy efforts around vulnerable girls and young women.
The kinds of staff and volunteers that I met were...
extremely knowledgeable about the issues facing girls today and what gender specific services are needed.
If this organization had 10 million bucks, it could...
insure that all at-risk girls in the entire nation have equal access to gender specific services and treatments to meet their specific needs and challenges.
How frequently have you been involved with the organization?
About every week
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2010
The Coalition has made a tremendous difference in Oregon ensuring that girls and young women receive the gender responsive services they need. After passage of legislation requiring all state agencies to provide gender specific services this all volunteer organization continues to be a watch dog working to guarantee that the law is implemented effectively. Oregon is the only state with such a law making the coalition and our state a pioneer. The Coalition is a tireless, dedicated and passionate advocate for the needs and potential of girls and young women in Oregon and across the country.
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
working on the national level on issues related to girls and young women involved in systems of care.
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How frequently have you been involved with the organization?
About every week
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2010
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