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- EIN 36-4331462
- (773) 342-1250
- 1415 N Dayton St Ste 112 Chicago IL 60642-2600 USA
- www.gotrchicago.org
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Causes: Children & Youth, Girls Clubs, Recreation & Sports, Sports
Mission: To educate and prepare girls for a lifetime of self respect and healthly living. This is accomplished through an interactive learning program that combines training for a running race with life changing, self esteem enhancing, confidence building lessons and activities that encourage emotional, social, mental, and spiritual development.
Programs: Girls on the run-chicago (gotrc) is a life-changing after-school program for 8-14 year old girls. Our mission is to educate and prepare girls for a lifetime of self respect and healthy living. The program curriculum uniquely combines training for a 3. 1 mile running event with uplifting workouts and life skills lessons aimed to develop the whole girl, her physical, mental, emotional and social self. Young girls are empowered with a greater self-awareness, a sense of achievement, and a foundation in team building to help them become strong, contented and self-confident women. We serve girls from all income levels, backgrounds and athletic abilities. During the year ended june 30, 2015, the organization estimates that 1,816 coaches donated approximately 145,000 hours for program related activities.