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Causes: Amateur Sports, Sports
Mission: We inspire girls to be joyful, healthy and confident using a fun, experience-based curriculum which creatively integrates running. Our goal is to educate and prepare girls for a lifetime of self-respect and healthy living.
Target demographics: inspire girls of all abilities to recognize and embrace their inner strength and make meaningful connections with others.
Direct beneficiaries per year: 850 girls connect with their peers and mentors, realize their strength and potential, and build their self-esteem and confidence!
Geographic areas served: 11 counties throughout the North State including Yuba, Sutter, Colusa, Butte, Glenn, Tehama, Shasta, Siskiyou, Trinity, Plumas and Lassen.
Programs: Each school year Girls on the Run of the North State serves 1,000 girls from 3rd-8th grades in an after school program to build self esteem and mentoring through running. Trained coaches use physical activity and dynamic discussions to build social, emotional and physical skills while encouraging healthy habits for life.