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- EIN 47-1840757
- Po Box 9407 Schenectady NY 12309-0407 USA
- wggschenectady.org
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Nonprofit Overview
Causes: Children & Youth, Girls Clubs
Mission: The working group on girls of schenectady, inc. Has been formed to facilitate theeducational opportunities and community projects to promote the scholastic and social development of girls in the county of schenectady, ny, and to educate the community about the needs, challenges, opportunities and successes of girls in the county of schenectady, ny.
Programs: Girls day out a program held in november during national education week in which 150 seventh grade girls from scsd are invited to attend an off campus program where the girls attend a series of workshops to provide the foundation on the themes of building self-esteem, exploring options, and expanding their vision of their future.
girls circles provide follow-up to girls day out and expand on the themes of building self-esteem, exploring options, and expanding their vision of their future. Girls (7th grade through high school) who participated in gdo are invited to join a circle of 8-10 girls that meets in their school during lunch or after school, weekly or every other week. Women from the community volunteer to be muses to be trained, to co-lead the circles.
field trips -are developed for the 8th grade and high school participants, often taking them to theatrical productions. For the second year in october, nysut hosted a showing of girl rising for 100 8th grade girls. This is a film (made under the auspices of unicef) about 9 girls around the world who overcome obstacles to get the education they want and need. It provides a good opportunity for discussion. Other field trips are planned as well.
other program expenses
parents' day out was established to provide support to the families of our girls, including workshops on understanding teens, helping kids navigate adolescence, talking about difficult topics, dealing with stress, and more. With inspirational speakers, fun and energetic workshops, a raffle and information to help parents connect with community resources, the parents' day out is another way to support our girls by supporting their parents.
celebration dinner is a culmination of the year's growth and connection. Each girl invites a woman in her life who is important to her, and they celebrate together in an evening of connection, inspiration, and empowerment. We have many speakers throughout the evening, including girls, muses, parents, and school officials. Each girl reflects upon her year in her girls' circle, and she is encouraged to share how her experiences have helped her grow, find her strengths, and develop her distinctive voice.