In a time where most jobs, internships, camps, and classes have been canceled or postponed, Girls Inc. is the most reliable and helpful organization that continues to offer support to me despite all obstacles. Since social distancing began Girls Inc members have continuously reached out to me and have given me specialized attention through facetime calls and emails, all
Dear Friends, Our work never stops! Now more than ever, the Girls Inc. of Orange County team is committed to serving our girls, staff, supporters, volunteers, and friends. We want to ensure you that our work goes on, and is more important than ever as we face uncertain times. Now that all of the K-12 schools we serve have closed we
by Laurie Goodman We know that when girls succeed, we all succeed. For the first time in history, we know that a significant amount of our leaders will be women. This means that girls need the best possible preparation to step into these roles. Despite the inherent promise that girls represent, they still face real and profound challenges. For too
By Zarina Yunis As a teenager just starting on my journey, my 2019 externship placement was one of my most memorable experiences. Having the opportunity to work and learn at a top Orange County company at this stage of life was so rewarding. This summer I was placed at Ingram Micro, a company that “helps businesses realize the promise
By Zarina Yunis One of Girls Inc. OC’s flagship programs held every summer is their Externship Program. This program is designed to give high school sophomores and juniors the opportunity to explore potential career interests at various summer placements. The application process starts with an informational meeting, followed by submitting an application with personal essays, transcripts and letters of
By: Zarina Yunis The movement against sexual harassment and sexual assault reached an international audience in late 2017 after several American actresses shared their experiences with sexual harrassment publicly using the #MeToo on their social media accounts. Tarana Burke, a social activist, originally coined the phrase back in 2006, in an effort to show solidarity with other women like
By Zarina Yunis Girls Inc. OC is continually offering programs to help the girls affiliated with them to be Strong, Smart and Bold. Part of this effort entails educating young women to be prepared to go out into the world with the tools they need for success. One key tool is knowing how to manage their money. On March
Be Upstanding: Taking Action to Prevent Sexual Harassment and Violence For girls to reach their full potential, they must be safe. Sexual harassment and violence is an epidemic that starts young. About 7 in 10 girls experience sexual harassment at some point in high school. About 1 in 4 girls will experience sexual violence before she turns 18. What
By Laurie Goodman I recently visited the Anne Frank Museum in Amsterdam and it was a great reminder that every girl’s voice matters. It can matter the whole world over. A simple account of a 12-year old’s life in hiding during WWII has sold over 30 million copies, translated into 70 languages, and published in over 60 countries. Anne,
By Laurie Goodman May is mental health month. Good health is one of our most basic needs, including mental health. The Journal of the American Medical Association says that half of American children with a mental health condition (1 in 7) go untreated. Untreated mental illness in children pose grave consequences to our communities, including high rates of suicide,
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