Have a birthday or milestone coming up? Instead of gifts, ask friends and family to make a donation to your page and celebrate in a way that truly gives back.

Like to walk, run, bike, swim or be active? Pick a distance or challenge and ask people to support you in your effort.

Girls Night, Game Night, or Office Parties are all great ways to bring people together and ask for support in your challenge!

Are you a baker, crafter, or just think it’s time for a garage clean out? Make something or sell something and all proceeds support Girls Inc.!

Go with a traditional peer to peer method and just ask those you love to support a cause you love!

Get creative! Company events, Local businesses, and other ideas are all welcome!

Have a birthday or milestone coming up? Instead of gifts, ask friends and family to make a donation to your page and celebrate in a way that truly gives back.

Like to walk, run, bike, swim or be active? Pick a distance or challenge and ask people to support you in your effort.

Girls Night, Game Night, or Office Parties are all great ways to bring people together and ask for support in your challenge!

Are you a baker, crafter, or just think it’s time for a garage clean out? Make something or sell something and all proceeds support Girls Inc.!

Go with a traditional peer to peer method and just ask those you love to support a cause you love!

Get creative! Company events, Local businesses, and other ideas are all welcome!

The Strong, Smart, Bold Challenge | Fundraise Your Way

Join Girls Inc. of Orange County’s signature peer-to-peer fundraising campaign and turn your passion into impact.

About the Challenge

The Strong, Smart, Bold Challenge is a community driven fundraising campaign where participants commit to a fundraising goal and choose how they want to participate.

There’s no one-size-fits-all challenge, just your unique way of making a difference.

You can run, walk, host an event, create a social media campaign, celebrate a birthday a milestone, or just share your story and ask for support!

No matter how you participate, your impact helps girls across Orange County access life changing programs focused on leadership, STEM, wellness, mentorship, and career readiness.

HOW IT WORKS

STEP 1

CHOOSE YOUR LEVEL OF IMPACT

STRONG – $500 Goal | Support emergency resources and essential support for girls and families.

SMART – $1,000 Goal | Fund an Externship, giving one girl real world experience and mentorship to prepare for her career journey.

BOLD – $2,500 Goal | Sponsors a Girls Inc. workshop series in a Title 1 School, giving up to 400 girls access to Girls Inc. programs.

STEP 2

REGISTER AND PERSONALIZE YOUR PAGE

Once you register, personalize your fundraising page and receive a welcome toolkit with tips, templates, and resources, to help you share your fundraiser and make an impact for girls across Orange County.

STEP 3

PICK A CHALLENGE AND REACH YOUR GOAL!

Choose how you want to participate – whether that running, walking, hosting an event, celebrating a milestone , or fundraising online. Then rally your friends, family, and community to help you reach your goal and make an impact for girls across Orange County.

OVER 11,000 GIRLS HELPED

In 2025, Girls Inc. of Orange County proudly impacted the lives of over 11,000 girls, empowering them with mentorship, academic support, leadership development, and the confidence to dream bigger. This is what showing up for girls looks like.

WE’RE HELPING GIRLS BREAK BARRIERS

For 47% of our participants, college is uncharted territory. Girls Inc. of Orange County is proud to stand beside every first-generation college student, giving them the confidence and support they need to not just attend higher education, but to thrive in it.

CREATING FUTURE STEM LEADERS

62% of our girls are pursuing STEM degrees. At Girls Inc. of Orange County, we are proud to be part of the reason more young women are choosing careers in science, technology, engineering, and math.