51 Girls Inc. Affiliates Across the United States &
Canada joined First-Ever Network
Wide Fundraiser Featuring Appearances by Quinta Brunson, Da'Vine Joy Randolph,
Ariana DeBose, and more. Public
Fundraiser Extends Through May
16.
NEW
YORK, May 13, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- On
May 9, the longest-running girls'
leadership organization, Girls Inc., hosted its first-ever
network-wide fundraiser to celebrate its 160th anniversary. Founded
in 1864, Girls Inc. currently serves 114,000 girls across
the U.S. and Canada through
75 affiliates. The star-studded, virtual event was hosted by Emmy
Award-winning television host Tamron
Hall and featured appearances from Emmy Award Winner Quinta
Brunson; Academy Award Winner Da'Vine Joy Randolph; television star
Lucy Hale; Academy Award Winning
actress Ariana DeBose; Actress,
Host, Custom Car Builder Emelia Hartford, Television Host &
Producer Kamie Crawford; Actress Anastacia
McCleskey, currently starring in the Broadway musical SUFFS;
Roslyn Giles, News Anchor,
Columbus, GA; Stephanie Savage, Founder, Fake Empire; and many
more.
"For 160 years, Girls Inc. has been guided by a singular
purpose: to equip girls with the support and skills to meet the
challenges of the day and thrive," said Girls Inc. President and
CEO Dr. Stephanie J. Hull. "I'm
proud to see us come together as a Network and with our supporters
to celebrate our shared values and the inherent strength of every
girl."
The event brought together 51 Affiliates from across the Girls
Inc. Network, and their supporters to raise critical funds to
support the expansion of current programs and launch new
initiatives that meet the evolving needs of girls and young
women.
"Participating in Girls Inc.'s 160th anniversary celebration is
a profound privilege that fills me with joy and optimism," said
Tamron Hall, host of the Girls
Inc.'s Anniversary event and host of the 'Tamron Hall' show. "Each
moment we invest in girls' growth, we are contributing to a world
that values and uplifts every girl and building a foundation of
equality and opportunity. Congratulations to Girls Inc. on this
anniversary and thank you for nurturing the strength, intelligence,
and dreams of our girls who will undoubtedly shape the future."
Since its inception, Girls Inc. has been at the forefront of
providing educational programming, mentorship, and resources to
hundreds of thousands of girls across the
United States and Canada.
The organization's enduring commitment has fostered environments
where girls can learn to value their whole selves, discover and
develop their inherent strengths, and receive the support they need
to thrive.
A recording of the event is available at GirlsIncTogether.org
where individuals can continue to contribute to the fundraiser
until May 16.
ABOUT GIRLS INC.
Girls Inc. inspires all girls to be strong, smart, and bold
through direct service and advocacy. We work with schools and in
communities to provide the mentoring relationships, safe spaces,
and evidence-based programming that are proven to help girls
succeed. Girls build the knowledge, skills, and confidence to lead
change in their lives and effect change in the world. Girls Inc.
also works with and for girls to advance legislation and policies
that increase opportunities for all girls. Together with partners
and supporters, we are building a new generation of leaders. Join
us at girlsinc.org.
Media Contact
Elizabeth Velez, Girls Inc., 1
(212) 269-4630, evelez@girlsinc.org, www.girlsinc.org
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