My New Year's Resolution with Girls Inc.

Volunteer resolves to impact local girls in 2009

By Carlotta Ford, Girls Inc. Volunteer

"Each one teach one" has always been a motto that I try to apply to my everyday life. Being a volunteer with Girls Inc. has been both rewarding and fulfilling for me. Not only am I able to teach young girls important principles for everyday life, I also have the opportunity to meet so many new people, both young and old.

I resolve this New Year to give an encouraging word to any young girl I may come in contact with, whether at the grocery store or in a program I facilitate. Some of these young ladies are buried in so much negativity on a daily basis that one positive compliment may bring at least an ounce of worth to their day. Read more about Carlotta's resolution to volunteer with Girls Inc. in 2009.

Or watch this short video and discover how you can work with girls as a volunteer in 2009!

Looking to Spice Up Mundane Meetings?

Invite a Girls Inc. speaker to attend your group's next meeting
By Annie Farrell, Americorps VISTA Fund Development Specialist

Would you like to learn more about Girls Inc. at a time and place of your choosing? Now is your chance!

This fall, Girls Inc. launched a Speakers Bureau comprised of select Girls Inc. participants, alumnae, and board members. Our speakers are eager to share their Girls Inc. story with your group. As you're scheduling meetings for 2009, please consider adding Girls Inc. to the agenda.

Discover more information about the speakers bureau and request a speaker for your upcoming meeting.

Welcome Back, Christy Barlow!

Former club manager hired as director of programs
By Pat Wachtel, CEO

I am excited to introduce you to our new program director, Christy Barlow! Christy returns to Girls Inc. after a three-year hiatus. In her previous career at Girls Inc, Christy managed our Fountain Square center and delivered outreach programs. Her commitment to girl issues and experience with the Girls Inc. curriculum is a real asset as we have transitioned to an exclusively-outreach model of service.

Read more about Christy and join me in welcoming her to the Girls Inc. team!

Featured Supporter -- Lilly Endowment Inc.

Lilly Endowment awards $300,000 for outreach expansion
By Megan Siehl, Grants Coordinator

Girls Incorporated® of Indianapolis has received a $300,000 grant from Lilly Endowment Inc! Over the next two years, this funding will be used to continue expanding our outreach services to girls throughout Central Indiana. Lilly Endowment's generous gift will support activities including the development and maintenance of technology tools that support our programming and volunteer recruitment throughout our entire service area; delivery of programs in Marion County schools and community centers; and evaluation of our service model. Together, these efforts will allow us to build out 12 neighborhood hubs in Marion County during the next two years.

Many thanks to Lilly Endowment for its generous grant and continued support of Girls Incorporated® of Indianapolis!

Happy Anniversary to Us!

This year marks Girls Inc.'s 40th anniversary in Central Indiana
By Ashley Crockett-Lohr, Special Events Coordinator

In 2009, Girls Inc. is celebrating our 40th anniversary serving girls in Central Indiana. Please stay tuned to future e-newsletters for announcements about exciting anniversary events!