Send a Girl to Summer Camp!

Recession economy increases demand for summer camp scholarships

By Christy Barlow, Director of Programs

What was your favorite summer activity when you were 10 years old? To the 120 girls who will attend one of our camps this summer, their favorite summer activity is Girls Inc., of course! Our summer camps are full of fun, friends, field trips, and phenomenal programming. At $200 per two-week session, it's also affordable for many families!

This year, however, 73 percent of our camp registrants have applied for scholarship assistance. We've already given away nearly $8,000 in scholarships, and more girls request help each week.
Send a girl to camp by making a donation towards a summer camp scholarships today! Listen to Courtney as she explains why camp has meant so much to her by watching this video:

Remember Your First Summer Job?

Girls Inc. is now hiring two junior counselors for our summer camp
By Ami Kane, Coordinator of Program and Curriculum Development

Girls Inc. is currently seeking two energetic, responsible teen girls to serve as part-time junior counselors for our summer camp. Applicants will gain experience must be entering their sophomore, junior, or senior year in high school and have prior experience with Girls Inc.

Simone Smith, a junior counselor for last year's summer camp, valued the opportunity to work with young girls. She said, "Being a junior counselor was a very fun experience, and I enjoyed it a lot! It was something that really touched me, to look at these young girls and to know that they were like me when I was their age."

Check out our website to see the full junior counselor job description and apply!

It's A-Bout Time!

Naptown Roller Girls partner with Girls Inc. at May 30 Cyclone Wars

By Alison Schumacher, Vice President of Development

Join the Naptown Roller Girls and Girls Inc. on Saturday, May 30 at Cyclone Wars, a double-header featuring Indy's own Warning Belles and Tornado Sirens. Sales of a special coloring book, featuring local artists’ interpretations of “strong, smart, and bold designs, and shirts designed by Artur Silva, will benefit Girls Inc!

Nikki Sutton (or "Smackie Onassis," as she's known in the roller derby world), is an alumna of Girls Inc. who dreamed up this fundraiser. All proceeds from the afterparty at Birdy's will also be donated to Girls Inc.

The coloring books and shirts will be sold at the May 30 bout only. All of the Naptown Roller Girls' bouts have sold out this year, so purchase your tickets early!

Honor Your Strong, Smart, and Bold Mother!

Order Mother's Day flowers from McNamara Florist and 5% will go to Girls Inc.
By Ashley Crockett-Lohr, Special Events Coordinator

Girls Inc. has partnered with McNamara Florist to offer a special promotion for Mother's Day flowers! Celebrate your strong, smart, and bold mother by ordering her flowers from McNamara Florist! Mention offer code GINC9 when you check out, and they'll donate 5% of your order to Girls Inc. of Indianapolis!

Volunteers Get Physical at Free Pilates Session

Volunteers enjoy free pilates class offered by Perfect Pilates Studio

By Dana Bushouse, Coordinator of Volunteer and Intern Recruitment

Girls Inc. volunteers put their strength to the test on April 8th at a free pilates class offered by Perfect Pilates Studio in Westfield!

Thank you to studio owner Lindsey Fella-Berry for offering this unique opportunity to our volunteers! Fella-Berry led volunteers through challenging pilates exercises, testing their strength with machines like the "universal reformer."

Girls Inc. offers quarterly volunteer appreciation events for volunteers to thank them for their hard work facilitating programs for local girls. Past events have been networking events, cooking demonstrations, and spa nights. Learn more about volunteering with Girls Inc. and apply to volunteer online!

Featured Partner - Corporation for National & Community Service

Americorps VISTA members have made significant contributions to Girls Inc.

By Megan Siehl, Manager of Development Operations

Over the past year, Girls Inc. has hosted four AmeriCorps VISTA (Volunteers in Service to America) members who have made significant contributions to our organization. AmeriCorps VISTA members commit to a year of full-time service, during which they combat poverty by building the capacity of nonprofit organizations.

Our VISTA members have played important role in our recent growth and expansion, helping us to build our capacity and to inspire more Central Indiana girls to be strong, smart, and bold.

We are excited to welcome five new full-year VISTA members in June, in addition to five Summer Associate VISTA members, who will complete 10-week terms this summer. Thank you to the Corporation of National & Community Service, and Indiana State Director Louis Lopez in particular, for their continued support to Girls Inc. of Indianapolis through the AmeriCorps VISTA program!

Just a Reminder...

• Make a generous donation that will send a girl to Girls Inc. summer camp!
• Encourage a girl to apply for a Girls Inc. junior summer camp counselor position!
• Order your Mother's Day flowers from McNamara Florist, and use code GINC9!

Check out photos from Saturday's Girls' Bill of Rights Celebration!

Check out photos from Saturday's Girls' Bill of Rights Celebration!

Tell a Girl Tip

Tell a girl she can do great things. If you take a moment to tell a girl all the remarkable things you see in her, not only will she believe you, she'll also start to believe in herself.