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Girls Inc is a great place to be, whether you are a girl, a parent, a staff member or a volunteer - we are growing and adding new programs to meet the many needs of all the girls in our community. We provide fun, creative and safe environments for girls to grow at Winthrop House and Camp Kinneywood - and we take our programs into the schools and community settings whenever we can. Our program staff is reaching out to women and men across the community to come in and share their stories, time and experiences with our girls. We have recently hosted women firefighters, restaurant owners,...

Girls Celebration Event 2009

Release Date:

Mon, 05/18/2009

Thursday, June 11 from 4:30 - 6:30 pm at Girls Inc. - Winthrop House, 125 Providence Street, Worcester.

Girls Incorporated of Worcester has long been committed to providing inner-city youth who cannot afford the cost of camp with the opportunity to attend our enriching and fun summer programs offered at Camp Kinneywood, our beautiful outdoor camp located near the Holden Reservoir, and at Winthrop House, our in-town facility.

Taking Steps Walk Announced

Release Date:

Wed, 03/25/2009

The annual Central Massachusetts walkathon to end violence against women and children will be held on Sunday, April 26, at 1:00 PM. Join the walkathon to benefit Girls Inc. of Worcester, Rape Crisis Center of Central Mass., and YWCA of Central Mass., addressing domestic violence and sexual assault in Worcester County. For more information or to form a team, volunteer, or be a sponsor, please visit www.TakingSteps.org or call (508) 852-7600.

Nunsense 2

Release Date:

Fri, 04/17/2009

Get excited for “Nunsense II” - The Second Coming! If you thought the first one was hilarious, you will LOVE Nunsense II. Be sure to catch Nunsense II at Girls Inc., Winthrop House on 125 Providence Street, Worcester. Show dates will be Friday and Saturday, May 1 & 2 at 7:30 pm; and Sunday, May 3 at 2:00 PM. To purchase tickets, please inquire at the front desk or call (508) 755-6455, ext.32. Tickets are $10 in advance and $15 at the door.

Speakers’ Bureau

Release Date:

Tue, 12/02/2008

Girls Inc. announces their newly formed Speakers’ Bureau to provide local businesses, churches, civic groups, PTA’s, PTO’s, and other agencies current information about critical girls issues and needs, and the resources Girls Inc. can provide. If you would like to have Girls Inc. attend your event, please contact Lynne Flanagan Tsombakos at (508) 755-6455, extension 36.

Holiday Fundraiser

Release Date:

Tue, 12/02/2008

Ten beautiful, porcelain, Boyd collectible dolls have been donated to Girls Inc. These dolls are dressed with custom designed clothes and accessories, come with their own plush friend, and are hand painted and numbered, making each one unique. If you are interested in purchasing a doll, please contact the Development Office at (508) 755-6455, ext. 21.

She Votes

Release Date:

Fri, 11/07/2008

On October 22nd our girls voted for their choice of President. The girls had a great time participating, learned about the voting process, the candidates, and why it’s so important for them to vote and let their voices to be heard. Thank you to all the girls who participated and volunteered as the Town Clerk and Warden! According to our girls’ votes and girls’ votes from all over the nation, Barack Obama and Joe Biden won with 74% of your votes, while John McCain and Sarah Palin earned 26%. Thanks to all the girls who voted!

USAG Halloween Invitational Meet!

Release Date:

Fri, 11/07/2008

On October 25th, our gymnastics team was invited to the USAG Halloween Invitational meet in Swansea, MA. Eleven talented gymnasts participated in this meet: Kayla Marum (14), Alyssa Richard (11), Khalia Parish (16), Mackenzie Thorne (9), Mackenzi Turgeon (9), Alina Laverdure (7), Julia Carrier (9), and Adriana Testa (11). Congratulations to our girls, who 1st, 2nd, 4th, and brought home a 3rd place team trophy!

2008 Girls Inc. National Scholarship

Release Date:

Fri, 11/07/2008

This year our own Rita Sullivan was the recipient of the 2008 Girls Inc. National Scholarship. Rita’s involvement with Girls Inc. dates back to her swimming lessons as a baby and has evolved over 17 years to include active membership, multiple volunteer roles, and a paid staff position. She literally grew up at Girls Inc.; her older sisters and mother were also active members and volunteers. Being one of seven children, Rita has strived to create her own identity. She has excelled in academics, participated in three different sports, and been active in many school and after-school

Check out our New Website!

Release Date:

Mon, 10/01/2007

Girls Incorporated of Worcester is proud to announce the launch of our new website. Our new website is our commitment to further servicing girls in the Worcester community. The new website includes Girls Inc. history, volunteer opportunities, on-line donations, a link to Girls Inc. on-line activities for girls, and much more!

Girls Inc. of Worcester invites you to take a look! www.girlsincworcester.org

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