Girls Inc. of Alameda County

Attention rising juniors or seniors currently enrolled in an accredited college or university! Girls Inc. of Alameda County is thrilled to share an amazing 2025 Summer Internship Program with the Golden State Warriors! You’ll work on impactful projects, build your network, and participate in professional development, community service, and networking events. 🔹 Program Period: July 7 - August 15, 2025 🔹 Location: San Francisco, with limited spots in Oakland & Santa Cruz 🔹 Compensation: $20/hour 🔹 Schedule: Monday-Thursday in-office, Friday (optional WFH) 🔥 Key Perks: ◾Arena tours & scavenger hunts ◾ Speaker series with industry leaders ◾ Hands-on career workshops ◾ Networking & mentorship opportunities ◾ All Hands Volunteer Event & more! 📅 Application Deadline: February 21, 2025, at 5 PM PST 👉 Apply now: https://lnkd.in/gsKrQjmK Tag or share it with friends who need to see this! Let’s make moves together. 💪🏾💡 #Leadership #Networking #FutureLeaders #SportsCareers #Internship #SummerInternship #StrongSmartBold

This Valentine’s Day, the love of reading is in the air! Thanks to the generosity of the incredible GirlSMART community, girls enrolled in the literacy program across the Bay Area are unwrapping over 500 donated books—gifts that will spark joy, confidence, and a lifelong love of learning. Founded in 1999 by dedicated supporter Barclay Simpson and longtime CEO Pat Loomes, GirlSMART has empowered thousands of young readers, and the impact speaks for itself: 📖 100% of students in our program made progress toward grade-level reading 📖 K-5 students saw a 146% increase in reading proficiency 📖 English Learners achieved a 117% improvement—6x higher than their OUSD peers Help more girls unlock the power of literacy and invest today! 💖📚 https://ow.ly/jky050V0tcK #LiteracyMatters #GirlsIncAC #EmpowerHer #ValentinesDay #books #literact #StrongSmartBold

Save the date! Join us for our annual Strong, Smart & Bold Luncheon, Equipped for Success, at the Oakland Scottish Rite Center on Friday, April 25th from 11:30AM - 1:00 PM! Sponsorships and individual tickets are now available for purchase! Your support drives critical programs that empower girls to break barriers and achieve their dreams, while also helping provide seniors with essential tools like laptops, backpacks, and dorm supplies so they can take their next big step with confidence. RSVP/Sponsor: https://ow.ly/RryK50UZzFa #event #luncheon #attend #sponsor #register #rsvp #StrongSmartBold

At Girls Inc. of Alameda County, we celebrate the powerful impact that women and girls are having in the world of STEM! 💡🌟 Together, we support young women as they explore, discover, and lead in these fields. We believe in the power of collaboration, mentorship, and community—where girls can grow together, develop new skills, and unlock limitless possibilities in STEAM. 🌍✨ Let's continue supporting and uplifting girls in STEAM—together, we are building a future where every girl is equipped with the opportunities and support she needs to succeed! To view our impact and programs: https://lnkd.in/gs85jVex #WomenInSTEAM #GirlsInScience #GirlsInSTEAM #EmpoweredGirls #FutureLeaders #InternationalDayOfWomenAndGirlsInScience #StrongSmartBold

Today, we join the 39th annual celebration to inspire girls and women to play and be active in sports 💪🏽✨ At Girls Inc. of Alameda County, we empower our youth to explore their athletic abilities, build self-confidence, and push beyond their limits. Together with our sports partners, we stand with girls and women at every level of sports — from student-athletes to coaches, administrators, and policymakers — who are shaping a more inclusive and equitable future. ✨ Together, let's support and uplift the next generation of female athletes and leaders in sports! 🙌🏾 Golden State Warriors, San Francisco Giants, Golden State Valkyries, San Francisco 49ers, Oakland Roots Sports Club, Oakland Soul Sports Club, Cal Athletics, Athletics To learn more and join the movement, visit: https://lnkd.in/dycsfU8m #NGWSD #GirlsInSports #EmpoweredGirls #sports #StrongSmartBold #CelebrateWomenInSports #NGWSD2025 #LeadHerForward

In celebration of National Mentorship Month (January), The Golden State Valkyries in partnership with MENTOR California invited us to their "Mentors Need Love Too" event, in celebration of the importance of mentorship on the next generation. As a team, they want to ensure they are "connecting, inspiring, and sustaining communities when it comes to mentorship." - Veronne J. Clark, MPS, Golden State Valkyries, Director of Community The event also featured a Girls Mentorship Retreat, where our girls and other youth from the community heard inspiring stories and had the opportunity to share their own. "It was one of those moments for us to bring young people in a space that allows for them to really just heal . To really just spend time and be loved on and really think about how we work together in this union we call a community." - Marcus Strother, Mentor California Executive Director #mentorship #NationalMentorshipMonth #mentor #mentee #StrongSmartBold

At Girls Inc. of Alameda County, we’re honoring the remarkable achievements, contributions, and unshakable resilience of Black and African American communities—not just this month, but every day. 🙌🏾 Our commitment to equity and empowerment shines through in the diversity of our participants: 🌟 98% are youth of color ✊🏾 34% identify as Black or African American We are endlessly inspired by their strength, passion, and potential. These future Strong, Smart & Bold leaders are shaping the future, breaking barriers, and uplifting our community—and we are here to champion them every step of the way. 💪🏾✨ #BlackHistoryMonth #StrongSmartBold #GirlsIncAC #DiversityInLeadership #Inspiration #BHM

Join us for Girls Inc. of Alameda County’s Strong, Smart, and Bold Luncheon, Equipped for Success, at the Oakland Scottish Rite Center on Friday, April 25th from 11:30 AM - 1PM! Celebrate the achievements of our graduating seniors as they get ready for their postsecondary journeys and hear inspiring stories from three scholars about their Strong, Smart & Bold experiences and plans for the future. Join us in fueling the future of Girls Inc. of Alameda County, ensuring we remain a strong, independent force for the youth we serve—today and for generations to come. Your support drives critical programs that empower girls to break barriers and achieve their dreams, while also helping provide seniors with essential tools like laptops, backpacks, and dorm supplies so they can take their next big step with confidence. Register or Sponsor: https://lnkd.in/gNWsprSR #event #luncheon #StrongSmartBold #register #sponsor #attend #joinus

Happy Lunar New Year! 🐍 As we step into the Year of the Snake, let’s celebrate the strength, wisdom, and resilience that each new challenge brings. This year, our girls are ready to evolve, overcome challenges, and emerge stronger than ever. At Girls Inc. of Alameda County, we’re committed to empowering one another to shed limiting beliefs, seize new opportunities, and build a more equitable future. Through our continuum of academic enrichment and social-emotional development programs, we continue to grow, support, and uplift each other every day. Let’s keep inspiring each other! #LunarNewYear2025 #YearOfTheSnake #Empowerment #GirlsLead #CelebrateDiversity #strongsmartbold

📚✨ By the end of the 2023-24 school year, 59% of K-5 students in our program were reading at grade level—a huge leap from just 24% at the start! That’s an incredible 146% increase in literacy achievement! 🎉👏 These results show the power of dedicated support and the potential within every child to succeed. #GirlsIncAC #StrongSmartBold #Literacy #reading #success