Girls Inc. of Alameda County

Today, we’re highlighting Mareliz for her powerful poem, “Fun Little Game,” on pages 167-168. 🎮✨ Her writing captures the nostalgia, connection, and complexities of growing up in a virtual world—one filled with laughter, loss, and learning. We’re honored to uplift Mareliz’s voice, and we’ll continue sharing the rest of our featured poets throughout April! 📖 Order your copy of Vol. 6 here: https://ow.ly/HKQN50VHsui The New Literary Project is an Oakland nonprofit committed to uplifting voices through free creative writing workshops for high-school-age youth. These workshops are led by Simpson Fellows—graduate students from UC Berkeley’s Department of English—and supported by longtime Girls Inc. of Alameda County investors, Sharon and the late Barclay Simpson. #strongsmartbold #PoetryMonth #youngwriters #storytelling #poets

At Girls Inc. of Alameda County, we’re igniting confidence, building skills, and opening doors — 40 weeks a year, across 70 schools, 5+ cities, and 15 program sites. None of it happens without our passionate, hard-working staff who bring this mission to life every single day — in every space, every program, and every moment with our youth. You are the spark behind the courage, the confidence, and the dreams our girls are chasing. You’re changing lives. You’re shaping futures. 💬 Help us celebrate their impact — drop a comment or share a story about how afterschool programs have made a difference in your life or community! #AfterschoolAppreciation #StrongSmartBold #Empowerment #Youth #AfterschoolProfessionals #ThankYou #AfterschoolProfessionalsAppreciationWeek

Our Strong, Smart & Bold Luncheon, Equipped for Success is tomorrow! Join us as we honor the accomplishments of our graduating seniors and hear powerful stories from three incredible scholars about their journeys and what's next. If you are unable to attend tomorrow’s fundraiser, you can still invest here! https://lnkd.in/eVMPrz3Q We’re excited to be welcoming you soon! For any questions, reach out to: eventsupport@girlsinc-alameda.org #event #luncheon #StrongSmartBold #register #sponsor #attend #joinus #countdown

As #NationalPoetryMonth continues, we’re proud to spotlight Lynelle, a high school senior, for her heartfelt poem, “Coach’s Beach,” on pages 157-158 in Simpsonistas: Tales from the New Literary Project, Vol. 6. Her storytelling reflects the kind of emotional depth and reflective strength that defines so many of our young leaders. We’ll be continuing to share the voices of all our published poets throughout April. Don’t miss a single story! 📖 Order your copy of Vol. 6 here: https://ow.ly/oo2P50VFBOG The New Literary Project is an Oakland nonprofit committed to uplifting voices through free creative writing workshops for high-school-age youth. These workshops are led by Simpson Fellows—graduate students from UC Berkeley’s Department of English—and supported by longtime Girls Inc. of Alameda County investors, Sharon and the late Barclay Simpson. #strongsmartbold #PoetryMonth #youngwriters #storytelling #poets

Interested in hosting an intern this summer? We're looking for professionals to mentor rising 10th and 11th-grade students through our Eureka! Summer Internship Program. Contribute to a young person's professional development and career exploration by lending your expertise! 🔹 Program Dates: June 23 – July 18, 2025 🔹 Time Commitment: 4–5 hours/day, 3 days a week (Mon–Wed) 🔹 Format: Virtual & In-Person options available 🔹 Host Role: Mentor an intern on a career-related project (we’ll support you every step of the way!) Interested? 🔗 https://lnkd.in/gMVE_bE2 #Internship #Mentorship #Community #STEM #BayAreaYouth #SummerInternship #strongsmartbold

We’re continuing our #NationalPoetryMonth celebration by spotlighting one of our high school senior participants, Lynette, for her incredible accomplishment of becoming a published poet! Her words now live alongside other powerful voices in this inspiring anthology on pages 151-153. Stay tuned to celebrate our other brilliant young writers whose poems were published in Simpsonistas: Tales from the New Literary Project, Vol. 6! 📖 Order your copy of Vol. 6 here: https://ow.ly/tQnn50VE3j2 The New Literary Project is an Oakland nonprofit committed to uplifting voices through free creative writing workshops for high-school-age youth. These workshops are led by Simpson Fellows—graduate students from UC Berkeley’s Department of English—and supported by longtime Girls Inc. of Alameda County investors, Sharon and the late Barclay Simpson. #strongsmartbold #PoetryMonth #youngwriters #storytelling #poets

We're only one week away from our Strong, Smart & Bold Luncheon: Equipped for Success! Event Details: 📆 Date: Friday, April 25, 2025 ⏰ Time: 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM 📍 Location: Oakland Scottish Rite Center Join us as we honor the accomplishments of our graduating seniors and hear powerful stories from three incredible scholars about their journeys and what's next. 💪🎓 Your support fuels life-changing programs and helps equip our girls with the tools they need—like laptops, backpacks, and dorm essentials—to thrive in their next chapter. Sponsorships and tickets are still available! Register or Sponsor 🔗 https://ow.ly/fHFz50VnRex #event #luncheon #StrongSmartBold #register #sponsor #attend #joinus #countdown

Congratulations to Astrid, a high school senior and proud Girls Inc. of Alameda County participant, for being published in Simpsonistas: Tales From the New Literary Project, Vol. 6! Her original poetry, [Untitled], on page 143, is now in print and making waves. This #NationalPoetryMonth, we’re celebrating by spotlighting our incredible senior students who are now published poets! Stay tuned as we highlight more of our young writers throughout the month! The New Literary Project is an Oakland nonprofit committed to uplifting voices through free creative writing workshops for high-school-age youth. These workshops are led by Simpson Fellows—graduate students from UC Berkeley’s Department of English—and supported by longtime Girls Inc. of Alameda County investors, Sharon and the late Barclay Simpson. Order your copy of Vol. 6 here: https://ow.ly/awIm50VCHL2 #strongsmartbold #PoetryMonth #youngwriters #storytelling #poets

10 days left until our upcoming Strong, Smart & Bold Luncheon, Equipped for Success! Sponsorships and tickets are still available! ✨ Event Details: 📆 Date: Friday, April 25, 2025 ⏰ Time: 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM 📍 Location: Oakland Scottish Rite Center 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. 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://ow.ly/fHFz50VnRex #event #luncheon #StrongSmartBold #register #sponsor #attend #joinus #countdown

Our youth stepped into the world of design and creativity during an inspiring visit to CRI-TheShop, a women-owned office furniture and design consultancy! The day kicked off with a fun scavenger hunt exploring “A Day in the Life of a Truck Dispatcher,” giving the girls a behind-the-scenes look at the operations side of the business. Then, they heard from incredible women leaders across sales, marketing, business development, and creative solutions—who shared their career journeys and opened our girls’ eyes to new possibilities in the industry. The highlight? A hands-on design challenge where our youth selected real fabrics, finishes, and furniture to bring their dream workspaces to life—before confidently presenting their vision boards to the group like true professionals! Thank you to Jennifer Burton, Brooke Stickney, and the entire team at CRI San Francisco, for creating such a dynamic, empowering experience. You helped our girls dream big, think creatively, and see what’s possible when women lead the way. #strongsmartbold #design #create #workspace #interiordesign #career #future