Girls Inc. of Greater Santa Barbara

This week, Girls Inc. of Greater Santa Barbara was honored to receive a special resolution from the Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors, officially proclaiming March 8th as International Women’s Day. Sponsored by Supervisors Laura Capps and Joan Hartmann, this recognition celebrates the importance of supporting and celebrating girls and young women to reach their full potential. We are all better off in a world free of gender inequities! International Women’s Day is a time to reflect on the progress made toward gender equity and to celebrate the strength, resilience, and achievements of women and girls in our community. This year’s theme, “Collectively, we can Accelerate Action,” encourages all of us to work together to create opportunities, remove barriers, and uplift the next generation of female leaders. Supervisor Capps shared, “International Women’s Day and Women’s History Month mark a time to honor the fearless, brave women who came before us – and the work, sacrifices, and advocacy they tirelessly made to pave the way for young women and girls today. It gives me so much hope for our future knowing that Girls Inc. of Greater Santa Barbara is investing in young women today to be strong, smart, and bold.” At Girls Inc., we are committed to ensuring every girl has the support, skills, and confidence to thrive. Through mentorship, hands-on learning, and leadership development, we provide a pro-girl environment where girls can grow into strong, smart, and bold individuals ready to make a difference. We are grateful to the Board of Supervisors for recognizing the importance of this work and to our entire Girls Inc. community—families, supporters, and partners—who believe in the power of girls and an equitable society. And we are so proud of our strong, smart and bold girls who addressed the County Board of Supervisors, Mika, Aly and Emme! Your confidence shines and inspires us all. Together, we can continue to build a world where every girl has the opportunity to lead and thrive! #IWD2025 #Strongsmartbold Nicole Noren Bailey Estrada Roxanne Pereira Natalia Alarcon

✨ You're invited! ✨ Join us for Stronger Together—a powerful networking & mentorship mixer hosted by Girls Inc. of Carpinteria + Girls Inc. of Greater Santa Barbara! 📅 May 6 | 🕕 5:30–7:00 PM 📍 Anchor Rose | FREE EVENT Connect with inspiring professionals, learn about our mission, and explore ways to give back through mentorship. RSVP now—link in bio! #StrongerTogether #MentorshipMatters #GirlsInc #StrongSmartBold

🌸 Spring Into Style with Purpose! 🌸 This Women’s History Month, Macy’s teamed up with Girls Inc. to inspire the next generation of strong, smart, and bold leaders. Together, they’ve already made a powerful impact, raising over $6.8 million in 5 years and empowering more than 330,000 girls through mentoring, supportive communities, and life-changing programs. There’s still some time left in March, and YOU can join the movement. When you shop at Macy’s, you can make a difference by rounding up your in-store purchase or donating online at Macys.com. Your contributions directly support programs that help girls across the country achieve their full potential. 🌟 Every donation counts. Together, they can create a brighter future and celebrate the incredible strength of girls everywhere. 👉 Donate today and learn more about Girls Inc. of Greater Santa Barbara. https://lnkd.in/gP7aknA3

🌸 Spring Into Style with Purpose! 🌸 This Women’s History Month, Macy’s teamed up with Girls Inc. to inspire the next generation of strong, smart, and bold leaders. Together, they’ve already made a powerful impact, raising over $6.8 million in 5 years and empowering more than 330,000 girls through mentoring, supportive communities, and life-changing programs. There’s still some time left in March, and YOU can join the movement. When you shop at Macy’s, you can make a difference by rounding up your in-store purchase or donating online at Macys.com. Your contributions directly support programs that help girls across the country achieve their full potential. 🌟 Every donation counts. Together, they can create a brighter future and celebrate the incredible strength of girls everywhere. 👉 Donate today and learn more about Girls Inc. of Greater Santa Barbara. https://lnkd.in/gP7aknA3

Today for #BlackHerStoryMonth, we are celebrating Women's Forum member Stephanie Hull, the inspiring President and CEO of Girls Inc.! With an extensive career in education and nonprofit leadership, Stephanie has dedicated her life to empowering young girls to be strong, smart, and bold. Before joining Girls Inc., she served as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of the Woodrow Wilson National Fellowship Foundation, where she led initiatives to promote equity and inclusion in education. Stephanie’s journey also includes roles as the Head of the Brearley School, Associate Dean of the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences at New York University, and Assistant Professor of French at Dartmouth College. Under Stephanie’s leadership, Girls Inc. continues to thrive, advocating for gender and racial equity and providing transformative mentorship and programming that helps girls realize their full potential. Her dedication to building a more just and inclusive future is an inspiration to us all. Join us in honoring Stephanie and her incredible contributions to empowering the next generation of leaders! #GirlsInc #BlackHerStoryMonth #StrongSmartBold #WomensForumOfNY #Leadership #Empowerment