The Lower Eastside Girls Club of New York

We couldn't agree more: New York City thrives on solutions, service and partnership. We are grateful for Speaker Adrienne Adams' leadership and vision in this year's State of the City address. Her commitment to supporting nonprofits and investing in holistic community centers is a crucial step toward a stronger, more equitable New York City. When organizations like our have the resources we need, we can focus on what matters most - serving our communities. Let's keep building together. ??

TOO LIT TO QUIT! Reminiscing on a powerful launch of New Girl City 2025 - our four month, citywide leadership initiative!?This year’s theme,?Literacy is Transformational (L.I.T.),?set the stage for a day of creativity, storytelling, and action. From an inspiring Leaders for Literacy & Civic Change panel to workshops where participants designed book covers, educational buttons, and remixed the Too Lit to Quit anthem—the energy was unstoppable! Special thanks to the New York City Council Women's Caucus for supporting this program! Thanks to Rosario Dawson for reminding us that reading is radical. Thanks to our amazing panelists, Crystal Hudson, Carlina Rivera, Darlene Okpo of Adanne Bookshop and Latanya DeVaughn of Bronx Bound Books for sharing their wisdom on storytelling, leadership and the power of literacy. Shout out to Amy Pfister at Rebel Girls for the generous donation of books and to all of our partners who made the day possible! Thank you to Dani Murcia for the beautiful musical performance and workshop. Last but not least, thank you to all the hard-working staff of the Girls Club, and to Lacresha Berry and Shyvonne Sanganoo for leading the way!

? Exciting news! This morning, we were featured on the?Today Show with Jenna & Friends, alongside our incredible supporter, Scarlett Johansson! The segment celebrated the impact of our culinary programs in helping youth discover passions that can grow into careers. Valerie Galindo, former member and now our Culinary Center Manager, and alumna Aysia Johnson, founder of?Jinsi’s Bake Shop, both found their love for baking at the Girls Club. Today, they’re inspiring the next generation, including members like Kacey, who’s already using her skills to contribute to her community. ?? To quote the segment, we’re “making the community safer and sweeter, one girl at a time.”?? We are so proud of Valerie, Aysia, Kacey, and all the amazing young people and women in our community who continue to inspire us every day.? Catch the segment here: https://lnkd.in/dqzh_MWr

?? Happy New Year from the Lower Eastside Girls Club! ?? Every new year is an invitation to dream—to imagine brighter futures, greater possibilities, and a world where every girl & gender expansive youth can thrive. In 2024, your support helped us bring so many dreams to life. ?? As we step into 2025, we’re just $120,000 away from reaching our $500,000 goal. Your generosity fuels creative programs, leadership opportunities, and a safe, supportive community for the young people and families we serve. This is more than a donation—it’s a commitment to a brighter, more equitable future. Let’s make it happen together. ?? Visit us at audacity.girlsclub.org to make your gift today.

At the Lower Eastside Girls Club, we provide 40,000 square feet of innovation, education, and mentorship to young people and their families. But we’re facing critical challenges. City budget cuts and economic uncertainty jeopardize our ability to deliver the transformative programming our community relies on. We need your help to raise $500,000 by the end of the year. Every donation is an investment in joy, opportunity, and a brighter, more equitable future. Visit us at audacity.girlsclub.org to make your gift today ??

We’re so grateful to our friends at Chobani for their incredible support! ????? Collaborations like this inspire our young culinary artists and strengthen our mission to create healthy and successful futures. Check out Chobani’s post to see the fun we had in the kitchen—and as we close out the year, please consider supporting our Audacity to Take Action campaign to help us continue this impactful work: audacity.girlsclub.org ??

We are delighted to share the appointment of Lysandra Ohrstrom to our Board of Directors! Lysandra has been a long-time supporter and champion of our work. We are thrilled to have her join our board, bringing her exceptional expertise and passion for social justice and equity to advance our mission further. ??

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This Giving Tuesday, every dollar you donate will be matched up to $25,000. Every gift, no matter the size, can have a huge impact and 100% of your donation will help the Lower Eastside Girls Club and Center for Wellbeing & Happiness continue to provide free, innovative programming to our community. Visit us at audacity.girlsclub.org to make your contribution today ??

In a world where girls’ and women’s rights are increasingly under threat, and our youth are facing an unprecedented mental health crisis, the Lower Eastside Girls Club is stepping up with the Audacity to Take Action. On this International Day of the Girl, we are excited to launch a campaign to raise $500,000 to fuel this vital mission. For nearly 30 years, the Girls Club has been guided by a bold vision, providing members with the resources, support, and safe spaces they need to heal, thrive, and become the leaders of tomorrow. Join our movement to invest in young women and girls- because when they rise, we all rise. Visit audacity.girlsclub.org to donate today and be part of this important movement. ?#AudacityToTakeAction #DayoftheGirl