About Us
Girls Incorporated of the Island City is a local affiliate of the national nonprofit organization Girls Inc.
Since its founding in 1964, Girls Incorporated of the Island City has provided the only youth development services just for girls in Alameda. We recognize that gender stereotyping still limits girls' potential and offer programs that are designed to be hands-on and interactive in order to encourage all girls to take risks and gain a sense of their own power and strength. Read more about our local Herstory.
OUR VISION
Our vision for society is empowered girls and an equitable society.
Our vision for the organization is to be recognized as the premier organization that empowers all girls to realize their potential and exercise their rights.
OUR MISSION
Our mission is to inspire all girls to be strong, smart, and bold(SM) through innovative programs, activities, and advocacy and to provide before and after school child care services supporting youth and their families through Alameda Island Kids.
OUR VALUES
Our values encompass:
- Access for all girls to Girls Incorporated of the Island City programs
- Gender equity through compensatory programs
- Multicultural and global understanding
- Teamwork and conflict resolution
- Independence and self reliance
- Healthy choices
- Leadership development
- Service learning
- Safe physical and emotional space
- Girls’ Rights (View our Girls' Bill of Rights)
At Girls Inc., girls are challenged to explore science, math and computers; examine how money is earned and invested; and to ask questions about themselves and the world in which they live. Our nationally recognized programming is designed to be hands-on and interactive in order to encourage each girl to take risks and gain a sense of her own power and strength.