2025 Back-to-School
Together, we’re raising $95,000 to support girls’ leadership, social-emotional growth, and access to afterschool programs across Alameda.
“It’s great to see her working with other girls in coding. People tend to talk about the lone engineers, but it’s actually collaborative and a great learning experience.”
– Gautham (Myra’s father)
Why It Matters
“It’s not just free play. Every day, she comes home with something new like art, newsletter ideas. She’s made real connections and built confidence.”
– Sheela (Myra’s mother)
At Girls Inc. of the Island City, youth like Myra are building real-life skills that shape their futures. From leadership training to emotional literacy, your support helps young people grow up strong, smart, and bold.
- Best Foot Forward (BFF) Leadership Training
- GEMS: Gaining Emotional Learning Skills
- Girls Inc. & AIK Afterschool Programs
Thank you for your generosity!
Together we’re building the future.
Inaugural Bold Hour
Join us for a new FREE virtual keynote series designed to ignite dialogue, inspire action, and advance equity for women and girls. Each BOLD HOUR brings together transformative thought leaders, educators, and community members to explore courageous leadership in education, politics, STEAM, business, and sports.
Whether you’re raising a bold girl, mentoring the next wave of leaders, or working to create a more equitable Alameda, we invite you to join us.
Monday, October 6, 2025 | 12:00-1:00 PM
Still We Rise: Inspiring Our Youth and Communities to Lead Courageously
Eveline Shen, author of Choosing to Lead Against the Current
In a time marked by division and transformation, Eveline offers a grounded path forward—one rooted in purpose, collective care, and the belief that we move best when we move together.
Experience heart-centered tools that foster courage, keep momentum, and help manage stress and burnout. Eveline’s book is the transformative roadmap that we need to lead with audacity, transform oppression into power, and ignite a future rooted in collective liberation. ALL ARE WELCOME. Visit leadingcourageously.com to learn more.
Give to Grow
Support our Girls, Build the Future
Back-to-school is about more than pencils and backpacks. It’s about giving every young person the opportunity to lead, grow, and thrive in a supportive community. Your donation powers this mission and helps local youth thrive.
Give Now
- Volunteer at an upcoming event
- Share our campaign with friends and neighbors
- Email marketing@girlsincislandcity.org with ideas or
to get involved