Plus, register to vote through our Girls Inc. portal...
Girls Inc. believes that the recruitment of women into political and other forms of leadership must start with girls. She Votes is an educational, nonpartisan Girls Inc. initiative that supports girls of all ages to gain the skills and confidence to be future voters, candidates, and political leaders. Learn more here, plus download our free She Votes Zoom background shown above.
Girls Inc. alumna Ashton Mayo-Beavers (top left) spoke these inspiring words at a recent live event co-hosted by Girls Inc. and United State of Women called “Unfinished Fights, Unsung Heroes: Centering Women of Color in the Voting Rights Movement." It was a powerful panel conversation exploring the complicated history of the 19th Amendment and the barriers to civic participation that still remain today. Girls Inc. President & CEO Dr. Stephanie J. Hull opened and closed the event, and the panel included several accomplished women-advocates. Watch the panel recording on the USOW YouTube channel here.
Meet Nichanun, one of our Girls Inc. Public Policy interns, who has penned a letter of support and encouragement to young and first-time voters as they prepare to make their voices heard through their vote come November. Learn more here.
Throughout September, Macy’s is giving shoppers the opportunity to donate to Girls Inc. in stores and online! In stores, you can round up your purchase to the nearest dollar, up to $0.99, when you are at the checkout counter. Online, add the donation to your shopping cart and checkout. 100% of your donation will benefit Girls Inc. Learn more about how to support Girls Inc. at Macy’s here. Thanks to Macy’s—a Girls Inc. Champion for Girls Partner—for this opportunity to shop in support of girls!
From your local school board to the seats of Congress, it’s important to vote in every election. Take the first step via the Girls Inc. voter registration portal to make sure your voice is heard!
