Lara and the Girls Inc. Teen Advocacy Council in Washington, D.C. to meet with legislators.
Dear John,
Thanks to your support, Girls Inc. works every day to elevate the voices and perspectives of girls. Not only do we advocate on behalf of girls, but we also give girls opportunities to discover their voices and lead advocacy efforts in their own communities.
This summer, a group of Girls Inc. girls and alumnae in Carpinteria, CA successfully petitioned to make their high school’s curriculum more inclusive and culturally diverse. Ana, an alumna and National Scholar, said: “I grew up for 12 years with Girls Inc., and I now see myself using the advocacy skills that I learned throughout my time there.”
The American Institutes for Research recently found that Girls Inc. girls are more likely than their peers to exhibit strong leadership skills and see themselves as leaders, to believe in their ability to contribute in their community, and to stand up for fairness and their own beliefs.
I urge you to make a year-end gift today. When you support Girls Inc., you are investing in the potential of girls to advance change for themselves, their peers, and future generations of girls. Thank you, and best wishes for this holiday season.
Sincerely,
Lara S. Kaufmann, J.D.
Director of Public Policy
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