Club is a school and community-based organization that provides mentors to elementary, middle, and high school girls to help them to succeed in every aspect of life. (Girls Influenced by Righteous Living in all Situations) Club is a faith based organization that creates opportunities for young girls to strengthen their faith, their relationships with parents, peers, and the community; while being
guided by trained mentors. Club occurs in the Hampton Roads Area of Virginia and is open to any girl regardless of disability, ethnicity, race/color, socioeconomic status or religion. Club utilizes a curriculum that focuses on the social, behavioral, intellectual, and spiritual aspects of growth. In addition, it serves as an outlet and a safe-haven where girls can get their developmental needs met. Every girl in the club is given an advocate who provides support and structure to improve their decision-making skills thus ensuring their social, behavioral and academic success. Since its inception in 2005, more than 1,000 girls have been involved in G.I.R.L.S. For more information, contact Chekesha White at [email protected].
