Girls Inc of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey

09/22/2026

🏓 Serve It Forward is officially underway!

From now through November 15, our community is coming together to raise $50,000 to support Girls Inc. programs reaching more than 3,300 girls and future leaders across our region.

And we need our community to help us get there. 💜

❤️GIVE: Every contribution matters. Whether it’s $25, $50, $100 or more, every gift moves us closer to our $50K goal.

👥FUNDRAISE: Want to make an even bigger impact? We’re looking for 15 champions to aim for $1,500 each by engaging their friends, family, colleagues, and networks. $1,500 is a suggested goal—not a requirement. Every dollar you raise counts.

🏓PLAY: Then join us on November 15 as we bring Serve It Forward to the pickleball courts! Whether you’re an experienced player, a beginner, or want to learn the game, there’s a place on the court for you. A $50+ contribution gets you in the game.

Your support helps give girls access to academic enrichment, mentorship, leadership development, and opportunities that help them learn, grow, and lead.

$50K. One community. More opportunities for girls.

💜 Donate. Fundraise. Play. Serve It Forward.

🔗 Click the link to get started --> https://girlsincpa-nj.org/pickleball_classic/

09/21/2026

This weekend, our Associate Program
Director, Cherice Gordon, joined the City of Philadelphia’s DBHID Engaging Women and Girls of Color Initiative as a panelist, contributing to an important conversation focused on the well-being and advancement of women and girls of color. ❤️

Girls Inc. of GPSNJ was also recognized as one of this year’s honorees for our work supporting and empowering girls in our communities.

We’re grateful to be part of this important work and to continue elevating girls’ voices.

Inspiring all girls to be strong, smart and bold.

09/17/2026

When women lift each other up, entire communities thrive. 💜

Join us on September 19 as our Associate Program Director, Cherice Gordon, takes the stage at the My Sister’s Keeper Symposium to share insights on empowering girls, fostering leadership, and creating pathways for the next generation of strong, smart, and bold leaders.

We’re grateful to be honored alongside organizations committed to supporting women and girls of color across our region. ✨

09/15/2026

We are incredibly honored to receive a citation from Mayor Cherelle Parker and the Mayor’s Office of Women’s Engagement in recognition of our commitment to empowering girls and young women across Greater Philadelphia. ♥️✨

This recognition reflects the collective impact of our staff, partners, funders, volunteers, advocates, and supporters who believe in the power of girls. Thank you for helping us create life-changing opportunities for thousands of young people. Together, we are inspiring all girls to be strong, smart, and bold. ❤️✨

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07/29/2026

Today, we had the honor of attending the Women’sLacrosse League Championship Kickoff, a truly historic moment for women’s sports, especially in Philadelphia. We are grateful to be invited to witness history being written.

A special thank you to the WLL for creating pathways that expand opportunities for girls and young women, and to Harlem Lacrosse for cultivating and empowering girls to not only dream big, but to take their seat at the table as future leaders, athletes, and changemakers.

The future of women’s sports is bright, and our girls belong in it. 🥍✨ We cant wait to see the game August 15,

07/23/2026

07/23/2026

🚨The July newsletter just dropped!🚨 From Philly to the FIFA World Stage, we're celebrating big moments, bold opportunities, and the people making it all happen. Don't miss this month's stories and updates. ⚽🔥
📖 Read more: https://conta.cc/4cMpzjO

07/14/2026

Today, we celebrate our CEO, Natasha Johnson,** on her first anniversary as Chief Executive Officer of Girls Inc. of Greater Philadelphia & Southern New Jersey. ❤️

For 26 years, Natasha has helped shape the foundation and legacy of this organization. Today, she continues to lead that legacy forward as a bold, fearless leader whose vision, compassion, and unwavering belief in girls inspire all of us.

Thank you, Natasha, for leading with purpose and for empowering every girl to be **strong, smart, and bold**. Congratulations on an incredible first year as CEO—we can't wait to see what the future holds.

✨ Read Natasha's full reflection on her first year as CEO:
🔗 https://live-grla-panjorg.pantheonsite.io/ceo-one-year-anniversary/

07/04/2026

❤️🤍💙 Happy Independence Day from Girls Inc. of Greater Philadelphia & Southern New Jersey!

Today, we celebrate the freedoms that have shaped our nation while recognizing that building a brighter future requires each generation to lead with courage, compassion, and purpose.

We honor the women who have served our country, broken barriers, strengthened our communities, and inspired girls to dream bigger.✨

As you celebrate with family and friends, we wish you a safe, joyful, and meaningful Fourth of July.

❤️ Honoring the past.
🤍 Empowering the present.
💙 Building the future—one girl at a time.

07/01/2026

📢New Blog Alert: Bold Report📝
Nobody wants to say it, so we will.

In Philadelphia, 1 in 4 children lives in poverty. In Camden, 13,500+ kids needed SNAP just to eat last year.

More than half of girls show signs of depression. And youth programming is still treated as optional.

→ 57% of adolescent girls show signs of depression (CDC, 2026)
→ Philadelphia child poverty rate: 28.8%
→ Girls Inc. participants outperform matched peers in academics and leadership (American Institutes for Research)

That math has never added up.

Girls who participate in evidence-based programs like Girls Inc. show measurable gains in academics, leadership, and long-term wellbeing.

The intervention works. Evidence is not the problem. This need to be taken more seriously!

Read our data analysis and share it with a decision-maker who needs to see it. ➡️

Girls Inc. Greater Philadelphia is the evidence-based answer to a growing crisis: 57% of girls show signs of depression. Data demands action.