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At Girls Inc. of Metro Denver, girls learn to value themselves, take risks, and discover & develop their inherent strengths. Through comprehensive whole-girl programs, Girls Inc. of Metro Denver equips over 2,500 girls each year to navigate gender, economic, and social barriers, and grow up healthy, educated, and independent.
"Girls Inc has been transformative, shaping my trajectory in ways I never imagined possible. As a first-generation student navigating the journey of high school, Girls Inc. provided more than just academic support; it offered a sanctuary—a safe space where I could embrace my identity as a young woman, celebrate my strengths, and dare to dream beyond the confines of circumstance." – Jelane, Girls Inc. of Metro Denver 2024 Scholar
“I learned so much about what it takes to run your own business - things that I had never thought about before. Like how much you are your business, thinking from PR lens. And how your values and vision for the business set an important tone. Also how storytelling is important and there are whole firms who build their business just to tell stories for other businesses. As I have been building my company I never thought about the communications and PR side of it. It made me think about my brand and how I need to ensure it’s relatable. I am excited to focus on that.” - Tselot, Bold Business Participant
"I was waiting the whole day. I was so excited to go to Girls Inc." - Anais, 1st Grade
“We go to Girls Inc. because it is a safe place for my girls that my family can count on. The Girls Inc. summer is so fun and my girls learn so many different things like how to name and handle their emotions and even how to play the guitar! At the afterschool program, I know my girls will get picked up from school by the Girls Inc. vans, get fed, and that they will be in a place that helps them grow and feel empowered.” - Girls Inc. Parent
Girls Inc. of Metro Denver's mission is to inspire all girls to be strong, smart, and bold.
Our vision is a world in which every girl values her whole self, discovers her inner strengths, and achieves her goals.
Each year, Girls Inc. of Metro Denver (GIMD) impacts over 2,500 girls and youth who identify as female or gender non-conforming (herein girls) from first grade through college. GIMD has provided comprehensive, gender-specific programs to over 80,000 girls since 1983 and is an affiliate of the national Girls Incorporated organization - a recognized authority on girls' issues with a history dating back to 1864. GIMD is the only organization in Denver that provides comprehensive programming that is designed to address the specific needs of girls and youth who identify as female, within a pro-girl environment.
In partnership with schools and community organizations and at its center on West Colfax, GIMD focuses on the development of the whole girl. Through GIMD programming, girls learn to value themselves, take risks, and discover and develop their inherent strengths. The combination of long-lasting mentoring relationships, a pro-girl environment, and research-based programming equips girls to navigate gender, economic, and social barriers, and grow up healthy, educated, and independent. Informed by girls and their families, GIMD also advocates for legislation and policies to increase opportunities and rights for all girls.
Organization name
Girls Inc. of Metro Denver
other names
GIMD
1983
Category
Youth Development, Education
Organization Size
Large Organization
Colorado State Tax Credits
Colorado Child Care Credit
Address
1499 Julian StreetDenver County, CO, US