$22,973 raised by 69 donors
77% complete
$30,000 Goal
Empowering young women+ to succeed academically, lead confidently,
live boldly, and thrive physically.
Girls Athletic Leadership Schools of Denver are the first and only tuition free, public, all-girls college preparatory schools in Denver and Colorado.
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Why give specifically on Colorado Gives Day? A percentage of your gift will be matched! And it’s not just on one day; every donation received between Nov. 1 and Dec. 10 will increase our cut of the $1,000,000 Incentive Fund.
By committing to a sponsorship on Colorado Gives Day, you’re not just giving back but also receiving benefits in return. PLUS! Any sponsor who commits between Nov. 1 and Dec. 10 will receive a special shout-out for their early commitment on our platforms, reaching 2.8K followers on Facebook, 1K followers on LinkedIn, and our mailing list of 2000+. LEARN MORE ABOUT SPONSORSHIPS.
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Please Note: We know that processing fees on larger donations and sponsorships can lead to sticker shock at the checkout page. If you’d prefer to avoid those pesky fees, worry not! Email sarah.bee@galsdenver.org to make your commitment and drop a check in the mail. We will include your pledge when announcing our total amount raised on Dec. 10!
"The community is really supportive and the culture is very diverse. The all girls aspect really puts the GALS in GALS with a focus on female empowerment and leadership. We’re challenged in new ways and supported through that process rather than being thrown into the deep end. It’s the perfect place to find yourself and a special space for everybody because everyone is included. Plus you get an education at the same time so it’s a win win." - 12th grade student
"I am so incredibly thankful for GALS, especially the teachers and staff. Never before has my daughter experienced such compassionate and qualified teachers. She loves attending school now and feels confident about her abilities!" - 8th grade parent
"Just want you to know that for the first time in YEARS, this little girl is coming home saying she loves school. Don't know exactly what the magic is, but I am so thankful." - 6th grade parent
GALS Denver empowers students to succeed academically, lead confidently, live boldly, and thrive physically.
As we enter our 15th year, GALS continues to center our signature practices, which are grounded in movement-based learning and positive gender focus that targets healthy social, emotional, relational, and leadership development of all students. In our most recent end-of-year Efficacy Survey:
- 96% work hard in school
- 93% will go to college
- 90% believe they are smart
- 80%+ have the support they need from teachers
- 70%+ have the mental health support they need
Last year we again had 100% high school graduation rate, and 100% college acceptance rate.
All dollars raised go directly to critical needs for the schools' unique model, including core social emotional development courses, mental health resources which are vital to the success and wellbeing of our students and staff, and new technology.
HISTORY
In 2007, GALS' founders began the work of conceptualizing a distinct all-girls school. Denver Public School authorized GALS Denver in 2009, as the first public, gender-based school in Colorado. We opened our Middle School doors in 2010, added a High School in 2014. Both schools run our unique model of powerful academics, movement based-learning, and social, emotional, and relational learning. GALS model adds real value to the array of choices available to DPS students and offers students a unique option for pursuing their middle and secondary school educations.
The schools represent a standards-based response to the academic and social, emotional, and relational needs of all students, including many who face real barriers to realizing their full potential. The GALS program promotes the structure necessary to ensure that graduates have the intellectual acumen, critical thinking skills, curiosity, discipline, self-awareness and 21st century leadership skills to achieve success and experience personal and professional fulfillment.
Organization name
Girls Athletic Leadership School (GALS)
other names
GALS Denver
2009
Tax id (EIN)
27-0736802
Category
Education, Youth Development, Human Services, Mental Health & Crisis Intervention
Organization Size
Large Organization
Address
750 Galapago StreetDenver County, CO, US