Girls Incorporated of Alameda County

Address

13666 E. 14th St.

San Leandro , Ca 94578

Telephone: 510 357 5515 Fax: 510 357 5112

Website: www.girlsinc-alameda.org

Email: ploomes@girlsinc-alameda.org

Contacts

CEO: Pat Loomes

Other contacts: Judy Glenn Associate Executive Director 510.357-5515, ext. 22 jglenn@girlsinc-alameda.org

Year Incorporated: 1958

Category:

Lead Agency (coordinator and manager of comprehensive multi-organization afterschool program)

Service Provider

Mission Statement:

To insprire all girls to be strong, smart and bold.

History/Goals/Objectives:

In 1958, a group of local businesswomen responded to the fact that their communtiy laced a supportive center for girls by establishing Girls Incorporated of Alameda County. An affiliate of the national Girls Incorporated, the nation's leading voice for girls, Girls Incorporated of Alameda County (Girls Inc.) has provided programs and real-life options for girls in our community for more than 48 years. From a humble beginning in a small neighborhood house, Girls Inc. has grown into a multi-service agency, delivering life-changing services to approximately 8,500 girls, boys and their families annually. Girls Inc. focuses on gender-specific issues that empower girls to advocate for themselves and their education, to think of themselves as leaders at a young age, to practice assertiveness and leadership and to protect their rights and the rights of others. Girls Inc. programs promote self-esteem and cultural pride, encourage active pursuit of academic achievement, organize girls as community advocates and provide career opportunities beyond traditional female-specific employment.

Target Populations:

Elementary

Middle

High

Female

All

Staff Capacity: 61 Full Time Equivalent

Staffing composition varies by program, with one to five profesional staff per program, who are supported by an average of 70 volunteers per week throughout all programs.

Language Capacity (other than English): Spanish

Volunteers potentially meet some diverse language needs.

Organizational Operating Budget: $ 2 Million or above

Geographic Areas Served (current):

District 5 (East Oakland - Fruitvale)

District 6 (East Oakland - Millsmont, Hillcrest, Leona Quarry)

District 7 (East Oakland - Coliseum)

Geographic Areas for Expanded Service:

District 2 (East Oakland - China Town, East Lake, Grand Lake, San Antonio)

District 3 (West Oakland/Downtown - West Oakland, Jack London)

District 4 (East Oakland - Dimond, Laurel, Montclair, Joaquin Miller)