Girls Inc. of Orange County

A heartfelt congratulations to our board members, Gena Reed and Erika Lowe, for their years of dedicated service to Girls Inc. of Orange County! Gena’s 20 years and Erika’s 10 years of commitment were celebrated at the Girls Inc. National ASPIRE Conference, and we were honored to present them with certificates at our recent board meeting. Thank you, Gena and Erika. Through your unwavering support, we continue to make a deep impact and empower girls to dream big. #GirlsIncOC #StrongSmartBold #BestBoard

Thank you to Benefit Cosmetics for hosting an unforgettable 'Bold is Beautiful' event for our girls! Our participants explored the do's and don'ts of interview skills, learned about career paths within the beauty industry, and left with goody bags filled with Benefit Cosmetics goodies! We’re so grateful for your support in empowering girls with confidence and knowledge as they prepare for their future. #GirlsIncOC #StrongSmartBold #BoldIsBeautiful

Congratulations to Girls Inc. of Orange County Board Member, Jennifer Anaya (shown on the left!), and the entire Ingram Micro team for an incredible milestone! Today, Ingram Micro celebrated its initial listing by ringing the opening bell at the New York Stock Exchange, and we are proud to see Jennifer, Senior Vice President of Global Marketing, on the NYSE stage. Jennifer, your hard work and leadership continue to inspire us and the girls we serve! #GirlsIncOC #StrongSmartBold

Big congratulations to Aleeza, the first of over 180 College Bound participants to submit her college applications this year! Thanks to Girls Inc. of Orange County’s College Bound program and our college application fee assistance, Aleeza is one step closer to her dream of majoring in kinesiology! She has applied to Cal State Fullerton, Cal Poly Pomona, and Cal State Dominguez Hills, and we couldn’t be prouder of her! Join us in cheering her on as she takes this exciting step toward her future! #GirlsIncOC #CollegeBound #StrongSmartBold

We had an incredible morning hosting our Anaheim Stakeholder Breakfast and Mixer, in partnership with Councilwoman Natalie Rubalcava-Garcia. Over 50 Anaheim leaders and community members gathered to hear about our transformative work being done to support youth in Anaheim. We shared key findings from the Anaheim Youth & Families Assessment, which highlighted the need for more STEM classes, college prep, social emotional learning, and career readiness programs—areas where Girls Inc. is already making an impact. A big thank you to Councilwoman Natalie Rubalcava, Carol Latham from the Anaheim Community Foundation (ACF), and our school partners Tanya Garcia and Ryan Ruelas for their support and partnership in making this event a success. Together, we’re making a difference for the youth and families of Anaheim! If you’d like to learn more about our work in Anaheim and how you can join our movement to reach and empower more girls, please reach out to Orleda Azevedo, Director of Corporate Engagement, at orledaa@girlsinc-oc.org. Let’s continue to make a lasting impact together! Lucy Santana, Jennifer Alban Seislove , Emerald Archer, Mayra Martin

Girls Inc. of Orange County, in partnership with Mayor of Santa Ana, Valerie Amezcua, is proud to lead the InfluenceHer Summit, showcasing our expertise in all things girls. This summit provides a vital space for middle and high school girls to engage with strong women mentors, participate in relevant workshops, and build connections with one another. We are also grateful to Santa Ana College for hosting and to California Surgeon General Dr. Diana Ramos for her insights, along with our sponsors and in-kind donors, whose contributions helped make this impactful event possible. Together, we are empowering the next generation of female leaders! Looking forward to a great and impactful day! #girlsincoc #strongsmartbold #PowerYourPotential

International Day of the Girl is a global celebration of girls, their innate power, and their ability to enact change. Join us as we uplift their voices and their vision of achieving a future of parity for all girls. Together, we can support and inspire the next generation of future leaders. To support every girl who dares to be strong, smart, and bold, follow the link below: https://lnkd.in/g6Wfwgr #GirlsIncOC #StrongSmartBold #InternationalDayoftheGirl

Today is #WorldMentalHealthDay! Did you know nearly 40% of Orange County eleventh graders reported experiencing depression related feelings in the previous year? At Girls Inc., we are proud to offer programming that supports the mental well-being of our girls. Each of our holistic programs promote mental and physical health through movement and stress management, equipping girls with the knowledge, skills, and confidence they need to lead healthier lives. Let’s work together to build a healthier future. #GirlsIncOC #StrongSmartBold #MentalHealthAwareness

We’d like to thank our incredible sponsors for making the College Bound Luncheon possible! Your support helps us empower future generations of leaders. On November 15th, we’re coming together to support girls in reaching their fullest potential. Join us for an inspiring afternoon as we work towards creating parity for all in education. Together, we can ensure that every girl has the chance to dream big and achieve greatness. Join our movement and be part of the change: https://lnkd.in/gz9daFVT #GirlsIncOC #StrongSmartBold #CollegeBoundLuncheon

Uncover what Girls Inc. of Orange County—an OCBC investor—is doing to close the gap between female college enrollment and STEM degree completion. Plus, learn how two other local organizations are empowering girls to pursue STEM careers and shaping the future workforce of Orange County. https://bit.ly/4drQwX1