We support girls across Chicagoland, prioritizing girls in under-resourced communities, as they find their voices through teamwork and the power of play. Our research-based curriculum nurtures a growth mindset to celebrate a girl’s superpower and how they impact the world.
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1415 N. Dayton St.
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Chicago, Illinois 60642, US
An important reminder!
Honor the legacy of Susan B. Anthony who dedicated her life to fighting for women’s right to vote. Her courage made it possible for women to have a say in their future. Be a leader like Susan and encourage your friends, family, and neighbors to vote with purpose! Want to be a #GOTRvoter? Here are some helpful voting tips and resources: https://lnkd.in/gKhYP-nT.
Spotlight on GOTRC Associate Board Members! These dedicated leaders not only fundraise to support our mission and offer their professional expertise, they also play a key role at our spring 5K, where they serve as Event Staff. Each year, they lead the charge at volunteer stations to make the race extra special for the girls we serve. Curious to learn what motivates them and keeps them inspired? Click the link below to discover more about these amazing changemakers! 🙌 https://lnkd.in/gxQTN5j4 #GOTRC #EmpowerGirls #GOTRCAssociateBoard #LeadershipInAction #GOTRChicago #Spring5K #MakeAnImpact
Exciting News! 50 of our amazing Girls on the Run-Chicago participants from Fraizer Elementary, Dvorak Elementary, and Columbia Explorers Academy joined Chicago Run youth runners for an unforgettable day of world-class running instruction at the Bank of America Play It Forward Clinic! 💪✨ Ahead of the Chicago Marathon, our girls learned from elite athletes, including Olympians Meb Keflezighi, Galen Rupp, Emily Sisson, and more! They gained valuable skills in pacing, stretching, endurance, and sportsmanship, while also being inspired to dream big. 🌟 We are so proud of our girls and grateful for this incredible opportunity to close the opportunity gap in youth sports! 💖 Check out the segment on WGN! https://lnkd.in/gpjcmDhM #PlayItForward #GOTRC #EmpowerGirls #ChicagoMarathon #GirlsOnTheRun #YouthSports #ChicagoRun #ChicagoRunners
🌷Happy International Day of the Girl!🌷 Big or small, every girl's ideas, words, and perspective matter. And on International Day of the Girl, we emphasize the importance of nurturing girls’ self-confidence, embracing their individuality, and encouraging them to activate their limitless potential. Recent research showed that nine out of 10 feel under pressure to fit into specific roles or stereotypes. On this International Day of the Girl, let’s support girls everywhere to silence this negative self-talk and break these barriers so they can show their confidence that shines from within! Join us in celebrating by supporting a girl in your life today! Try these ideas and let us know how you participated by using the hashtag #GOTRCDayOfTheGirl2024 and tagging @gotrchicago on social media. 🌟Give an Energy Award to an important girl in your life. 📣Post a photo of a girl in your life that you want to shout out. ✏️Write a letter to your 10-year-old self. 🗣Share advice with a girl in your life who might need a pep-talk. 💪Volunteer at our 5Ks to help support our girls as they cross the finish line this fall season! To register, click here: https://lnkd.in/gqGA67KN Less than 2% of all U.S. charitable giving goes to organizations like ours that are dedicated to serving women and girls, and we think they deserve more! International Day of the Girl might only be for today, but with your help, together we can continue to uplift girls to create a better, more equitable world! Give today 💪🌟 https://lnkd.in/dxqT3EZb #DayOfTheGirl #GirlsOnTheRun #EmpowerGirls #GOTRChicago #MentalHealthMatters #TogetherWeBreakBarriers #InternationalDayOfTheGirl #GOTRC25
✨ Spotlight on the Elliott Family! ✨ In celebration of the International Day of the Girl on October 11, we honor the Elliott family’s commitment to empowering girls. The Elliott family has been a treasured partner of Girls on the Run-Chicago for more than a decade, supporting our mission through fundraising, matching gift funds, and event sponsorships. We’re so grateful to Jennifer Elliott, a longtime Board Member and former Board President (2019-2021), who brings her entire family into dedicating time, talents, and resources to uplift Chicagoland’s future women leaders. “Together, we break the barriers that prevent girls from reaching their full potential and build a brighter, more equitable future.” - Jennifer Elliott One of the family's favorite GOTRC memories? Attending a GOTR team’s practice and witnessing the girls’ engagement, wisdom, and growth firsthand. Jennifer and Judy shared that they loved seeing how GOTRC inspires girls socially, emotionally, and physically, helping them to develop life skills with confidence. Learn more about why the Elliott family supports GOTRC and what celebrating International Day of the Girl means to them: https://lnkd.in/dxymHPNv Want to join the Elliott family in supporting the next generation of women leaders? Give today: https://lnkd.in/dxqT3EZb #DayOfTheGirl #EmpowerGirls #SupportGOTRC #GirlsOnTheRun #ChicagoGOTR #InternationalDayOfTheGirl #GOTRChicago #CommunityLeaders
Totally not crying! (Okay, we all actually cry every single time we watch this). Thank you to Odd Commodity for sharing their incredible talents with us to make this absolutely beautiful video!
Sometimes we get to work on projects that we feel deep-in-the-heart good about. Earlier this year, we had the opportunity to produce a video celebrating Girls on the Run-Chicago's 25th Anniversary. This is definitely one of those projects.
🌷This Friday, October 11, is International Day of the Girl!🌷 It’s a very special day at Girls on the Run-Chicago, because we’re all about supporting girls in being active, strong, and confident to tap into their limitless potential! According to the 2021-2022 National Survey of Children's Health, only 20% of kids aged 6-17 get 60 minutes of physical activity daily, and only 16.5% of girls meet physical activity guidelines. Not being active can take a toll on mental health. In the Aspen Institute’s Community State of Play Youth Survey, 25% of youth who reported zero days of activity felt hopeless or depressed almost every day—double the rate of those who stayed active. That’s why our programming is intentionally designed to include physical activity and to foster a lifelong love of movement. 92% of our GOTR participants say they now like being active thanks to our program! And girls who were the least active at the start of the season increased their physical activity by 40%—and they’re keeping it up after the season's end! Girls like Aylin are finding joy in movement. She said, “I was never a sports person, but with GOTR, it was more fun, I felt safe, and it wasn’t a competition. It was all about doing whatever you can.”🌟 Let’s continue to uplift girls and encourage them to move, dream, and thrive! #DayOfTheGirl #GirlsOnTheRun #EmpowerGirls #StayActive #ChicagoGOTR #MentalHealthMatters #GOTRChicago #InternationalDayOfTheGirl
Get to know the Girls on the Run-Chicago Associate Board! This passionate group of leaders is dedicated to supporting the mental and physical health of young girls through their incredible work. Whether they're lending their expertise on committees, serving as Event Staff at our 5Ks, fundraising, attending events, or stepping up as coaches and SoleMate charity athletes – their impact is undeniable. 💪 However they choose to engage, the GOTRC Associate Board is making a lasting difference in the lives of the girls we serve, and we are so grateful for their support! 💬 Curious what drives them? Click below to learn what inspires these amazing changemakers, and keep an eye out for our features all month! https://lnkd.in/gxQTN5j4 #GOTRC #EmpowerGirls #AssociateBoard #LeadershipInAction #GOTRCAssociateBoard #GOTRChicago #GOTRC25 #MakeAnImpact
🌸 Have you heard of International Day of the Girl? 🌸 This important day on October 11 shines a spotlight on the unique difficulties girls face, and how we can help them overcome these problems and break barriers. According to the Girls’ Index by Ruling Our Experiences study, many girls struggle with peer relationships. More than half of 5th- and 6th-grade girls report that drama and fighting make them dislike school. Even more, 67% say that most girls feel like they’re in competition with one another. At Girls on the Run-Chicago, our programming fosters positive and healthy relationships between girls, giving them the tools to navigate conflict while they build friendships that last a lifetime! The majority (80%) of girls credited Girls on the Run with their ability to resolve conflicts with their peers. ✨ “At Girls on the Run, I learned how to be true to myself and how to support others. I met some of my biggest mentors and my favorite people. The connections I made are long-lasting and powerful. The skills I learned are still with me today. And I still use them when I am struggling.” - Lilly C. Together, we can help girls not just survive but thrive! 💪 #GirlsOnTheRun #InternationalDayOfTheGirl #DayOfTheGirl #GOTRChicago
Do you know what October 11 marks? It’s the International Day of the Girl, a day celebrating the power and limitless potential of girls! At Girls on the Run-Chicago we champion girls everyday, but the Day of the Girl is a time when the entire world comes together to listen to girls and invest in their futures. Girls today face many challenges. For example, recent research showed that eight out of 10 girls feel they are going to “explode” because of pressure. They need support now more than ever, and that’s why our programming is intentionally designed to give them the tools they need to navigate adolescence. We teach them critical skills like identifying and moving through difficult emotions and believing in themselves when times are tough. When you invest in girls, you help break the barriers holding them back, creating positive ripple effects for their families, communities, and society. Together, we break the barriers that prevent girls from reaching their full potential, and build a brighter, more equitable future. We’re looking forward to celebrating this special day with you! #DayOfTheGirl #InternationalDayOfTheGirl #GirlsOnTheRun #GOTRChicago #ChicagoGirls #EmpowerGirls