Girls Inc. of Chicago programming is designed to empower girls at every stage of development and provides a supportive, engaging environment for them to thrive.
Girls Inc. of Chicago wholeheartedly embraces our mission to inspire all girls to be strong, smart, and bold. This mission is driven by our vision of a world where all have boundless opportunities for prosperity and safety no matter their zip code, skin color, family income, sexual orientation, country of origin, religion, age, gender identity, or disability.
Let’s Hear it for The GIRLS (of the month)!
Through our partnerships with local schools and communities, we deliver programs for girls ages 6-18 at schools across the city of Chicago. Each month we honor girls who embody the core values of Girls Inc. of Chicago. Scroll through the incredible 2024 GIOC Girls of the Month below!
School Programs
Elementary School Program
The Elementary School Program provides grades K-8 girls with academic support, literacy-focused programming, and hands-on enrichment activities. Literacy is a cornerstone of our programming and is incorporated through all elementary school programs. Girls enjoy an environment that takes girls seriously and provides a chance for them to make new friends, learn new skills, ask questions, and explore.
Program Partnerships:
- Martha Ruggles Elementary
- Arthur A. Libby Elementary
- Clay Elementary School
- Aldridge Elementary School
- Langston Hughes Elementary
- Mildred Lavizzo Elementary School
- Ralph H. Metcalfe Community Academy
- Bronzeville Academy
High School Program
Girls Inc. of Chicago brings high school girls from all over Chicagoland together to focus on advocacy, leadership and finding their voice through the BOLD GIRLS SOCIETY.
BOLD GIRLS SOCIETY (BGS) members envision a world in which young women receive the respect and dignity they deserve within a network of emerging leaders in social change. BGS aims to uplift youth voices to create a healthier culture that is conducive to the success of its members and encourages youth to celebrate their unique qualities as a means of building a safe and equitable future for all. We intend to equip our members with the knowledge and power necessary to advocate for freedom and lead boldly as they work together to serve others.
Program Partnership:
- Epic Academy
