Inspiring all girls
to be strong, smart, and bold



MARCH 2018
WITH YOU IN HER CORNER...SHE WILL SUCCEED.
March 17th is our 60th Anniversary of inspiring girls in the Santa Barbara community to grow up strong, smart, and bold!

(Read more below!)
March 12th-31st:
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STRONG, SMART, AND BOLD IN ACTION
CAMP IGNITE: Register by March 31st and Receive 50% Off Your Membership Fee
  • June 18th-August 10th
  • Ages 5-18
  • Part-time and full-time options
  • Financial assistance available

Goleta Valley Center, 805-967-0319
Santa Barbara Center, 805-963-4017
Teen Center, 805-967-0319

STRONG
Congratulations!
In the midst of the debris flow event and the 101 closure, gymnast Amber attended her first Level 7 Competition in Van Nuys on January 13th (see more below!)
SMART
Let's Get Scientific:
Girls got their hands dirty as they learned about endothermic and exothermic chemical reactions.
BOLD
Future-Focused Fridays: The Teen Center toured Jiffy Lube in Goleta to observe female mechanics in action and learn about their work and career paths.
FROM THE GYM
#805 Strong Shows Up On and Off the Mat
January's debris flow event and the subsequent closure of the 101 impacted many Girls Inc. gymnasts and their families; and several gymnasts were unable to attend their scheduled competitions in Southern California. One happy ending: Amber, who lives in Ojai, was able to attend her first Level 7 competition in Van Nuys on January 13th, with the support of Coach Izzy, who commuted around Santa Barbara and the closed freeway to be there to support Amber.

Thank you to Izzy and all of the gymnastics coaches for their dedcation and commitment to our athletes and to helping them pogress as competitive gymnasts.

Amber was also able to train at Coach Patty's School of Gymnastics during the freeway closure. And Girls Inc. hosted another local gymnast who typically trains in Newbury Park and was unable to commute to her home gym.
GET INVOLVED
Join Us for The
One Hundred Committee Scholarship Event on Saturday, April 7th
Organized by the Girls Inc. of Greater Santa Barbara One Hundred Committee , the April 7th dinner and program will be held at the Goleta Valley Center.
Proceeds from the event will help provide the financial assistance so girls can participate in Girls Inc. afterschool and summer camp programs, regardless of a family's financial situation.

Please join us, and consider a sponsorship gift. Contact Paige Van Tuyl for details.
$534,818

The Amount of Scholarships and Financial Assistance Girls Inc. of Greater Santa Barbara Awarded in 2017.
Assistance League Book Donation Celebrates Legacy of Literacy Day
"The gift of literacy is a valuable one and, coupled with Girls Inc. of Greater Santa Barbara’s emphasis on learning, we know this donation will be well used and appreciated."  

Susan Engles, Santa Barbara Assistance League

ADVOCACY IN ACTION
Women's History Month
Every day, in communities across the country, Girls Inc. is providing real solutions to the unique challenges girls face. As we celebrate Women's History Month, Girls Inc. recognizes the women making history, tackling those issues head on. #WomensHistoryMonth

Learn more about the Girls Inc. Advocacy Platform
Honoring 60 Years in Santa Barbara: The 1950's
In 1955, the Junior Women’s Club of Santa Barbara responded to a teenager’s plea on a local radio program, asking “ Why can’t we have a Girls Club in Santa Barbara? ” Mrs. Ada McReynolds Wise, a retired dress designer and member of the Women’s Club responded.
On March 17, 1958, the Girls Club of Santa Barbara  was incorporated as a non-profit organization. The mission: To help girls become good wives, mothers, homemakers, and citizens. The Girls Club served 280 girls a year ages 6-16, and the annual membership fee was $1 per girl. 

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