Inspiring all girls
to be strong, smart, and bold
JANUARY 2020
WITH YOU IN HER CORNER...SHE WILL SUCCEED
Stronger, Smarter, Bolder: Girls Take the Lead National Outcomes Report Released
In a new two-year study by the American Institutes for Research (AIR),
girls who receive the supports offered by Girls Inc. have a significant advantage over their peers who do not.
Girls Inc. has released Stronger, Smarter, Bolder: Girls Take the Lead , a report on what is needed to ensure girls are prepared to succeed in leadership roles in business, politics, and in their communities.

The report presents analysis of the latest research on the primary factors shaping girls’ lives today, and provides recommendations for the most crucial supports communities should focus on for girls. The report is based on a recently completed two-year study by the American Institutes for Research (AIR), a nonprofit research organization with best-in-class experts focused on social science research and evaluation. Read more
"The research shows us that Girls Inc. is making progress on some of the toughest issues girls face - but all of us working in this field still have room to improve, especially in our work with girls of color, LGBTQ+ girls, and low-income girls. All girls deserve equity of access to wellbeing and opportunity, and we have to see the whole girl, in her context and community. That's what Girls Inc. has always done, and we believe that's a key to the success we've achieved."

- Stephanie J. Hull, President & CEO
Girls Inc.
National Organization
STRONG, SMART, AND BOLD IN ACTION
Congratulations Barbara Ben-Horin,
2020 AWC-SB Woman of Achievement
CEO Barbara Ben-Horin Named 2020 AWC-SB Woman of Achievement
Girls Inc. of Greater Santa Barbara CEO Barbara Ben-Horin will be honored by the local chapter of the Association for Women in Communications (AWC-SB) at the 2020 Women of Achievement luncheon on Friday, April 24th at the Hyatt Hotel in Santa Barbara.

SAVE THE DATE
Stop by the Girls Inc. Booth!
Celebrate. Empower. Speak Up.
Her Festival
March 8, 2020, Celebrating
International Women's Day
Girsh Park
Girls Inc. is a proud sponsor of the Her Festival on International Women's Day to celebrate our community's girls and women and to empower the next generation of female leaders.

The festival is led by Voices of the Community, a student-run organization at Dos Pueblos High School passionate about ensuring underrepresented groups are able to be heard in our community.
Friday, March 20, 11:30 AM
The Biltmore Coral Casino
Make plans to attend the 35th Annual Scholarship Luncheon! Proceeds help Girls Inc. continue to offer programs that are financially accessible to all girls who wish to participate.

Contact Katie Pearson for sponsorship opportunities.
ADVOCATE
Girls Inc. Welcomes David Wong and Sue Pilkington to Board of Directors
"Sue and David bring valuable experience in business, management, community engagement and strategic planning to the Girls Inc. board..."

18 Girl Quotes from Around the Country: Why the #GirlsToo Campaign Matters
Each girl comes from a different background and faces her own unique circumstances. In their own words, girls share their personal perspectives and answer the question of why #GirlsToo matters.

GIRLS HAVE THE RIGHT TO...
...TAKE RISKS AND MAKE MISTAKES.
Thank you to our staff member, Diane, for affirming girls' rights and opportunities.