It Starts With Girls

We are guided by the vision of powerful girls in a society that values and supports every girl.

Inspiring All Girls 
To Be Strong, Smart 
& Bold.

Inspiring All Girls To Be Strong, Smart, 
& Bold.

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Our Story

We’re building a new generation of strong, smart, and bold leaders in Connecticut.

 

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Honoring inspiring role models...
making a meaningful impact in the lives of girls across Connecticut through the 2025 SSB Awards.
What We Do
What We Do
We equip girls to reach their full potential by supporting them to overcome challenges and access opportunities.
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Who We Are
We're the longest-running girls’ leadership program, evolving with girls to meet the challenges and opportunities of the day.

Our Outcomes

We help girls gain the knowledge and skills to effect positive change in their lives and communities.

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89 %
Of girls say they’ve been physically active in the past week.
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90 %
Of girls believe they will graduate from college.
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83 %
Of girls say they can use what they know to solve “real-life” problems in their communities.
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The above are Network-wide statistics and based on the 2023 Girls Inc. Strong, Smart, and Bold Outcomes Survey.

Impact Stories

Meet Musu.

After a friend from high school introduced her to Girls Inc., Musu participated in the Bold Futures Leadership program, where she gained self-confidence, developed leadership skills, and set goals for her future.

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Girls Inc. provides a welcoming and supportive environment where girls can discover who they are and build the skills and tools to grow into confident, capable young women.

Maya, Parent
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