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Way to go, Kristin! Kristin is also a member of the Spirit of Girls Benefit Committee, and is helping us plan an incredible event to reach our $105,000 fundraising goal.

She Has in Many Ways Become the Face of Manufacturing Locally Kristin Carlson calls it the ‘Boston Marathon bomber story.’ Because … it’s about Dzhokhar Tsarnaev, one of the two brothers who perpetrated those heinous crimes almost eight years ago now. More to the point, though, it’s about ... ... See more

Thanks to WWLP-22News for sharing our big announcement! Spirit of Girls Spring 2021: Celebrating Her Place at the Table will be held virtually on Thursday, May 6, at 8 a.m. There's plenty more information to come, but we hope you'll pencil us in! ... See more

Girls Inc. of the Valley in Holyoke has announced their spring fundraiser, with a goal of raising $105,000.

Did you know Project Red is still happening? It's true, the initiative that we launched in May 2020 is still going strong thanks to donations from our community.
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Back in May, 95% of Girls Inc. girls said access to menstrual hygiene products was difficult due to the pandemic. Girls Inc. of the Valley stepped up and has been packaging up donated products for girls and their families for 10 months now!
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Want to learn more about Project Red? Send us a DM!
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Are you a trivia buff? Check out our HERstory Trivia Night event with Young Professional Society of Greater Springfield!

https://www.givegab.com/campaigns/herstory-trivia-night

Let’s give it up for Chloé Zhao! Last night at the Golden Globes, Chloé made history when she won Best Director for “Nomadland,” becoming the first Asian woman to win the award. 👏👏👏

Chloé Zhao wins the award for Best Director, Motion Picture, for Nomadland at the 78th annual Golden Globe Awards.» Subscribe for More: http://bit.ly/NBCSub»...

Our awesome Board Vice-Chair, Dr. Yadilette Rivera-Colón, is a part of today’s Symposium. Check it out below.

“Join us Friday at 10 AM USA Eastern time for the President's Symposium: Building an Inclusive Biophysical Society, with speakers David Asai, Bil Clemons, Yadilette Rivera-Colón, Billy Williams & Cathy Royer https://t.co/GgvpvYytAj @LatinaandStem @david_asai @clemonslab” ... See more

Today we celebrate Tarana Burke, founder of Me Too Movement - #metoo as we continue to honor Black leaders who have helped shape our American history for Black History Month.

#ElizabethFreemanCenter especially wants to acknowledge those who have and continue to fight for the safety of others.

Thank you, Tarana Burke for your leadership and work. To learn more about the #metoomovement, check out metoomvmt.org.

#metoo #blackhistorymonth

[image description: color photo of a Tarana Burke, a Black woman, wearing a blue and white striped sweater, large gold hoop earring and several silver bangle bracelets. Her hair is braided and tied back. She is resting her face in her palm and looking at the camera with a slight smile.] ... See more

ICYMI: Executive Director, Suzanne Parker, talked with WWLP-22News about the impact the $145,000 Amelia Peabody grant will have on programming and expansion.

Girls Inc. of the Valley received a grant to further develop virtual programming and prepare for in-person programs.