This spring, many of our Girls Groups took part in Girls Inc. Media Literacy programming. Each group got the chance to create their own girl-positive media project. Here are a few examples of the amazing pieces the girls created:
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Letter to the Editor – Willamette Week
This week Willamette Week published rankings of the Portland area’s elected officials. Their cover art was so egregious that it caught our eye. In response, our Executive Director, Elizabeth Nye submitted the following letter to the editor of Willamette Week.… Read More »
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Ladies Day Out: June 22-23
Portland’s Annual Ladies Day Out kicks into gear June 21-23, 2013 at the Oregon Convention Center. With over 120 featured local businesses ranging from clothing & accessory boutiques, spas, home furnishing and décor, restaurants, and fitness experts, to fine jewelry… Read More »
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Girls Inc. of NW Oregon Endorses Measure 26-150 – Renew the Portland Children’s Levy
On May 21st, Portland voters have a chance to continue making children a higher priority, by voting YES on Measure 26-150. Doing so will renew the Portland Children’s Levy, which helps fund programs in the following areas:
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GIRLS INC WEEK DAY 5: A CYCLE OF WISDOM
As part of the Girls Inc. Media Literacy Program, groups are often matched with professional women in media fields who work with the girls to create a pro-girl media project. This spring, a group of women from @Large Films has… Read More »
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GIRLS INC WEEK DAY 4: AMPING IT UP!
This spring, girls from Cesar Chavez School have the exciting opportunity to work with an inspiring group of women at ESCO Corporation through the Associates Mentoring Program. They meet with the women at the ESCO Offices every other week, learn… Read More »
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GIRLS INC WEEK DAY 3: LEADING BY EXAMPLE
Hooray for Volunteer Girls Guides! Today’s mentor highlight is a woman who has been an extremely dedicated volunteer Girls Guide throughout the entire 2012-2013 school year. Denae Odiero came to Girls Inc. as a volunteer to help lead the girls… Read More »
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GIRLS INC WEEK DAY 2: DO IT!
On Day 2 of Girls Inc. Week, we are featuring Coral Jean Cotterell. Coral Jean, an engineer who is highly involved with the Society of Women Engineers, has volunteered with Girls Inc. for several years with our Operation SMART and… Read More »
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GIRLS INC WEEK: MENTOR A GIRL, INSPIRE HER FUTURE!
Today is the first day of Girls Inc. Week 2013! Around the country, Girls Inc. affiliates are celebrating this week. The theme this year is “Mentor a Girl, Inspire Her Future.” Each day we will highlight a strong, smart and… Read More »
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Opening Game of the Portland Thorns
A group of our very own Girls Inc. girls got to attend the thrilling opening game of the Portland Thorns on Sunday April 21, 2013. There was an amazing turn out with a crowd of close to 16,500 in attendance!… Read More »