News & Press Releases
Girls INC. and their Corporate Partners are Investing in Equity in Steam Education
Pinellas Park, FL (September 3, 2021) A financial data industry disruptor, a US Army intelligence officer, one of the first to offer a truly effective alternative to CPAP, a banking trailblazer whose career spans four decades, and a leader for academic affairs, student affairs, enrollment management, and facility operations…these are…
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Girls Inc. of Pinellas Announces 2021 Outstanding Women in Steam Honorees
Girls Inc. of Pinellas will hold their annual luncheon celebrating women in STEAM on Friday, September 17, 2021 at the Collection on Palmetto in Clearwater.
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Girls Inc. Career Paths In STEM Helps Girls Break The Mold
Girls Inc.’s after-school enrichment program encourages girls to reach beyond traditional careers.
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Disabled Veterans Tear It Up Both On And Off The Ice
This past Saturday a volunteer crew from The Tampa Warriors Hockey Program fulfilled their demolition dreams when they ripped out old cabinets, bookshelves, and kitchen fixtures in the administrative office of Girls Inc. of Pinellas. The crew’s work paves the way for new furnishings and fixtures to be delivered and installed as part of Girl Inc. of Pinellas’ re-model.
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Girls Inc. of Pinellas Partners with Seniors in Service For Ready Set Kindergarten
Earlier this month Girls Inc. of Pinellas launched their new pilot program Ready, Set, Kindergarten!, a full day summer literacy camp for 5-year old girls entering kindergarten this fall. Running from June 14th through August 6th, the program will focus on literacy, numbers, and social skills.
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Girls Inc. of Pinellas exploring marine life as well as future careers
Girls Inc. of Pinellas is always trying to push their students to explore careers that may not have been traditional for women or minorities. This week they took a trip to the Clearwater Marine Aquarium.
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Darla Otey Receives Hero Award from Pinellas Park Rotary Club
Among the heroes recognized on Thursday, May 20, 2021 by the Pinellas Park Rotary Club was Darla Otey, the Executive Director of Girls Inc. of Pinellas. The award honored Girls Inc.’s efforts in improving education and economic development.
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Girls Inc. of Pinellas Receives $85,000 Grant from the Schoen Foundation In the Midst of Non-Profit Downturns
Girls Inc. of Pinellas received a generous $85,000 in grant funding from the Schoen Foundation. This grant would have a weighty impact on the organization’s ability to continue to offer its services at any time; but, in this climate the value of this grant is truly magnified. The impact of COVID-19 on the nonprofit community has been unprecedented. It has affected the capacity and sustainability of every nonprofit — from education to the environment, affordable housing to mental health services, animal welfare to the arts — very few organizations have emerged unscathed.
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Power Panel’ of professional women offer advice on business success at Girls Inc. of Pinellas
From the Weekly Challenger:
Continually reaching out to the community to support their programming and initiatives, Executive Director Darla Otey recently sponsored a “Women in Leadership Power Panel” to encourage and inspire women in the community in early or in-transition business careers. Each panelist offered an overview of their roles and responsibilities. They all spoke to the challenges and realities of sometimes being the sole female among a sea of men in the business world. Chatterton pointed out that women still only make up 21 percent of business executives.
Call to Artists! Girls Inc. of Pinellas Seek Donations for Virtual Art Auction
Girls Inc of Pinellas is seeking donated artwork from local artists who wish to give back by donating a selected piece of art for inclusion in a virtual fundraiser via an Online Auction that will go live each month with a new piece of art. The organization is happy to include information about the artist to accompany the art. Since this is an ongoing monthly virtual auction, a deadline does not apply As long as Girls Inc of Pinellas is receiving the donated art, the monthly auctions will continue on! The virtual event will also be promoted on the Girls Inc of Pinellas social media platforms.
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Avan Armaghani, MD to Lead Full STEAM Ahead! Programming as They Enter a New Week
We are excited to announce that Avan Armaghani, MD, Assistant Member in the Department of Breast Oncology at Moffitt Cancer Center will lead the way during the week of November 9th Full STEAM Ahead! Programming.
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California Closets Supports Girls Inc
Girls Inc of Pinellas continues to lead the way in inspiring girls to pursue their dreams with California Closets
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