News & Press Releases

California Closets Tampa Bay Supports Girls Inc Pinellas

November 4, 2021

Watch Daytime on News Channel 8 to learn how California Closets is supporting Girls Inc Pinellas.

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Girls Inc of Pinellas Celebrating Six Decades of Inspiring Girls

October 29, 2021

We are celebrating our 60th Anniversary on November 8th with a breakfast reception at 7:30am at our center located at 7700 61st Street North in Pinellas Park. Local government officials, board members, donors, sponsors, community organizations, former Girls Inc/Girls Club attendees and volunteers are all invited.

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Girls Inc of Pinellas is Recipient of Charity Challenge

October 28, 2021

Chargebacks911 has been making charitable donations to local nonprofits for more than 180 consecutive weeks and chose Girls Inc. of Pinellas as their most recent recipient.

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Sprucing Up for Our 60th!

October 13, 2021

Volunteers from Source 1 Solutions recently spent hours painting the administrative offices of Girls Inc. of Pinellas. The crew had fun getting their hands and clothes messy as a part of Girls Inc. of Pinellas’ remodel. Girls Inc. staff hopes to have all work completed before their 60th Anniversary celebration on November 8th.

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Girls Inc. Leaders Will Honor Past and Focus on Future

October 8, 2021

On October 1, 2021, a new slate of officers will begin their term with the Girls Inc. of Pinellas Board of Directors. Mercy Ameyaw, Board President, is Director of Municipal Dealer Sales at Raymond James Financial; Molly Longmire, President-Elect, is Deputy Chief of Philanthropy and National Partnerships at Civil Air Patrol; Frank Vitarelli, Treasurer, is Senior Vice President – Market Director at The Bank of Tampa; and Dana Reina, Secretary, is Senior Manager, Cisco Solutions at TD SYNNEX.

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Girls INC. and their Corporate Partners are Investing in Equity in Steam Education

September 10, 2021

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

August 21, 2021

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

August 4, 2021

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

August 3, 2021

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

July 1, 2021

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

June 23, 2021

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

May 24, 2021

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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