Girls Incorporated of Southwestern Connecticut is proud to announce a series of programs and workshops sponsored by a $10,000 grant received from the Fairfield County Community Foundation. “Growing Together” is designed to open lines of communication and establish the skills to comfortably discuss subjects such as health, hygiene, anatomy and puberty for girls ages 9-12 and their mothers/female caregivers. These fun and interactive programs and workshops not only support parents and daughters with communication but also ensure that they keep talking throughout the challenging years of adolescence.
The Girls Inc. Growing Together Program is made possible through a grant from The Fairfield County Community Foundation. Girls Inc of Southwestern Connecticut will deliver three 8-week programs and 3 one-day workshops to girls and their parents/female caregivers throughout Fairfield County in Fairfield, Trumbull, Shelton, Greenwich, Bridgeport, and Darien.
The Fairfield County Community Foundation promotes the growth of community and regional philanthropy to improve the quality of life throughout Fairfield County. Individuals, families, corporations and organizations can establish charitable funds and contribute to existing funds. The Foundation also provides philanthropic advisory services, and develops and leads initiatives to tackle critical community issues. It is in compliance with the Council on Foundations’ national standards for community foundations. The foundation has awarded over $110 million in grants to nonprofits in Fairfield County and beyond. For more information visit www.fccfoundation.org.
Girls Incorporated is a national non-profit organization that inspires all girls to be strong, smart and bold. The organization’s roots date back to 1864 with the Southwestern Connecticut lead office in Waterbury, CT being the original building where it all began. Girls Inc. of Southwestern Connecticut offers services from lower and mid Fairfield County to the Greater Waterbury area and provides vital educational and social programs to girls. Girls Inc.’s, innovative programs help girls confront subtle societal messages about their value and potential, and prepare them to lead successful, independent, and fulfilling lives. For more information visit www.girlsincswct.org.
