"Power of Girls" Teams Up With Local Charity

The Atlanta Dream “Power of Girls” Mentoring Program has selected Girls Inc. of Greater Atlanta as the official charity to benefit from their ticket sales. For every ticket ($15.00 tickets), $5.00 will go back to Girls Inc. The program goal is to raise over $5,000 for Girls Inc. of Greater Atlanta this summer! If you would like to purchase tickets in support of Girls Inc., please click here.

The young ladies of the “Power of Girls” Mentoring Program personally chose Girls Inc. as the charity that they wanted to support. On June 25, the girls participated in their first “Power Lesson,” a series of seminars focusing on topics ranging from health and well-being to financial planning. The first lesson was conducted by Joiel Alexander, Vice President of Uptown Scoop, a local publication catering to businesswomen. Alexander spoke about the importance of grasping a basic understanding of finances early, and gave the girls pointers on how they could start planning for the future today.

Kathy Burrows, who works in WNBA Fan Development, then introduced the girls’ fundraising project and gave the girls an inside look at a career in the professional sports industry. Then it was time for the girls to select the charity of their choice. After much research and discussion, the girls selected Girls Inc. of Greater Atlanta.

Stay tuned to Community News for more on the “Power of Girls” in action.

More about Atlanta Dream Power of Girls Mentoring Program

The Atlanta Dream selected thirteen girls from the metro Atlanta community to participate in the inaugural year of the Power of Girls mentoring program. This program is designed to create one-on-one interaction between the selected girls and the Atlanta Dream players and personnel who will serve as their mentors from June-September, 2008. The Power of Girls mentoring program provides a comfortable environment in which the girls are encouraged to explore new opportunities that are designed to stimulate self-reflection and personal growth. Participating girls will be required to attend “Power Lessons” throughout the program and will have the opportunity to attend various “Power Trips” with Dream players, staff and members of the Shooting Stars.

More about Girls Inc.

Girls Incorporated is a national nonprofit youth organization dedicated to inspiring all girls to be strong, smart, and bold. With roots dating to 1864, Girls Inc has provided vital educational programs to millions of American girls, particularly those in high-risk, underserved areas. Today, innovative programs help girls confront subtle societal messages about their value and potential, and prepare them to lead successful, independent, and fulfilling lives.

Girls Incorporated of Greater Atlanta annually serves more than 5,000 girls aged 6 to 18 through various outreach programs; through facilities in Cobb County; and partnerships throughout metro Atlanta.

As one affiliate of the national Girls Incorporated organization, they are dedicated to inspiring all girls to be strong, smart and bold through year- round programs in six core areas: