GIRLS INC. extended an invitation for me to visit their Dothan, Alabama location on Thursday, April 23, 2015. Upon arrival I was greeted by the executive director of the Dothan Chapter, Jaime Lewis and over 40 girls who attend the after-school programs. I was excited to speak about my platform “Financial Smarts for Students”, the importance of staying in school, getting a good education to qualify for scholarships and grants. The girls were very attentive and almost all were interested in furthering their education by attending college. When asked what their future ambition is, some responses were: physician, teacher, WMBA player and model.
Girls Inc. of Dothan is dedicated to educating and empowering girls. They are focused on instilling each girl with confidence and strength to believe in herself and to achieve a lifetime of great success. Their program offer girls 5-18 years of age a space that honors girls, inspires girls and supports girls. Community focused all of our programs are built around the need of girls living primarily in Dothan and Houston County. As girls’ interests, needs and abilities change with age, the programs change with them. Programs are created with a continuum of services in mind. Girls can enter at the age of 5 and grow into programs that help them develop into young adults.
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| Girls Inc. teachers accepting my donated items from their Summer Wish List |
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| Girls Inc Dothan |
Paying it forward,
Keia Brown
Miss District of Columbia International 2015
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