As the year comes to a close, we find ourselves reflecting on the incredible strength, curiosity, and determination we’ve seen in our girls — and the powerful role our community plays in helping them rise. Every day, girls walk onto our campus ready to learn, explore, lead, and dream boldly. And every day, your support ensures they have access to the programs that nurture those dreams.

This season, our Year-End Appeal centers on one truth: when you invest in Girls Inc. of Carpinteria, you invest in every program that strengthens girls, supports families, and uplifts our community.
Here’s a look at what your generosity makes possible all year long.

After School Enrichment: A Foundation of Confidence and Curiosity

Each afternoon, our campus becomes a vibrant hub of movement, creativity, and joyful learning. In the After School Enrichment (ASE) Program, girls engage in:

• STEM experiments
• Art and creative expression
• Sports and physical wellness
• Social-emotional learning
• Leadership activities and team-building

ASE provides a safe, structured environment where girls develop self-confidence, build friendships, and cultivate a love of learning — all while receiving the mentorship that helps them grow into strong, smart, and bold young women.

STEM Education: Building the Next Generation of Innovators

From our dedicated STEM Lab to weekly hands-on experiments, girls are encouraged to explore science, technology, engineering, and math in ways that spark imagination and strengthen critical thinking.

They build robots, explore environmental science, experiment with engineering challenges, and engage in project-based learning — gaining exposure to fields where women remain underrepresented. Your support ensures girls grow up knowing they belong in every classroom, lab, and career path.

Literacy Programs: Strengthening Skills & Sparking Imagination

Through our literacy initiatives, book clubs, reading circles, and onsite library, girls strengthen:

• Writing and reading comprehension
• Communication skills
• A lifelong love for reading

Our literacy programs help girls build the confidence to express themselves, advocate for their ideas, and approach learning with enthusiasm.

STRONG Programs: Strength, Teamwork, and Confidence

Physical activity is essential to a girl’s development. Our STRONG programming — including gymnastics, all-girls sports leagues, and wellness activities — fosters teamwork, resilience, and healthy movement. Girls learn to challenge themselves, support their teammates, and discover their own physical strength.

Eureka!: A Five-Year Pathway of Exploration & Empowerment

Eureka! is one of the most transformative programs available to girls in our community. Over five years, participants dive into:

• High-level STEM learning
• College tours and workplace visits
• Advocacy trip to Washington D.C.
• Leadership development
• Mentorship
• Summer externships

This program prepares girls to step confidently into higher education and career pathways, offering experiences that broaden their horizons and shape their futures.

Project Accelerate: From Classroom to Career

Project Accelerate supports young women as they transition into early adulthood — offering mentorship, job-shadowing, networking opportunities, and guidance on navigating college and career pathways.

Participants build resumes, meet with professional women across industries, and receive the encouragement they need to move into adulthood with clarity and confidence. Your support helps ensure young women never walk this journey alone.

BOLD Futures: Leadership, Advocacy, and Civic Engagement

Through BOLD Futures and Girl Government, girls learn what it means to use their voices, influence change, and engage with their community. They practice leadership, public speaking, teamwork, and civic awareness — skills that prepare them to become the next generation of community leaders.

Summer Day Camp: Discovery, Learning, and Joy

Summer Day Camp offers girls a season of exploration, structured learning, and unforgettable experiences. Activities include:

• Field trips
• Outdoor adventures
• STEAM learning
• Art and creativity
• Leadership and teamwork

Your support ensures all girls — regardless of financial circumstances — have access to a meaningful, enriching summer.

Community Strength & Support Programs: Strengthening Families, Strengthening Girls

Beyond our programs, Girls Inc. plays a key role in supporting community resilience. Our 24/7 Community Food Pantry provides fresh, refrigerated, and frozen foods to anyone who needs support — without stigma, barriers, or restrictions.

Families rely on this essential resource to stay nourished, stable, and focused on school, work, and well-being. When families are supported, girls have the foundation they need to rise even higher.

Together, We Can Watch Her Rise

Every program, every breakthrough, every moment of discovery is fueled by the belief that girls deserve the opportunities, mentorship, and support to thrive. Your year-end gift sustains all of this — making it possible for girls across Carpinteria to grow into confident leaders who shape their futures and strengthen their community.

As we head into 2026, we carry deep gratitude for everyone who makes this work possible. Thank you for standing with our girls, our families, and our mission.

To support Girls Inc. of Carpinteria this season, visit:
👉 https://linktr.ee/GirlsInc_Carpinteria_Donate