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As we develop our local programming to expand our reach, we are looking for venues and volunteers to join us in different capacities:

• Participate in training to become a program/workshop facilitator
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The mission of Girls Incorporated® of Long Island is to provide school- and community-based programming that serves the unique needs of girls aged 6-18 living in Nassau and Suffolk Counties. Through community outreach partnerships, the organization helps girls to achieve their full human potential. Girls Inc. of Long Island is dedicated to the advocacy of gender equity for all girls in all areas of their lives.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR TODAY

We are currently launching our newest program, the Money Talks® Family Financial Literacy Workshop, throughout Long Island communities and would be thrilled to facilitate this workshop at your library, school, and community center (which ever is applicable).

At this time, we are seeking community-based partners in Nassau and Suffolk to host our Financial Literacy workshops. These are one-day events targeting middle school age girls and teenagers and their parents or guardians.

Girls Incorporated® of Long Island Financial Literacy Program

Program Content:
Title of Program: Money Talks Family Financial Literacy Workshop
Type of Program: Financial Literacy Program for middle school age girls in the sixth, seventh and eight grades and/or their parents/guardians.

Workshop Description: The ability to use basic economic concepts to make decisions about saving, sharing, and making money, or economic literacy, is a skill. Like reading and writing, a working knowledge of basic money concepts is essential for future success. Whether a girl is from a low-income or wealthy home, lives in a rural or urban community, at some point in her life she is likely to be responsible for her own financial well being.

In our workshop girls are introduced to basic financial concepts, including money management and investment. Girls look at how money affects us locally and globally and fosters the development of skills needed to be financially self-sufficient. We address issues such as talking media messages about finances; family values about money; and smart financial decision-making for girls.

Our workshop is a single day event that caters to both the girls and their parents/guardians in separate and joint sessions. Girls Incorporated® of Long Island will be responsible for all of the materials and costs for the program, including a pizza lunch for participants. All that the host organization has to do is promote the event to its community base to help us register about 8-10 girls and 8-10 companion adults. We will also promote the event on our Web site (www.girlsincli.org) and through press releases.

Length of Program: Three to four hours

Preferred Date(s) and times: March 7, 14 April 11, 25 from 10 A.M. – 2 P.M.

Target Audience: Middle school age girls in the sixth, seventh and eighth grades and one guardian.

Co-sponsors:

Audio Visual Requirements: TBD

Room Requirements:
We will need two rooms for this event; one room that can hold up to 30 people and one that can hold up to 15 people, as we will have break-out sessions with our group.

If you’re interested in supporting our Family Financial Literacy Workshop, please contact us if you have any questions about our other programs.

We also offer a host of other programming opportunities through our national office and hope to bring them to your community in the future. Following is a list of the program names and descriptions.

ADDITIONAL PROGRAMS WE HOPE TO BRING TO YOUR COMMUNITY IN THE FUTURE

Girls Incorporated® National Identity Programs*

Girls Inc. Friendly PEERsuasion® builds girls’ skills for resisting pressure to use harmful substances such as alcohol, tobacco, household chemicals, and other drugs.
Girls Inc. Operation SMART® builds girls’ skills and interest in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.
Girls Inc. Economic Literacy® and Money Talks® introduces girls to basic economic and financial concepts, including money management, investments, and global economics.
Girls Inc. Sporting Chance® builds movement and athletic skills, cooperative and competitive spirit, health awareness, and interest in all sports as girls explore the benefits of an active lifestyle.
Girls Inc. Media Literacy® encourages girls to think critically about media messages and fosters their awareness of the power of the media and its effects on girls.
Girls Inc. Project BOLD® strengthens girls’ abilities to lead safer lives by developing strategies for self-defense, seeking out caring adults to help with personal violence, and advocating on violence issues.
Girls Inc. Leadership and Community Actionsm builds leadership skills and creates lasting social change by partnering girls and women in community action projects chosen by girls.
Girls Inc. Preventing Adolescent Pregnancy® bolsters girls' communication and skills as well as their motivation and resources for being in charge of their sexual health and avoiding teen pregnancy.

*Many of these programs are also available in condensed or introductory format as Girls Incorporated® of Long Island one-time events. We can also tailor special programs to the unique needs of your community.