Girls Incorporated of Greater Santa Barbara celebrates
50 years as an affiliate of a 144 year old national non-profit organization dedicated to inspiring all girls to be strong, smart and bold! Through educational, research-based programs, activities and advocacy, Girls Incorporated offers girls ages
4-1/2 to 18 years with opportunities to experience success as they prepare to lead independent and fulfilling lives.

Girls Incorporated is a vigorous advocate for all girls and recognizes that girls today continue to experience the impact of past and continuing discrimination on the basis of gender. Because gender biases continue to play a pivotal role in shaping girls' opportunities and expectations, it is necessary to provide girls with activities that break traditional patterns, foster leadership, and build self-confidence. Girls Incorporated strongly believes that the special needs of girls can be most effectively addressed in an all-girl environment in which girls are encouraged take risks, acquire skills, gain confidence, become self-reliant, and practice leadership.

At Girls Incorporated, every girl has the right to be herself and resist gender stereotypes; to express herself with originality and enthusiasm; to take risks, strive freely, and take pride in success; to accept and appreciate her body; to prepare for interesting work and economic independence; and every girl is valued for who she is.

Girls Incorporated encourages girls to actively explore the world around them, find their own voices, and strive to be responsible, confident and independent young women. At the heart of Girls Incorporated is our mission to inspire all girls to be strong, smart and bold.

50 EVENTS TO CELEBRATE OUR 50th YEAR!!

• November 2007 – Love Letters Performance
• November 2007 – Tiffany Community Partner Event
• November 2007 – GirlFriends Project: Celebrating Doll Artistry
• November 2007 – Open House Event
• December 2007 -  Recognition Event of past supporters
• December 2007 – Open House Event
• January 2008 – Girl and Parent Body and Health Awareness workshops
• January 2008 – Open House Event
• January 2008 – Teen Program Launch
• February 2008  - Girls Inc. partners to host Film Festival Women’s Panel Event
• February 2008- Celebration Luncheon
• February 2008 – More Letters from the Heart book launch
• February 2008 – Crush Cakes Event benefiting Girls Inc. of Greater Santa Barbara
• February 2008 – Open House Event
• March 2008 – Major Donor Grand Opening Event
• March 2008 – Girls and Parent Grand Opening Event
• March 2008 – General Public Grand Opening
• March 2008 – Girls Inc. of GSB Anniversary Girls Celebration Event at Santa Barbara Center
• March 2008 – Girls Inc. of GSB Anniversary Girl Celebration Event at Goleta Valley Center
• March 2008 – Saks Charity Day honoring Girls Inc. of Greater Santa Barbara
• March 2008 – Family Celebration Night at Girls Inc. Santa Barbara Center
• March 2008 – “Dear World” National PSA Filming and Celebration
• March 2008 – Open House Event
• March 2008 – Women’s Festival Event Partner
• March 2008 – Radio feature celebrating Girls Inc. of GSB 50th anniversary
• April 2008 -  Borders Celebrating Sisterhood More Letters From the Heart Panel Discussion & Book Signing
• April 2008 – Cruise Bargains Honors Girls Inc. of Greater Santa Barbara
• April 2008 – Girls Rights Week
• April 2008 – Girls Inc. flags fly on State Street in Celebration of 50 years of inspiring girls
• April 2008 – Open House Event
• May 2008 – One Hundred Committee Luncheon – Celebrating Girls Inc. of GSB Golden Anniversary
• May 2008 – Take Our Daughters to Work Day
• May 2008 – Divas With A Cause Music Celebration benefiting Girls Inc. of Greater Santa Barbara
• May 2008 – Antique Center Mall Honors Girls Inc. of Greater Santa Barbara
• May 2008 – Open House Event
• May 2008 – Girls Inc. Scholar and Program awards
• June 2008 – Invitational Golf Tournament
• June 2008 – Goleta Library Celebrating Sisterhood More Letters From the Heart Panel Discussion & Book Signing
• June 2008 – Open House Event
• July 2008 – Corporate Camp for Girls Inc. Girls in New York City
• July 2008 – Open House Event
• August 2008 – Open House Event
• September 2008 – GirlFriends Club Annual Giving Campaign Celebrating 50 years of Inspiring Girls Inc of Greater SB
• September 2008 – Open House Event
• October 2008 – 2nd Annual GirlFriends Project: Celebrating Doll Artistry
• November 2008 – Open House Event
• November 2008 – Annual Thanksgiving Dinner for Santa Barbara Girls and Families
• November 2008 – Annual Thanksgiving Dinner for Goleta Valley Girls and Families
• December 2008 – Open House Event
• December 2008 – Recognition event for Girls Inc. of GSB past and present supporters