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This summer, Alternatives For Girls (AFG) has hired 20 young women to work as Rise N’ Shine Youth Leaders as well as Peer Educators through Grow Detroit’s Young Talent (GDYT) program! GDYT is a city-wide summer job and training program that employs young adults between the ages of 14 and 24 for six weeks each… This month, high school seniors everywhere were counting the days until their graduation day. Graduating from high school is an important milestone for every young adult, but for some, the path to graduating is filled with obstacles, like homelessness or violence in their communities. Despite these challenges, with your support the young women at AFG… Photo taken by: Julianne Lindsey This month, the girls in AFG’s After-School Program completed a new mural inside of AFG’s building with the help of local artists, Julianne Lindsey and Elton Monroy Duran. The mural was made possible by the Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs, Corpus Art Inc., Culture Source, and the NEA. Over… It’s a Tuesday evening and the girls in the after-school program are playing in AFG’s “backyard”. From yards away, squeals and laughter can be heard as the girls play tag and climb on the playscape. After some time playing outside, the girls have dinner, receive homework help, and begin their nightly workshops. On this particular… On March 28, Alternatives For Girls held the annual Role Model Dinner at Cobo Center. The event raised over $285,000 to support our critical work! The evening was full of fun, inspiration, and hope. After an hour of mingling and a silent auction, the program kicked off with a live auction. Rhonda Walker, Local 4…AFG Hires 20 Young Women Through Grow Detroit’s Young Talent Program
The High School Graduate with a 10-Year Plan
The Soul of Alternatives For Girls: Thanks to a grant and the help of local artists, the after-school program creates new mural to reflect the soul of AFG
A Whole World of Opportunities: The after-school program helps girls be safe, healthy and make positive choices
Rise Up, City Rose: Alternatives For Girls celebrates the resilience of women at the annual Role Model Dinner
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Positive Choices, Powerful Lives Event1680 Michigan Ave., Detroit MI 48216313-361-4000 x 27305:00 PM
For media or events inquiries, please contact Anna Weaver at (313)361-4000 ext. 230 or aweaver@alternativesforgirls.org.