News
On September 25th, Jackie, an AFG Shelter resident, gave this speech at the Positive Choices, Powerful Lives event. Before I came to Alternatives For Girls, me and my daughter were staying with my mom. We weren’t seeing eye to eye, so I decided to leave to avoid further conflict. For a few months, we were… On August 17th, Alternatives For Girls held its first ever prom! The event was held for the girls and women in AFG’s programs who were not able to attend their own prom. On the day of the event, staff and volunteers transformed AFG’s community room into a beautiful ballroom. Thanks to many generous individuals, businesses,… On August 16th, AFG’s Rise N’ Shine summer camp came to an end. Rise N’ Shine is a free six-week summer camp that gives girls living in southwest Detroit a safe space to learn new things, improve their reading skills, and make friends. For three days each week, the campers spend the day participating in… 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…Forever Grateful: One young woman reflects on her struggles, and dreams for a brighter future
Alternatives For Girls’ Prom
Rise N’ Shine Finale
AFG Hires 20 Young Women Through Grow Detroit’s Young Talent Program
The High School Graduate with a 10-Year Plan
Events
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Open House903 West Grand Blvd, Detroit MI 48208313-361-4000 x 24810:00 AM
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Open House903 West Grand Blvd, Detroit MI 48208313-361-4000 x 24805:30 PM
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30th Annual Holiday High Tea100 Townsend Street, Birmingham MI 48009313-361-4000 x 27303:00 PM
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Open House903 West Grand Blvd, Detroit MI 48208313-361-4000 x 24810:00 AM
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Open House903 West Grand Blvd, Detroit MI 48208313-361-4000 x 24805:30 PM
For media or events inquiries, please contact Anna Weaver at (313)361-4000 ext. 230 or aweaver@alternativesforgirls.org.