Each month, Alternatives For Girls’ Volunteer Department, highlights one volunteer who AFG staff recognize as being dedicated, passionate, and going above and beyond. This month we spotlight Marie Lowry, a volunteer in AFG’s Prevention Program! Marie has been a longtime supporter of Alternatives For Girls and spent the past year volunteering as a tutor for the after-school…
31May
A Graduation Story: One of AFG’s high school graduates shares her struggles and triumphs
This spring, high school seniors everywhere will be 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, young women in AFG’s programs get the…
23May
Alternatives For Girls accepting applications for AmeriCorps VISTA position
Alternatives For Girls is currently accepting applications for an AmeriCorps VISTA position. The person in this role will support workforce readiness and vocational program coordination, host fairs and establish community partnerships. Interested in applying? Please see the details on this form or contact Melody Moore at 313-361-4000 or mmoore@nullalternativesforgirls.org for more information. Deadline to apply is…
01May
Earth Day Service Project: Girls and young women partner with volunteers to give back to the community and take care of the environment
Alternatives For Girls participated in Global Youth Service Day (GYSD) on Saturday, April 22nd. GYSD is an annual campaign that mobilizes millions of youth to improve their communities each year through service. Celebrated in over 100 countries, GYSD is the largest service event in the world! In an effort to spread the word about this…
30Mar
Best Expression of Ourselves: Alternatives For Girls celebrates its 30th anniversary at annual Role Model Dinner
On March 23, Alternatives For Girls held the annual Role Model Dinner at Cobo Center. The event raised over $300,000 to support our critical work! The evening was full of fun, inspiration, and hope, as AFG celebrated its 30th anniversary of serving girls and young women! After an hour of mingling and a silent auction,…
28Feb
February Volunteer Spotlight: Dale Henderson
Each month, Alternatives For Girls’ Volunteer Department, highlights one volunteer who AFG staff recognize as being a dedicated and passionate volunteer. This month we spotlight Dale Henderson, a mentor in AFG’s Prevention Program! Dale has been involved with AFG for over a year. She first joined as a volunteer for the after-school program, then the Rise N’…
27Feb
Meet the Role Model: Carol Goss is receiving the Community Award at the 2017 Role Model Dinner
Meet Carol Goss, our second 2017 Role Model. Ms. Goss is the former President and CEO of The Skillman Foundation and will be receiving the Community Award, in honor of her lifetime commitment to helping those in her community, at this year’s Role Model Dinner. Here are some clips from her recent conversation with AFG. Alternatives For Girls: Clearly, you have…
27Feb
Meet the Role Model: Dr. Rosemary Sarri is receiving the Champion Award at the 2017 Role Model Dinner
Meet Dr. Rosemary Sarri, our third 2017 Role Model. Dr. Sarri is Professor Emerita of Social Work at the University of Michigan and will be receiving the Champion Award, in honor of her steadfast support of AFG’s mission, at this year’s Role Model Dinner. Here are some clips from her recent conversation with AFG. Alternatives For Girls: You’ve been…
02Feb
Alternatives For Girls CEO, Amy Good, Receives the Distinguished Leadership Award from the Michigan Business & Professional Association
On February 2nd, Alternatives For Girls CEO, Amy Good, was honored with the Distinguished Leadership Award at the 2017 Women Thrive Conference held by the Michigan Business & Professional Association. Amy was honored for her leadership in the workplace and in the community. Congratulations Amy!
20Dec
Project Giving Tree Spreads Joy: AFG’s annual giving program helps provide holiday gifts for hundreds of girls and young women
December has been filled with joy and celebration, thanks to our holiday giving program Project Giving Tree (PGT). Each year, the girls and young women at Alternatives For Girls create a wish list that includes items they are in need of that year. The wish lists include items such as clothing, winter boots, coats, scarves,…