Celia Thomas, Chief Operating Officer of Alternatives For Girls, has been selected to participate in the Detroit Regional Chamber’s Leadership Detroit program, a 10-month transformational leadership program designed to challenge emerging and existing community leaders from Southeast Michigan to bring about positive change. Alternatives For Girls received a grant from the Knight Foundation Fund of the…
26Sep
Learning How to Ride: Girls in the Prevention Program end their summer at Detroit Horse Power
In August, girls from AFG’s Prevention Program attended the Detroit Horse Power summer camp for the third summer in a row. During the week-long horseback riding camp, the girls learned how to take care of the horses and how to ride safely. They also got the chance to practice riding each day. “I learned trotting,…
26Sep
A Bumpy Path: One young woman reflects on her struggles, and dreams of a brighter future
On September 14th, Dale, an AFG Shelter resident, gave this speech at the Positive Choices, Powerful Lives event. I’ve always loved the idea of not being what people expected me to be. I’ve always strived to do the best I can in my own different and artistic way. My life has always been sunny and…
31Aug
Goodbye for Now: Rise N’ Shine finale marks end of 6 weeks of fun, learning, and so much more
On August 18th, 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…
31Aug
Sew Great Detroit Moves to Ponyride: With the help of a group of dedicated volunteers, SGD moves to their new home
In July, Sew Great Detroit (SGD) moved from the crowded and cramped craft room at AFG that they had called home for nearly 3 years, to Ponyride. Bursting with inspiration and creativity, Ponyride is a nonprofit in Corktown that rents space to budding artists, makers, and entrepreneurs. Its mission is “to be a catalyst for…
17Aug
Alternatives For Girls statement on impact of Charlottesville on our participants, and human services sector response
We at Alternatives For Girls are, of course, horrified by the events in Charlottesville. We reject and condemn white supremacy and all forms of bigotry and racial injustice. We believe that the human services sector has an important role to play in eliminating inequality and promoting democracy. Today, we renew our long-term commitment to help…
14Aug
Alternatives For Girls Searches for Investment Advisor Services
Alternatives For Girls is accepting proposals from Investment firms to provide investment advisor services for a portfolio of charitable funds benefiting Alternatives For Girls. We invite your firm to submit a proposal to us by August 24, for consideration. For a full description, please see the RFP.
01Aug
Rise N’ Shine’s Mad Scientists: Madonna University students teach campers about science, and that anything is possible
On July 11th, Alternatives For Girls’ Rise N’ Shine summer camp began! The free, six-week summer camp gives girls living in southwest Detroit a safe space to learn new things, improve their reading skills, make friends, and have fun. For three days each week, the campers spend the day participating in fun, educational workshops, and…
01Aug
Eat Your Vegetables: AFG partners with Eat No Evil to teach girls culinary skills and the benefits to plant based eating
This month, two young women from AFG’s Shelter worked alongside plant-based health food company Eat No Evil to learn culinary skills and the benefits of eating a plant-based diet. Eat No Evil makes and sells vegan nutrition bars at local health and wellness centers and hospitals. “Eat No Evil bars are good for your body…
07Jul
July Volunteer Spotlight: Angela Wisniewski
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 Angela Wisniewski, a volunteer who helps out in countless ways! Angela has been volunteering at Alternatives For Girls for about six months and has made a big impact…