Alternatives For Girls has been named the Crain’s Detroit 2017 Best Managed Nonprofit!
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Our Mission
Our mission is to help homeless and high-risk girls and young women avoid violence, teen pregnancy and exploitation, and help them to explore and access the support, resources and opportunities necessary to be safe, to grow strong and to make positive choices in their lives.
Latest News
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… 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… 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…Goodbye for Now: Rise N’ Shine finale marks end of 6 weeks of fun, learning, and so much more
Sew Great Detroit Moves to Ponyride: With the help of a group of dedicated volunteers, SGD moves to their new home
Alternatives For Girls statement on impact of Charlottesville on our participants, and human services sector response
Upcoming Events
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Open House903 West Grand Blvd, Detroit MI 4820810:00 AM
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Open House903 West Grand Blvd, Detroit MI 4820805:30 PM
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30th Annual Holiday High Tea100 Townsend Street, Birmingham MI 4800903:00 PM
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Open House903 West Grand Blvd, Detroit MI 4820810:00 AM
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Open House903 West Grand Blvd, Detroit MI 4820805:30 PM