Our Mission
Girls on the Run is a proven, transformational physical activity-based positive youth development program for girls in 3rd-8th grades. Across Athens, Atlanta and North Georgia, we teach social-emotional skills through a research-based curriculum that incorporates dynamic interactive lessons and running games. Our girls grow in confidence and learn how to express themselves, manage emotions, resolve conflict, create balance in their lives, choose and maintain healthy relationships, set goals, and stand up for themselves and others. They also work as a team to create and execute a community impact project. The program culminates with the girls being physically and emotionally prepared to complete a celebratory 5k running event together.
How Your Donations Help
- $400 pays for one scholarship so that a girl from a low-income family might participate in the program. Based on longitudinal study data, this 1 girl will come away from the program with increased confidence, increased physical activity levels, and increases in skills to better manage her emotions, resolve conflict, and make intentional decisions - among other outcomes.
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