Mentoring young girls into confident young women!
G.O.O.D. for Girls, Inc. is recognized by the IRS as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Our mission is to work with girls ages 9 - 18 through asset/leadership development, mentoring, and fostering positive relationships to help prepare her for her destiny of success.
Mentoring in All it's Forms
Be Someome Who Matters to Someone Who Matters!
GfG organization join forces with amazing women to help build the character of our girls while developing strong assets that will equip them with the necessary confidence and knowledge to overcome any obstacles or challenges that they may confront. We do this by developing essential assets internally and externally to assist the girls in identifying their own self-worth and becoming their own advocates. We focus on each girl's strength and set a standard of excellence for her to be her absolute best at all times. Failure is not an option!
Future Mentees
We believe every girl has and deserves an optimistic destiny. Statistics show that youth who meet regularly with their mentors are 46% less likely than their peers to start using illegal drugs and 27% less likely to start drinking. (Public/Private Ventures study of Big Brothers Big Sisters).
Minimum Requirements
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Must be a girl ages 9 - 17
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Reside in Westchester County and surrounding areas
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Able to obtain parental/guardian permission and ongoing support for participation
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Agree to at least one year progam commitment
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Agree to attend activities and events as required
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Agree to do her best in completing extension activities
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​Note: Girls are placed in age appropriate, program specific activities/events upon completion of the application process.
Executive Board, Advisory Board, Program Committee and Facilitators Needed!
Everyone has a talent to share and giving back is a responsibility we must accept if we are to be part of the village that encourages our youth to be and do their best. I’m sure you can remember some one that made a positive difference in your life. How wonderful it would be if we could all share some of our time to make a wonderful life altering impact in the lives of our youth. Ask yourself, “How can I help?” Complete and submit the application below and together we will find the best fit where you can do amazing things for our girls and help them reach their destinies of success! Together, we will be 'mentoring young girls into confident young women!'
Did you know?
Being a consistent presence in a young person's life, mentors can offer advice, share life experiences and help a young person navigate challenges.
The National Mentoring Partnership