Girls on the Run Napa Solano

$85 raised from 3 donations

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Children play a game outdoors, enjoying teamwork.

How We Impact the Community

Afterschool in the Fall and Spring, you will see 500 girls, ages 8 to 13, building their resilience in 25 schools throughout Napa County. In small groups, the participants learn emotional, social, and physical health strategies from two community volunteers using the updated curriculum from Girls on the Run International. We provide an inclusive and diverse space for girls to talk, share, and grow as their body changes through puberty. Over 8 weeks the participants meet 2X/week for 75 minutes. The girls experience a sense of achievement by finishing a non-competitive 5K and the power of service by completing a community project. The need for mental health awareness in youth is at unprecedented levels. In girls the mental health crisis is twice as high as males. A girl’s confidence drops by 30% between eight and fourteen. We provide financial assistance for 80% of our families. Our work impacts girls during this critical time and helps them be bold and bright leaders who have the confidence to achieve their limitless potential.

Testimonial

Me gusta el programa por que podemos ayudar a las niñas a ser empoderarlas.” I like the program because we can help girls be empowered.

Ruth Barrera, volunteer, first-time GOTR coach

What a $10 donation buys

A journal for 4 participants that provides them with the creative space to write and draw the life skills.

What a $50 donation buys

The research the proven, youth development curriculum booklet for two volunteer coaches who mentor in the Fall and Spring.

Other Ways to Help

Volunteer opportunities:

Volunteer coach for 15 participants over 8 weeks; 1 or 2 times per week for 75 minutes.
Office helper to help assemble curriculum materials, supplies, snacks, and rewards for over 50 school sites in the Fall and Spring.
Board member who is passionate about empowering girls and building an inclusive, diverse, and equitable community.
5K volunteers to keep the course safe and fun, serve food and drinks, and add some sparkle with happy hair or face painting.
5K Dream Hall volunteer who shares their unique life experience so participants can see themselves and that dreaming big is possible.

Wish List for Donated Items:

Supplies for fun lap counter bags – beads, pipe cleaners, stickers, and colored rubber bands) First aid kits
Healthy snacks (Z bars)
Index cards to write lesson responses
Magic markers – washable