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Girls on the Run is a non-profit after-school program for girls in 3rd – 8th grade that focuses on strengthening and building health for our participants. Our program centers on:
- Emotional health: Building confidence by setting and achieving goals; creating and maintaining positive relationships; working as a team.
- Mental health: Understanding and managing emotions; making decisions; coping with stress.
- Physical health: Benefits of movement; nutrition basics; connection between physical and emotional health.
In 2022:
673 girls took part in our empowering program during our first two season year in almost a decade
316 of our participants received financial aid in order to participate in our program
182 volunteer coaches gave their time, energy and heart to their teams
681 Running Buddies and community runners took part in our two 5K events
310 volunteers helped make our spring and fall 5Ks the most joyous 5Ks in our region
$17,000 was raised by our incredible community on the Big Day of Giving
Over 200 pairs of shoes were provided to our scholarship girls
40 Community Impact Projects were completed - making our communities cleaner, kinder and more compassionate
