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Girls in the Game commends the Art Institute of Chicago for
featuring “Girls on the Verge”– a thought-provoking photography exhibit by California artist,
Lauren Greenfield.
The exhibit is a powerful representation of the struggles and
challenges faced by girls across the country as they navigate the often
tumultuous period of adolescence.
Girls in the Game was honored to participate in the exhibit
which included a special tour by museum curator Liz Siegel on January 31, 2008.
Over 20 Girls in the Game youth leaders, ages 8-18, attended the event
representing thousands of girls involved in the comprehensive sports, health
and leadership programs at Girls in the Game. Staff, Board members, supporters, and families
of the girls attended the exhibit as well, providing a strong show of support
by adults who are invested in the health and well-being of Chicago’s girls. The
Art Institute of Chicago invited Girls in the Game to share information on the
vital programming offered through the organization. In support, the girls helped staff a booth passing
out organizational and volunteer information to museum guests.
Girls in the Game has been providing positive, life-changing
programming for girls since 1995. Our evidence-based programs reach over 2,000
girls across Chicago each year. While we are proud of our citywide reach, Girls
in the Game has waiting lists for all the programs offered. We need your help
to reach more girls than ever before. Share
your time, donate resources, or provide a monetary gift – investing in the next
generation of leaders. Your support will provide opportunities for girls to
find their strength, their voice and their dreams.
Special thanks to Chai Lee from the Public Affairs Department at
the Art Institute of Chicago, Lori Needleman
Studio
Manager for Lauren Greenfield and Lauren Greenfield for all their support.
Recognized as a leader in the field of girls’ health and
wellness programming, GIG is often asked to represent community-based
organizations in discussions surrounding health and youth wellness policy
initiatives. GIG is a member of the Mayor’s Fitness Council,
Stakeholders for School Health, the Campaign for Healthy Schools, the Gender
Equity Advisory, and the Illinois After School Alliance. Also, GIG is a
member of CLOCC (Consortium to Lower Obesity in Chicago’s Children), which
brings together organizations, agencies, and corporations committed to making
Chicago a healthier place for children, and contributes to CLOCC’s “Healthy
Communities” work group to provide community-based education. By representing the
voices of the girls and young women we work with in larger policy-related discussions,
GIG seeks to bridge the divide between larger policy-based and/or governmental
institutions, and the community.
Additionally,
GIG partners with a variety of community-based organizations, schools, diverse
communities of faith, parents and guardians, as well as the girls themselves to
provide the best quality of programming. Partners include the Chicago Public
Schools, the Community Schools Initiative, the Chicago Park District, Mayor
Daley’s KidStart YouthNets, After School Matters, the Department of Children and
Youth Services, the Boys and Girls Club of Chicago, Junior Achievement, the
Girls Scouts, and the GoGirlGo! Initiative, among others.
WORDS OF SUPPORT FROM OUR COMMUNITY PARTNERS
The relationship with GIG and the Chicago Park District has been exceptional as it benefits both organizations equally. They have a way of relating to the girls that is not only positive, but is a model that our staff can learn from. Our partnership has grown from one summer camp to adding over 15 programs. We look forward to building upon these successes.î
Matt Marino, Deputy Director of Health and Human Services, Chicago Park District
"By collaborating with Girls in the Game, we opened girls' eyes to the reality of women working in sports-related careers."
Brooke Wiseman, CEO of Girl Scouts of Chicago
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