Nike Employees Donate Time and Shoes
Success Stories
On Thursday, May 20, employees from the Nike Factory Store in the Chatam neighborhood of Chicago will visit Girls in the Game programming to give out Nike gym shoes to participants.
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Girls in the Game Heads to D.C. to Share Best Practices
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Last week, Girls in the Game presented workshops on programming best practices at the Urban Soccer Symposium and the National After School Alliance Convention. View the workshop presentations here!
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Eileen Fisher Continues to Support Girls in the Game
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Girls in the Game and Eileen Fisher share a common goal - to enhance the well-being of girls and women. Read how we've been working together.
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Girls in the Game Parent Encourages Funding for Girls' Programs
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While it's our job as parents to guide our children to adulthood and instill good habits and values, it's not an easy task and we are always on the lookout for tools to assist us. The single most helpful tool for us has been Girls in the Game.
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A Parent Shares Her Story of How Girls in the Game Changed Her Daughters Life
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My daughter began when she was 8 years old as a summer camper with Girls in the Game. This week at 17-1/2 she is interviewing for a Senior Summer Camp Counselor.
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State of the Game 2010
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You hear a lot of bad stories in the news these days, and it can be tempting to feel disheartened about the state of our country. But Girls in the Game recently received some good news from our partners at Loyola University that we are proud to share.
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What Makes a Good Leader?
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Girl Talk
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Read the winter edition of the girls' newsletter from our After School program at Union Park.
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United Through Dance
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Try to imagine 28 young women from seven different schools coming together for the first time. You might picture some awkward silence and shyness, right?
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Girls and the Game and Moving Comfort - A Perfect Fit
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Last year Girls in the Game found a partner that was a perfect fit.
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Meet Coach Rebecca
Success Stories
Learn why coaching makes Coach Rebecca smile.
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Volunteer With Holiday Cheer!
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Ever wonder what you should do with those old holiday sweaters tucked in the back of your closet? Read what one of our coaches and volunteers is doing with hers all week!
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Bianca Learns to Believe in Herself
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Girls in the Game staff member Earns ATHENA Young Professional Award
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Jenn Gibbons, Girls in the Game’s Special Event Coordinator, has been honored with the ATHENA Young Professional Award. Read how her leadership inspires women all over Chicago.
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Girl Talk Fall Newsletter
Success Stories
Read stories written by the girls in our After School Elementary program at Union Park. You'll learn about the healthy family dinner they hosted, reflections on their summer, the soccer skills they've been learning and more!
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Runners Achieve Personal Goals and Raise Awareness
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Congratulations to the 2009 Bank of America Chicago Marathoners! This year, 34 runners ran the marathon on behalf of Girls in the Game raising more than $38,000 and awareness of our mission and programs. View pictures here!
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From Participant to Coach
Success Stories
Allison has grown up with Girls in the Game. From participant to coach, she has become a leader and role model for other girls.
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Be Inspired
Success Stories
On October 11, Sarah Shields is going to run the Bank of America Chicago marathon. Her inspiration comes from one of her students, Monique.
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White Sox Fans Raise $1400 for Girls in the Game
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Sox fans became Girls in the Game supporters last week when they purchased tickets through the organization to cheer on the Sox vs. the Twins. Look for another opportunity to join us this fall!
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Five Girls in the Game Leaders Nominated for Coach of the Year
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This week, congress passed a resolution declaring September 13-18, 2009 National Coach Appreciation Week. Coaches are often the unsung heroes in the lives of youth, but Girls in the Game knows the impact caring adults have on the lives of youth.
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Loyola University Student Recognized for Girls in the Game Internship
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Starting on page six of Loyola's Annual Report, JT Edwards shares the challenges and rewards of her year-long internship with Girls in the Game.
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Connecting with Youth: One Volunteer's Story of Teaching and Learning
Success Stories
Read how Allison impacted the lives of our girls and how they changed her life too.
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Catherine's No Quitter!
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Catherine, age 14, has completed a youth triathlon the past two years, but she wasn’t sure she was going to do it this year. The running was hard. And all those practices seemed daunting.
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Sisters find the confidence to start a team and save a life!
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Read a letter from two of our participants (sisters) who share how Girls in the Game has changed their lives and helped save the life of their niece.
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Meet Rachel
Success Stories
Rachel did not have an easy childhood. When she first came to our summer camp in 2005 she and her sisters were living in a homeless shelter with their mom, who was undergoing chemotherapy.
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Rising Star Heads to Duke
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Monique, one of our youth leaders, is using determination, hard work and commitment to ensure a bright future for herself. Read the exclusive interview with the Girls in the Game Rising Star.
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Yes You Can. We Can Do it Together.
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A Girls in the Game Success Story: Nineteen year-old Tesheima recalls the first time she found out about Girls in the Game. 'The coaches came into our lunchroom, handed out granola bars and started making a lot of noise,' she recalls.
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