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Girls Incorporated History

Girls Incorporated ( Girls Inc) has been rendering its services to support the 'rights of girls' officially for over 65 years and over 145 years considering its roots. The history of the Girls Inc dates back to New England, during 1864. It was during this time that the industrial revolution was drawing in a lot of migrant settlers (men, women and children) to the region in search of work in the newly setup factories and textile mills.

A small recreational association was formed in Waterbury, Connecticut that provided a home like atmosphere and programs for young working women and ladies. This was the first Girls Inc. affiliate. After this, many other affiliates providing the same kind of facilities sprouted in various American cities.

During the depression that followed the industrial revolution, the Girls Inc proved to be a boon to the young ladies, by providing a warm positive atmosphere where the girls could forget their woes. The association gained popularity with its plays and social activities.

In the mid-1930s, Dora Dodge (executive director, Worcester affiliate) released a magazine that brought to light the growing need to pay attention to the girls in the rapidly growing and densely populated cities of America. It was on May 18, 1945, in Springfield that nineteen representatives of organizations focusing on the difficulties of women met and formed the Girls Club of America.

This was the first official formation of the Girls Incorporated. The headquarters of the Girls Inc was the guestroom of founding President Rachel Harris Johnson of Worcester. The early programs focused on preparing young ladies to become home makers.

Over the years that Girls Inc developed programs that focused on the changing needs of the girls during various times. The objective though still remains the same as it was in the olden days - inspire and support the girls. Today, Girls Inc is renowned world-wide for its etiquettes and programs to support the girl child.

 


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