Girls in Motion-Minnesota

PRLog (Press Release) - Mar 05, 2009 -
Girls in Motion-Minnesota announced the launching of their new website found at http://gimmn09.ning.com.

Girls in Motion-Minnesota Girls in Motion Minnesota, Inc. is a youth organization designed to promote excellence in education, leadership, civic service and the arts.

Girls in Motion Minnesota, Inc., is a non-profit youth organization founded October 1, 2006 and lead by two high school students from Minnesota: Jazzmin Brooks and Dafina Bobo. It is important for young girls to dream that the world can be a better place. Therefore, it is more important to teach them how to gain the skills needed to participate in that change. Ultimately, Girls in Motion Minnesota, Inc. prepares girls for excellence in academic, career and their community. One of our motto's at Girls in Motion Minnesota, Inc. is, "Girls can make the world a better place one girl at a time." We believe that when you help one girl in our organization you help us all.

Our Vision: To develop a forum where all girls can come together: to discuss career and college preparation, promote literacy, foster a positive self-image, and develop leadership and civic skills. We will ultimately take these skills learned from 'Girls in Motion Minnesota, Inc.' activities and put them into action in our communities. With your help, we can make sure that 'Girls in Motion Minnesota, Inc. continues to em-power girls to lead dynamic and purpose driven lives.

Our Mission: To promote excellence in education, leadership, civic service and the arts through a variety of educational and career opportunities. Provide a forum where all girls can come together to discuss career and college preparation, promote literacy and a positive self-image, develop leadership and civic skills.

Our core values: Our based on the seven Kwanzaa Principles: Umoja (Unity); Kujichagulia (Self-Determination); Ujima (Collective Work and Responsibility); Ujamaa (Cooperative Economics); Nia (Purpose); Kuumba (Creativity); Imani (Faith)

Our program targets girls in the Minneapolis/St. Paul communities in grades eight through twelve. We meet quarterly around the metropolitan Twin Cities at sponsored locations and we volunteer at local charities and community organizations quarterly. It is our hope that girls who join or participate in our workshops, social network site learn how to support each other and personal endeavors. Girls will create service learning projects and promote literacy among their peers. By using this innovative platform, it will promote healthier relationships between girls, families and communities. The result is increased self-esteem, better choices and actively planning for a future of success.

We thank you all for taking the time to come and fellowship, discuss and nourish your souls at our Blog site!

It is the hope of Girls in Motion Minnesota, Inc., that you enjoy and participate with us.