About Us
Girlz Rock (GR), is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization was established in March 2011, GR is dedicated to empowering at risk girls and their mothers ages 10-18, through providing effective programming activities and events that cover societal issues which are adversely effecting girls living in low to moderate income communities.
The areas of services provided by Girlz Rock are vast and all in composing and cover an array of subject matters. Girlz Rock has experienced great successes to date with minimal resources because of its large community network of local nonprofits. This network of agency relationships has afforded Girlz Rock the opportunity to reach more girls through community collaborative programing.
The pressing areas of needs for the communities that Girlz Rock serves are: Academic Development, Health and Wellness, Financial Literacy, and Mental Health.
Denita Washington, the visionary for Girlz Rock, started a Girlz rock group in 2010 within the East Allen County school district. Her desire to expand beyond one school led her to partner with the Executive Director of the Renaissance pointe YMCA, Tabitha Ervin, March 17, 2012. That was the birth of Girlz Rock with in the community.
Over 150 middle and high school female students participated in fellowship, food, a fashion show and workshops on enhancing their personal best.
The goal was to empower girls to believe that they can achieve no matter what obstacles in life they face!
For ten years, we have been mentoring adolescent girls to reach their full potential. We help them to positively grow within their community.
Our Vision
"To empower young ladies from the inside out and, To support positive growth and change in our community.
Our Mission
To create and sustain programs that focus on building spirituality, supporting education and creating self-empowerment opportunities for young ladies.