Our
Mission
To empower
girls, ages 8 to 18, to have productive futures through holistic,
gender-specific programs, education and experiences.
Our
Vision
Our vision
is one of girls becoming self-sufficient adults, equipped with the
capacity to continuously evolve emotionally, physically, and
spiritually; building strong family units; developing a strong
support system; and contributing to community life.
Our
Values
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Our girls'
and their families' inherent strengths are recognized, honored, and
nurtured by Gwen's Girls to: facilitate the development of each
girl - physically, emotionally and spiritually; create strong family
units and community bonds; and ultimately, build stable and
productive lives. |
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The needs of
our girls and families dictate Gwen's Girls service development. We
acknowledge a society that is fraught with social barriers of race,
class and gender. We celebrate the uniqueness of the female spirit,
while advocating for positive changes for girls, families and
communities. |
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We embrace
diversity of culture, perspective, and experience and realize that
differences define the richness and vitality of life. |
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Educational
opportunities and enrichment experiences will lead to economic self
sufficiency, quality of life and general well-being. |
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We use our
financial and staff resources wisely, seek feedback from our
stakeholders, and measure our results in holding Gwen's Girls
accountable for the effectiveness and stewardship of our
mission. |
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Gwen's Girls
is one entity in a large system promoting the greater good. We form
collaborations and partnerships with individuals, communities,
institutions and social service providers on behalf of those we
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Gwen's Girls is committed to quality service delivery and best practices. To that end, Gwen's Girls has begun the accreditation process through Council on Accreditation (COA). The cornerstone of accreditation is performance quality improvement, which we are referring to as "DESTINY."
Our EITC Supporters
Several companies supported Gwen's Girls in 2007-2008 with the Pennsylvania Educational Improvement Tax Credits (EITC) program. More>>
