We are so excited to honor and celebrate our July Volunteer of the Month: Mili Patel. Mili began volunteering with Girls Empowerment Network in 2019 and has been a phenomenal champion and supporter of our work since then! Mili consistently engages in our Volunteer Nights and Power Chats, and was a huge source of support during COVID when we launched Spark Kits.
Read MoreWe are so excited to honor and celebrate our June Volunteer of the Month: Amy Patel. Amy is such an incredible advocate for Girls Empowerment Network and we are really fortunate to have her on our board of directors. Even as a new volunteer, Amy was eager and ready to contribute whether it was through fundraising, relationship building with community supporters, or helping build new connections.
Read MoreGirls Empowerment Network volunteer Dr. Saya Obayan describes her experience with Power Chats, which gives girls relatable role models to talk with about life after high school and careers to pursue.
Read MoreMelanie is a long-time volunteer, advocate, and supporter of Girls Empowerment Network and we are thrilled to honor all the work she does for Girls Empowerment Network. From making more than 200 Spark Kits to being a Girl Connect program volunteer, she goes above and beyond in ensuring girls believe in their ability to be unstoppable. We are so appreciative of Melanie’s hard work and dedication to our mission! Learn more about our volunteer opportunities.
Read MoreThis month, we’re thrilled to highlight our talented volunteer, Carolina Baruzzi. Carolina has been volunteering with Girls Empowerment Network sharing her talent, time, and skills in graphic design with our Marketing Department. Carolina came to Girls Empowerment Network earlier this year and in a short period of time has helped the team create a beautiful designs including our latest and exclusive “Don’t Mess With Texas Girls” t-shirt design for our Bonfire Shop in celebration of Giving Tuesday.
Read MoreGirls Empowerment Network Board President, Dr. Eboni Calbow, recently interviewed donor and volunteer, Saya Obayan, MD, MPH, FAAD, to learn more about her story and why she invests her time and treasure to empower girls.
Read MoreWe are so excited to announce and celebrate our five Volunteer of the Year award winners at Girls Empowerment Network. This year, we chose to honor volunteers from five unique categories: Volunteer of the Year, Philanthropist of the Year, Board Member of the Year, Outstanding New Volunteer, and Emerging Leader of the Year. Please join us in celebrating these five, dynamic female leaders who embody our core values at Girls Empowerment Network and have been awarded, Volunteer of the Year!
Read MoreGirls Empowerment Network Junior League of Austin Volunteer, Kat Hyde, reflects on ten things she would tell her younger self. From being kind to understanding the value of self-efficacy and self-worth, Kat shares her experiences on our blog.
Read MoreWe are so excited to honor and celebrate our March Volunteer of the Month: Dr. Eboni Calbow. Dr. Calbow is a long-time advocate and supporter of Girls Empowerment Network and is the current Girls Empowerment Network's Board of Directors Chair! We were first happily introduced to Dr. Calbow when she worked as a graduate intern in 2007. Since then, she has fundraised for GIRLS, supported our strategic growth and planning, and is an all around outstanding relatable role model.
Read MoreMichelle is a long-time volunteer, advocate, and supporter of Girls Empowerment Network and we were thrilled that she stepped up and volunteered to be a Spark Kit delivery driver in 2020! Since then, she’s delivered countless Spark Kits and brought so much joy to girls in Houston. Michelle always shows up in style by dressing up in spunky outfits and decorating her car with bright colors (and even a tutu!).
Read MoreGirls Empowerment Network is excited to recognize our Junior League of Austin members for the 2021-22 Community Partnership year! The Junior League of Austin is an organization of women committed to promoting voluntarism, developing the potential of women, and improving the community through the effective action and leadership of trained volunteers.
Read MoreNeriah is a longtime Girl Connect co-facilitator who began volunteering with GIRLS in 2017! Neriah has been phenomenal at supporting Girls Empowerment Network and has been instrumental in ensuring girls are engaged in every Girl Connect group! Girls Empowerment Network wants to give a HUGE shoutout to Neriah for everything she’s done to bring the magic to our programs!
Read MoreGrace is a long-time volunteer, advocate, and supporter of Girls Empowerment Network and we were thrilled when she signed up to co-facilitate another Girl Connect group this fall semester! Learn more about our volunteer opportunities.
Read MoreFelicia is a long-time volunteer, advocate, and supporter of Girls Empowerment Network and we were thrilled when she stepped up to be a part of our CAMP 2021 Power Chats.
Read MoreWe are so excited to honor and celebrate our two committee co-chairs for the Girls Unstoppable committee: Shellie Hayes-McMahon and Aimee Cunningham. Both are long-time volunteers, advocates, and supporters of Girls Empowerment Network and we were thrilled when they stepped up to lead the efforts to recognize our 25th anniversary.
Read MoreTo celebrate National Volunteer Week, Girls Empowerment Network wants to highlight the amazing virtual volunteer opportunities that our volunteers have participated in throughout the time of the virtual world. Our volunteers have helped ignite the power in girls all over Texas and the country during this difficult time. We cannot be more grateful to all the wonderful people who have participated in our volunteer programs and changed the lives of so many girls!
Read MoreThymai is an exceptional volunteer whose warmth and commitment to supporting others is immediately evident! She enthusiastically offers support and is always ready to help in any way she can.
Read MoreKacie Bizot is our outstanding Junior League of Austin Project Chair and has been volunteering weekly with our virtual Girl Connect groups.
Read MoreShe was a former Girl Connect volunteer who moved from Austin to Rhode Island. Though she is hundreds of miles away, Alexandra now volunteers virtually as a Girl Connect co-facilitator. She has been providing support this summer and fall semester, and we hope she can continue on in the Spring!
Read MoreKele is one of our weekly virtual Girl Connect volunteers and co-facilitators! Her commitment to igniting the power in girls is exceptional!
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