With your gift, you are helping a girl unleash her limitless potential. You are giving her a place where she feels accepted and understood, a place where she can connect with her peers, gain confidence and discover her true power and potential. A place where she belongs.
Girls on the Run reaches girls at a critical stage, strengthening their confidence at a time when society begins to tell them they can’t. Underscoring the important connection between physical and emotional health, our program addresses the whole girl when she needs it the most.
A recent independent study reports:
97% of girls said they learn critical life skills including resolving conflict, helping others or making intentional decisions;
85% of girls improved in confidence, caring, competence, character development or connection to others; and
40% increase in physical activity level among girls who were least active at the start of the season
Girls on the Run of Greater Kalamazoo is qualified as a charitable organization under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code EID: 81-5207676. Contributions to Girls on the Run of Greater Kalamazoo are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law.
Many local companies do offer a matching gifts program. Below is a list of several that we are aware of. Please check with a human resources representative at your company to learn more about how to maximize the impact of your donation through a matching gift.