Future Goals
1. Rebuild & Reimagine Our Campus for Innovation
Girls Inc. of Worcester is investing in capital improvements that foster innovation, including a state-of-the-art Teaching Kitchen and redesigned classrooms to support hands-on STEM, arts, and wellness programming. These spaces will serve as incubators for creativity, confidence, and career readiness at the earliest ages starting at 5 years old.
2. Expand Career Exploration Through Internships & Apprenticeships
We aim to ensure every teen participant has access to high-quality, real-world work experiences through expanded internships, apprenticeships, and partnerships with local businesses, colleges, and industry leaders.
3. Extend Our Impact Through College-Age Programming
We are growing beyond high school to support girls through college and early career stages—offering mentorship, networking, and workforce development that sustains long-term success.
4. Integrate Wellness & Behavioral Health Across All Programs
From kindergarten to college-age, we’re embedding trauma-informed care, social-emotional learning, and wellness supports across all programs—ensuring each girl has the tools to thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.
5. Create an Equitable Pipeline for Future Leaders
Our vision is to close opportunity gaps by building a pipeline of bold, prepared, and empowered young women ready to lead. Through capital investments and community partnerships, we’re ensuring every girl has access to spaces and experiences that build her future.
6. Strengthen Our Model While Keeping Programs Affordable
We are actively diversifying our nonprofit revenue streams to ensure long-term sustainability while continuing to provide low-cost, high-impact programs that are accessible to families of all income levels—because every girl deserves the opportunity to succeed, regardless of her circumstances.
Fundraising Opportunities
Celebrate 110 Years of Girls Inc. of Worcester
FY26 Giving & Sponsorship Opportunities
Girls Inc. of Worcester is proudly celebrating 110 years of empowering girls to be strong, smart, and bold. Join us throughout FY26 as we honor our history and invest in the future with five inspiring events:
• 110th Reunion (Sept. 13, 2025): A homecoming for alumnae, former staff, and volunteers. Sponsorships welcome.
• 2nd Annual Galentine’s Celebration (Feb. 2026): A night for “gals and pals” with fun, raffles, and giving. Sponsorships available, tickets, raffle prizes.
• 110th Girls Celebration Birthday Bash (Apr. 2026): Our biggest fundraiser of the year! Sponsorships, tickets sales and raffle prizes
• Eureka! College & Career Shower (May 2026): Celebrating STEM grads with laptops, dorm supplies, and gift cards.
• Sponsor a graduate or cohort today!
Support these moments of joy and achievement. Your partnership ensures another century of empowering girls.
For more information, please contact Connie Hundt at chundt@girlsincworcester.org or 508-755-6455 x102.
Giving Opportunities
Girls Inc. of Worcester conducts three major annual appeals directed to individuals and local businesses: Fall (October), End-of-Year (November), and Spring (March/April). These appeals are mailed, and online donations are gratefully accepted year-round through our website.
Donors may also give through payroll deduction via their company’s charitable campaign. Many employers offer matching gifts for employee donations and volunteer hours—just ask your HR department. We also gratefully accept gifts through Donor Advised Funds and gifts of securities.
To explore these giving options, please contact Connie Hundt at chundt@girlsincworcester.org or 508-755-6455 ext. 102.
We do accept in-kind donations, but due to limited storage capacity, we kindly ask that donors contact us in advance. Examples of needed items include school supplies in the fall, camp supplies in the summer and new laptops, dorm essentials, or gift cards for our May College & Career Shower supporting Eureka! graduates.
Support from individuals, businesses, and the community helps us inspire girls to be strong, smart, and bold—and your gift makes a lasting impact.
Volunteer Opportunities
Use your professional skills to inspire and empower girls in our community. Explore these impactful ways to get involved:
1. Host an Intern
Provide a high school or college-aged girl with a 4–8 week internship for hands-on experience and career exploration;
2. Join the Event Planning Committee
Help plan Girls Inc. fundraising and community events using your creativity, logistics skills, or network;
3. Run a Professional Workshop
Lead a 90-minute evening workshop in your field—marketing, STEM, public speaking, design thinking, and more;
4. Mentor a College Student
Support a Girls Inc. alumna in college with monthly check-ins, career guidance, and encouragement;
5. Sponsor a “Day in the Life” Visit
Host a small group of girls at your workplace for a behind-the-scenes tour, Q&A, and career insights;
6. Organize an In-Kind Drive
Lead a collection of high-need items like school supplies, hygiene kits, or seasonal clothing through your workplace or network
Your time and talent can make a lasting difference!
To learn more and get involved, visit our volunteer page at www.girlsincworcester.org/volunteer or email us at
volunteer@girlsincworcester.org.
Leadership
Tiffany Lillie, Chief Executive Officer & Executive Director
Pamela Daly, Consigli Construction, Board President
Cindy Etherington, Retired, Dell Technologies, Vice President
Vera Bondarenko, Dell Technologies, Treasurer
Board Members
Andrea Barrera, Adult Protective Services
Molly Brown, ClearPath Financial Partners
Shantel Collins, Board Member, Parent
Cilsy Harris, Retired, Hanover Insurance Group
Agnes Nkansah, Forrester Research Inc.
Matt Paradise, Matt Paradise Consulting
Kris Prosser, Worcester Business Journal
Laura Purutyan, McAuliffe Center for Integrated Science Learning
Jessica Sanon, Systemic Flow
Jody Staruk, Consigli Construction
Ricardo Torres, Fitchburg State University, Gateways Academy & Mount Wachusett Community College
