GLAD: Girls Leadership and Development

Description

GLAD is a program of the Boys and Girls Aid Society for young women ages 12-18 from Lane and Binnsmead Middle Schools and Marshall High School. GLAD consists of weekly meetings, community service projects, recreational and educational field trips, and an 8-week summer program. WHAT DO THE GILRS SAY? "Because of GLAD, I am proud to be who I am, I am proud to be a woman." (Sybil, 13) "I learned that a lot of girls have gone through the same thing I have, and they are willing to talk about it. We learn about sexual harrasment and drugs, and how to take care of oureselves." (Sara, 12) "I have people in GLAD I can trust" (Yessica, 13)