Girl Talk offers a variety of programs to support its mission and contribute to the lives of young girls.
PLEASE NOTE: ALL PROGRAM FEES ARE NON-REFUNDABLE
Tailoring Teens for Success Spring 2012
January 7 - March 17, 2012 (Saturdays, 10:00 am to 1:00 pm)
University of North Carolina at Charlotte, Student Union Bldg.
9201 University City Blvd., Charlotte
Cost: $75 (For Entire 11 Weeks) (plus $5 online registration fee)
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Girl Talk's Tailoring Teens for Success curriculum is an 11-week character bulding program. The program is designed to teach critical thinking, leadership skills and promote positive esteem to 35-40 young girls through a variety of sessions including, but not limited to, self-esteem, anger management, dating violence, etiquette/personal image, relationships and finance. Tailoring Teens for Success curriculum is sponsored in part by:
Curriculum Graduation
Girl Talk rewards all program participants for completing the Girl Talk Tailoring Teens for Success curriculum with our signature recognition event, The Girl Talk Graduation Ceremony.
The ceremony, held at an offsite location, includes a special invited keynote speaker, graduation certificates and a life-long keepsake for each graduate that represent the principles of the Girl Talk Foundation, Inc. The event includes food and live entertainment.
Community Service Project
Girl Talk emphasizes community service and volunteerism to all program participants through a Community Service project.
Teen girls in the community are invited to participate in this project designed to improve the quality of life for residents in the Charlotte area.
Past Girl Talk service projects include:
- Women and Children Emergency Shelter
Girls served meals to homeless women and children - Crisis Assistance Ministry
Girls sorted donated clothing items - Department of Social Services
Girls collected money to provide Christmas gifts for needy families - WSOC School Tools Campaign
Girls shopped for school supplies to give to needy children
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Prom Project (High School Girls Only)
Date: April 7, 2012; 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Location: ImaginOn: The Joe & Joan Martin Center, 300 E. 7th Street, Charlotte, NC
2012 Prom Project Drop Off Locations
At the one-day event, girls choose their prom dress, shoes and accessories free of charge. As a pre-requisite to shopping, girls also attend an etiquette class that includes hair, skin care, make-up tips and fashion advice. The class is designed to provide girls with the skills needed to pull off a totally classy evening.
- Gently worn dresses (sizes 0-26) (prom, bridesmaids, cocktail and after five)
- Gently worn shoes (sizes 0-12) (strappy sandals, pumps, mid to high heels)
- Jewelry
- Purses
- Unused make-up and perfume
Donations are tax-deductible. Receipts can be obtained at the drop-off locations. The Girl Talk Prom Project is sponsored in part by:
Girl Talk Jewels
Monthly every first Saturday; 10:00 am - noon
Location: TBD
- at least eight sessions of the Tailoring Teens for Success curriculum
- a 100-word essay
- an in-person interview with Girl Talk Jewel counselors
Wells Fargo College Tour
October 15, 2011
Location TBD
Cost: Free
Girl Talk encourages higher education and provides the tools for girls to begin exploring career options. We offer the Wells Fargo College Tours twice a year. Girls visit diverse institutions ranging from private to state-supported schools; from historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs) to non-HBCUs; from large to small universities. The College Tour is an all-day experience, including transportation, snacks and lunch.