Girls Inc. Supporters,
Welcome to the 23rd Annual Girls Inc. Gala site! Here, you will find all the information you need to know for the Gala. Even though it will be a bit different this year, we are excited to provide this new and innovative platform for philanthropists like you to support the girls we serve!
COVID-19 has directly impacted our girls, community, and organization. It has also affected the ways in which we gather together to raise the critically needed funds to support our mission. As a result of this world-wide pandemic, and our social distancing efforts, the 23rd Annual Girls Inc. Gala will be hosted virtually this year.
At Girls Inc., we have dedicated ourselves to continue serving girls any way possible during this time. Empowering and educating young women during COVID-19 could not stop, and our support for these girls cannot stop either. Our event that typically attracts around 200 donors cannot be held in-person this year, but a virtual event allows us to get more supporters involved in the Gala than ever before! Our hope is to fill the gap produced by the COVID-19 crisis, and we would love your support in raising the funds needed to continue providing critical services for our girls and their families.
Participating in the Gala virtually is open to all! This important event will provide many ways to donate including our Online Auction, Fund-Her-Need, and Sponsorship Opportunities.
5 Ways to Support Girls Inc. from Home
Watch the Girls Inc. Gala Virtually!
Please join us on Facebook or YouTube on Friday, August 28th, 2020 at 5:00pm ET to view the virtual Gala video. During the experience, you’ll get to learn more about Girls Inc. from our President & CEO, see the girls we serve talk about how they are impacted every day, and hear from some of our biggest community supporters! Viewing the Gala is open and complimentary to all. In fact, we encourage you to share our event with friends and family to help us reach our donation goal!
Please note: A Facebook account is not required to view this event. Simply visit Girls Inc. of Shelbyville & Shelby County's Facebook page or YouTube channel at 5:00pm on August 28.
Sponsor the Girls Inc. Gala!
To become a sponsor, visit the Support Us tab at the top of the page and choose to be a Strong, Smart, or Bold partner. Strong and Smart partners are eligible and welcome to host an in-person reception on Friday, August 28th where they may invite employees, friends, and colleagues to support Girls Inc. together. If you are interested in sponsoring a reception, please contact us at 317-392-1190 or email info@girlsincshelbycounty.org.
Treat Yourself at Our Online Auction
The auction is open to everyone! Bidding can be done via computer, cell phone, or tablet! The Online Auction opens Friday, August 21st and closes Sunday, August 30th. Place your bids today! Click here to learn more about this year’s Online Auction.
Donate or Fund-Her-Need!
Not only can you still donate, but we need your help. Anytime starting today through the Gala on August 28th, you can simply donate by visiting the “Fund-Her-Need” or “Donate” tab at the top of the page. When you Fund-Her-Need, you are giving girls the Girls Inc. programming they need to live strong, smart, and bold lives. Your donation can be any amount (big or small!) and will help support our girls during this critical time. Click here to Donate.
Follow Us on Social Media!
Keep tabs on all that we're up to by following us on social media. See the difference we're making in the lives of girls every day! Follow our Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram!
We at Girls Inc. cannot do what we do every day without the kindness and generosity of all of you. If you are able, please consider helping us by participating in the Gala and donating. For any questions relating to the Gala, please call us at 317-392-1190 or email us at info@girlsincshelbycounty.org. We wish you and your loved ones safety, comfort, and all our best as we face the months ahead together as a community.
Thank you,
Girls Inc. Serving Shelby & Decatur Counties
