Girls on the Rise

Oak Park Township Girls on the Rise is a unique and innovative program designed specifically for girls of girl in grades 3rd-8th grade. The goal of the program is to empower girls and provide them with tools to improve self-esteem, celebrate their cultural heritage, learn self-awareness and strengthen interpersonal relationships to prepare them for a successful transition to high school and adulthood.Girls on the Rise is available and free to those currently attending: Percy Julian Middle School, Gwendolyn Brooks Middle School, Roosevelt Middle School and Willard Elementary School.

Date of Last Formal Update

Unknown

Data provided by

211 Metro Chicago

Location

105 South Oak Park Avenue, Oak Park, IL 60302

Hours

Mon 9:00am - 5:00pm; Tue 9:00am - 5:00pm; Wed 9:00am - 5:00pm; Thu 9:00am - 5:00pm; Fri 9:00am - 5:00pm;

Application process

Contact Girls on the Rise Manager Dominique Hickman at [email protected] for additional information

Eligibility

* Restricted to residents of Oak Park & River Forest Townships * Restricted to girls in grades 3rd through 8th

Languages

English

Spanish

Service area

Oak Park, IL River Forest, IL

Agency info

Oak Park Township

Oak Park Township provides a variety of services for residents in need of assistance.