Girls Inc. at YWCA Nashville↘
Inspiring girls to be strong, smart, and bold.
THE GIRLS INC. EXPERIENCE
The thoughtful combination of PEOPLE, ENVIRONMENT, and PROGRAMMING provides an immersive and highly supportive experience. Through the Girls Inc. Experience, we cultivate an environment that is pro-girl, where she is encouraged to be her authentic self and develop the skills to reach her full potential.
YWCA Nashville & Middle Tennessee proudly offers Girls Inc. programming at 25 Metro Nashville Public Schools. Since becoming a Girls Inc. affiliate in Middle Tennessee in 2008, we have reached more than 8,000 girls, providing life-changing experiences and mentorship.
Essential Elements of the Girls Inc. Experience
Girls Inc. at YWCA Nashville & Middle Tennessee puts our mission into practice through six essential elements that create a structured and enriching experience:
Pro-Girl Environment – A welcoming, supportive, and nurturing environment where girls can be themselves and develop the skills to succeed.
Mentoring Relationships – Trusting, mentoring relationships with trained staff and volunteers who stand beside girls and encourage their growth.
Intentional Programming – Structured and goal-oriented programs that provide exposure to a variety of opportunities and experiences.
Research-Based Curricula – Field-tested and evidence-backed programming that builds the knowledge, skills, and confidence necessary for success.
Interactive Activities – Engaging, hands-on activities that develop problem-solving, teamwork, and self-expression.
Sustained Support – Long-term engagement that ensures lasting positive outcomes and fosters ongoing personal growth.
A Welcoming and Encouraging Approach
We provide services and resources to all girls, ensuring that every participant has access to support, mentorship, and opportunities that help them succeed. Girls Inc. believes in:
Welcoming all girls
Standing beside and standing up for all girls
Providing access to opportunities that help girls reach their full potential
ABOUT GIRLS INC.
Using hands-on, research-based programming, Girls Inc. empowers girls to succeed. Trained staff and volunteers build lasting, mentoring relationships that are physically and emotionally supportive—where girls find a welcoming and encouraging community.
The skills and knowledge students gain in Girls Inc. equip them to set goals, navigate challenges, and improve academic performance. Girls explore a variety of topics that directly impact their lives and futures, including:
Leading healthy and physically active lives
Developing financial literacy and money management skills
Understanding media messages and self-image
Exploring science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) fields
Preparing for college, careers, and future success
By equipping girls with the tools to succeed and fostering confidence and leadership, Girls Inc. at YWCA Nashville & Middle Tennessee is shaping a future where all girls can thrive and reach their full potential.
Our Commitment to Excellence
We welcome colleagues from different backgrounds and with varying levels of professional experience. We appreciate having a range of voices, viewpoints, and perspectives. We value candor, open minds, and kind hearts. Our team—staff, volunteers, and mentors—reflects the girls and young women who participate in our programs, ensuring a positive and engaging environment for all.
At Girls Inc., we help girls develop essential life skills by:
Practicing clear communication, teamwork, and adaptability
Building self-awareness, self-management, and responsible decision-making
Fostering confidence, leadership, and resilience
Encouraging problem-solving and goal setting
Our Schools & Sites:
Wright Middle School
Hillsboro High School
Jones Paideia Elementary School
Shwab Elementary School
Youth Encouragement Services
Fall Hamilton Elementary School
Hattie Cotton Elementary School
Paragon Mills Elementary School
Shelby Community Center
Margaret Allen Middle School
JFK Middle School
Haynes Middle School
Maplewood High School
Glencliff High School
Carter Lawrence Elementary School
HG Hill Middle School
McGavock High School
Whites Creek High School
Antioch High School
McMurray Middle School
Isaac Litton Middle School
JT Moore Middle School
Robert Churchwell Elementary School
