The resilience that many Girls Inc. of New Hampshire participants learn from the organization’s leaders was on full display April 17, when the organization hosted its annual gala virtually in response to the coronavirus pandemic. Girls Inc. of New Hampshire raised $175,000 to support the organization’s mission and its valuable programs. Pictured above: Sharron McCarthy, CEO of Girls Inc. of New Hampshire, on set with Mark Fodero, auctioneer and Girls Inc. of New Hampshire board member, during the gala. (Courtesy photo)

MANCHESTER – The resilience that many Girls Inc. of New Hampshire members learn from the organization’s leaders was on full display April 17, when the organization hosted its annual gala virtually in response to the coronavirus pandemic. Girls Inc. of New Hampshire partnered with Event United at Studio Lab for the event, raising $175,000 to support the organization’s mission and its valuable programs.

“We are beyond thrilled with the response we received from the community for our virtual gala,” said Sharron McCarthy, CEO, Girls Inc. of New Hampshire. “We know many people are struggling right now during these difficult times, but the backing our organization and our girls received is more than we imagined. We cannot thank our supporters enough – your contributions will help girls be strong, smart and bold.”

McCarthy was joined virtually by Governor Chris Sununu, U.S. Senators Maggie Hassan and Jeanne Shaheen and Justin Spencer of Chaos & Kindness and Recycled Percussion. Participants also had the opportunity to hear Tanya and Brad Myrick perform and from current program participants and alumnae.

The money raised from the event will enable Girls Inc. of New Hampshire to continue its remote programming through the rest of the school year, support members and their families with food and supplies and provide financial assistance when both centers in Manchester and Nashua reopen. The funds will also provide scholarships for girls to attend summer camp and afterschool programs.

Girls Inc.’s center-based and community-based programs address critical areas, such as math and science education, pregnancy and drug abuse prevention, media and economic literacy, adolescent health, violence prevention, careers and leadership, and participation in sports.

Girls Inc. of New Hampshire is a nonprofit organization that inspires all girls to be strong (through healthy living), smart (through education), and bold (through independence). It provides thousands of girls with life changing experiences and solutions to the unique challenges’ girls face. The Girls Inc. experience consists of people, an environment, and programing that empower girls to succeed. To learn more about Girls Inc. of New Hampshire, visit www.girlsincnewhampshire.org.

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