GIRLS INC OF THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST
AFTER SCHOOL EMPOWERMENT PROGRAMS
Provides school-based empowerment programs and assertiveness education for adolescent girls. Some of the programs included:
-Allies in Action which uses an interactive, peer-centered approach to change the climate of competition and hostility between girls
-Friendly PEERsuasion which approaches drug abuse prevention as a peer issue, using the positive influence of young people modeling healthy behavior
-Operation SMART, a program without walls, where resources from all across the community are focused on assisting girls
-Economic Literacy, guiding girls to build sound economic decisions and financial stability

Programs are designed to help girls feel more comfortable and capable in school by building self esteem, collaborative learning relationships, and other important developmental assets.
4800 S Macadam Avenue
Suite 309
Portland, OR 97239
Eligibility: Girls ages 6-18. Girls must attend the program associated with their school; participating schools vary.
Hours: Monday-Friday 9am-5pm
(503) 230-0054
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Phone/FAX Numbers
  • (503) 230-0054 Main phone
  • Main phone (503) 230-0054
Email Address: [email protected]
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FEES: None
DOCUMENTS: None
LANGUAGES: English, Spanish, interpretation by arrangement
AREA SERVED: Multnomah County
TRAVEL/LOCATION INFORMATION: Trimet routes 35, 40. Parking and main building entrance accessed from South Landing Drive. Turn off S Macadam Avenue east, toward the river, on either S Hamilton Court or S Boundary Street and turn onto S Landing Court. One hour guest parking available in front of the building.
Services:
  • Drug Use Disorder Education/Prevention
  • Mentoring Programs
  • Youth Enrichment Programs
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GIRLS INC OF THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST