Jacksonville
There are many in-kind contributions that will keep our programs running smoothly, here is a list of some items that we always use and would much appreciate!
8.5 x 11 Copy Paper Glitter Glue Sticks
AAA Batteries Glue Sticks
AA Batteries Hand Soap
Art Supplies Hand Sanitizer
Bleach Lined Notebook Paper
Board Games Magic Markers
Books Office Supplies
Bubbles Paint Brushes
Butcher Block Paper Paper Cups & Plates
C Batteries Paper Towels
Children's Scissors Pencil Sharpeners
Clip Boards Pencils
Colored Tissue Paper Playing Cards
Construction Paper Poster Boards
Crayons Sidewalk Chalk
D Batteries Snacks & Drinks
DVD movies Stickers
Educational Games Tape
Felt Markers Toilet Paper
First Aid Kits Yarn
With a national vision of empowered girls and an equitable society and our mission of inspiring all girls to be strong, smart and bold, Girls Incorporated of Jacksonville is dedicated to girls aged six and up to be self-confident, responsible and well-rounded individuals by delivering research-based, age-appropriate, after-school and summer educational and sports programs. We believe passionately that every girl is entitled to the opportunity to envision her best self as well as give her the tools she will need to become the person she wants to be.
The primary areas of Girls Inc. programming focus on literacy, math and science, career and life planning, health and sexuality, leadership and community action, sports and adventure, self-reliance and life skills, and culture and heritage. Girls Inc. programs are designed to serve all girls regardless of a girl's socio-economic, ethnic or religious background. Appreciation of diversity and acceptance of others is at the core of the Girls Inc. philosophy. The organization prides itself in offering girls multi-cultural experiences in a safe and harmonious environment.
Girls Incorporated of Jacksonville (formerly Girls Clubs of America) began as a project of the Pilot Club of Jacksonville. It was incorporated in 1970 and became affiliated with the Girls Clubs of America in 1971. Our first club was located in the Brentwood Housing Development, where we continually maintained a presence until 2004, when the Hope VI Project interrupted our work. In 1990, Girls Clubs of America changed their name to Girls Incorporated on national and local levels. Girls Inc. of Jacksonville has two centers in St. Nicholas - SpringPark and the SpringParkTeenCenter and one site in Arlington. During the summer, we have a summer camp on the Westside.
Today, Girls Incorporated of Jacksonville serves more than 1,700 girls everyday in after-school programs and summer camps. Our after-school programs provide a supporting, safe environment, offer homework assistance, and enrichment activities like dance, computer, art, story telling, theatre, and karate. In addition too our after-school programs, Girls Inc. of Jacksonville reaches more than 800 girls in our Outreach programs that build self-confidence, self-esteem and help girls make better life decisions.
We are in need of funding to provide scholarships, uniforms, and gear to our students who can not afford them.
We serve to provide the local community Olympic Style Taekwondo in an atmosphere that will enhance their physical, mental, and spiritual well being.
Yesha Ministries began as a single Tae Kwon Do class at Neptune Baptist Church, Neptune Beach, Florida on June 13, 1983. Classes began with 5 to 7 students and continued to grow rapidly. Within a few years, the classes enlarged to forty. Soon branches in other churches and/or community centers were established.
The non-profit was founded by Charles W. Coker. He is the father of 9 children and a graduate of Luther Rice. He is a 6th Degree Black Belt and two time USA silver medalist.
14 different locations and one college have been home to our schools.
Over 2,500 students have been taught during the 24 years.
Over 200 Black Belts certified.
One Olympic and 7 Junior Olympic qualifiers, plus 24 US National Medalists trained.
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