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GirlsWorld

Address:
55 Dimock St
Roxbury, MA
See map: Google Maps
Phone: 
617-442-8800, x1437

Location(s)

55 Dimock St
Roxbury, MA
See map: Google Maps
Mission: 

GirlsWorld is a collaboration of Dimock Community Health Center and the Boston Institute for Arts Therapy. Two twelve-week sessions include four major components: Expressive Arts Groups, Academic Support, Mentoring, Community Service and a Physical Activity (ex. Golf, Basketball, Aerobics and Swimming). GirlsWorld grew out of services designed specifically for girls.

Girlsworld motivates young women to develop their potential by remaining true to their dreams. Young women are encouraged to develop self-confidence and coping skills needed to resist negative peer pressure. Girl’s World provides a variety of creative outlets such as theater arts, photography and creative writing.

Hours of operation (or meeting times & dates): 

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617-442-8800, x1437

www.dimock.org

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GirlsWorld is a collaboration of Dimock Community Health Center and the Boston Institute for Arts Therapy. Two twelve-week sessions include four major components: Expressive Arts Groups, Academic Support, Mentoring, Community Service and a Physical Activity (ex. Golf, Basketball, Aerobics and Swimming). GirlsWorld grew out of services designed specifically for girls.

Girlsworld motivates young women to develop their potential by remaining true to their dreams. Young women are encouraged to develop self-confidence and coping skills needed to resist negative peer pressure. Girl’s World provides a variety of creative outlets such as theater arts, photography and creative writing.


Ruth Ellen Fitch

The cost to participate is $25.00. For more informatin, please call 617-442-8800, x1437


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501-1000

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Health Center
Executive Director/CEO/President/Coordinator/Other: 
Ruth Ellen Fitch
How to get involved/application guidelines and procedures: 

The cost to participate is $25.00. For more informatin, please call 617-442-8800, x1437

Charge for services: 
Yes
Scholarships available: 
No
Vouchers accepted: 
No
Transportation provided: 
No
Number of people served each year: 
501-1000
Type of facility in which this program/organization located: 
Library

Guide Categories

Type of Organization: Other
Neighborhoods: All Dorchester
Nearby Bus Routes: 44
Target Population: Youth ages 6-12 Teens ages 13-19
Languages Spoken: English