Girls Inc. of Tarrant County

In 2026, Girls Inc. of Tarrant County proudly celebrates 50 years of inspiring girls to be strong, smart, and bold.

Founded in 1976 as the Arlington Girls Club, the organization began with eight girls gathering in the basement of an East Arlington church. What started as a safe and encouraging space created by local leaders has grown into a trusted community resource serving thousands of girls and families throughout Tarrant County each year.

For five decades, Girls Inc. of Tarrant County has evolved to meet the changing needs of girls and young women while remaining grounded in the values that shaped its earliest programs. In partnership with families, schools, and community leaders, Girls Inc. provides supportive spaces where girls can build confidence, strengthen relationships, explore their interests, and develop the skills they need to grow up healthy, educated, and independent.

Through programs focused on health and well-being, academic enrichment, leadership development, career readiness, and advanced STEM learning, girls gain meaningful opportunities to recognize their potential and prepare for the future. Research shows that participants in Girls Inc. of Tarrant County programs demonstrate increased resilience and stronger social skills, which are important foundations for success throughout childhood, adolescence, and adulthood.

Today, Girls Inc. of Tarrant County is proudly part of The YouthVantage Alliance, a Tarrant County nonprofit committed to expanding opportunities for children and teens. As part of the Alliance, Girls Inc. maintains its dedicated focus on girls while benefiting from shared resources, stronger community partnerships, and a broader network of support. This structure allows Girls Inc. to expand its reach while preserving the trusted programs, mission, and identity that have served Tarrant County girls for 50 years.

Our 2026 North Texas Giving Day goal is to raise $50,000 in honor of 50 years of impact. These funds will support local mentoring, academic enrichment, STEM learning, leadership development, health and wellness education, and college and career readiness programs. Reaching this goal will help ensure that more Tarrant County girls have access to the guidance, opportunities, and supportive relationships they need to thrive.

All funds raised through Girls Inc. of Tarrant County directly support programs and services for local girls and their families. As we celebrate this milestone year, we honor the thousands of girls who shaped our first 50 years and invest in the strong, smart, and bold leaders who will shape the next 50.