Girls Inc. of New York City,
which provides life-transforming programs for more than 10,000
girls and young women across NYC, will host its annual Lifting
Girls Up Gala and College Shower on Thursday, May 23, 2024 at Cipriani (25 Broadway)
in New York's Financial District.
Celebrating Girls Inc. of NYC's 25th anniversary, the gala will
recognize financial sector leaders Donna
Vieira of Sallie Mae,
Doris Meister of Wilmington Trust
Company, and Priscilla Sims Brown of
Amalgamated Bank as well as Academy Award Nominated Actress
Annette Bening (Nyad, Apples Never
Fall) for their work to advance gender equity in their industries.
Girls Inc. of NYC will also present college scholarships and gifts
to 25 high school seniors as part of its College Shower, a
milestone event to celebrate their outstanding achievements.
NEW
YORK, May 17, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Girls
Inc. of New York City, which
provides life-transforming programs for more than 10,000 girls and
young women across NYC, will host its annual Lifting Girls Up Gala
and College Shower on Thursday, May 23,
2024 at Cipriani (25 Broadway) in New York's Financial District. Celebrating
Girls Inc. of NYC's 25th anniversary, the gala will recognize
leaders in the financial sector as well as Academy Award Nominated
Actress Annette Bening (Nyad, Apples
Never Fall) for their work to advance gender equity in their
industries. Girls Inc. of NYC will also present college
scholarships and gifts to 25 high school seniors as part of its
College Shower, a milestone event to celebrate their outstanding
achievements.
"I am deeply honored to receive the Strong,
Smart, & Bold Luminary Award from Girls Inc. of New York City. Investing in girls and young
women is key to building a more equitable, inclusive, and
prosperous society," said Annette
Bening, Academy Award Nominated Actress and Activist.
Celebrating its 25th year, Girls Inc. of New York City has helped tens of thousands of
girls from under-resourced communities navigate gender, economic,
and social barriers. More than 98% are admitted to college and
about 90% stay in and graduate college. Proceeds from the gala will
support Girls Inc. of NYC's newly launched growth campaign, "Build
Her Capital," funding critical programs for teens in mental health,
financial literacy, STEM, healthy sexuality, and college readiness
and retention.
"I am deeply honored to receive the Strong, Smart, & Bold
Luminary Award from Girls Inc. of New
York City. Investing in girls and young women is key to
building a more equitable, inclusive, and prosperous society. Girls
Inc. of NYC's life transforming programs help girls navigate the
challenges of adolescence and young adulthood, including gender
identity and sexuality, providing the power for all girls to
thrive," said Annette Bening,
Academy Award Nominated Actress and Activist.
Aligning with Girls Inc. of NYC's mission to inspire girls and
young women to be strong, smart and bold, 2024 honorees also
include Donna Vieira, Executive Vice
President and Chief Commercial Officer, Sallie Mae; Doris P.
Meister, Chairman and CEO of Wilmington Trust Company and
Wilmington Trust, N.A.; and Priscilla Sims
Brown, President and CEO of Amalgamated Bank. More
biographical information about each of the honorees is available
here: girlsincnyc.org/gala2024/honorees-bios
"As an immigrant to this country, I navigated my own unique
higher education journey with grit and determination, so the Girls
Inc. of NYC mission resonates deeply with me," said Donna Vieira, Executive Vice President for
education solutions company, Sallie
Mae. "I'm honored to be recognized but even more so, I'm
thrilled that we are able to pay it forward to help our future
female trailblazers access and complete higher education."
"I am honored to chair the 25th Anniversary year Lifting Girls
Up Gala!" said Janice Ellig, CEO of
executive search firm Ellig Group and Girls Inc. of NYC Board
Member and 2024 Gala Chair. "It's not just a celebration, it's a
testament to the resilience, strength, and boundless potential of
every talented young woman. Dedicated to championing gender
equality, we stand on the shoulders of those who have paved the way
and will continue shattering ceilings for young women to achieve
their dreams. Celebrating 25 years of transformation and
milestones, we know the best is yet to come."
For more information about the 2024 Lifting Girls Up Gala,
please visit: girlsincnyc.org/gala2024
Media Contact
Lily Chang, Girls Inc. of NYC, 1
(212) 531-7620 402, lchang@girlsincnyc.org, girlsincnyc.org
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