G.O.O.D. for Girls, Inc

G.O.O.D. for Girls, Inc.
Annual
Report
“Mentoring young girls into
confident young women.”
2023

G.O.O.D. for Girls, Inc.
God’s Outstanding Optimistic Destiny for Girls
inspired by
Jeremiah 29:11
7 Legion Drive
Valhalla, New York 10595
(914) 407-4301
www.goodforgirlsinc.org
info@goodforgirlsinc.org
Mission:
To mentor young girls, nurture future leaders, foster positive
relationships that will help to develop essential assets which
young girls need to succeed.
Vision:
Mentoring young girls into confident young women.
Programs of G.O.O.D. for Girls, Inc.
G-DEP Program - Growth, Development, Education, and Preparedness
LEAD Program - Leadership Education and Development
MAPP Program - My Achievable Professional Path
FIT Program - Financially Intelligent Teens
E-MAS Program - Embracing My Authentic Self
Group Mentoring
Lead with STEAAM Summer Experience

A message from our
Executive Director
What a wonderful journey we had in 2023! G.O.O.D. for Girls
accomplished everything we set out to do and even overcame
some unforeseen challenges, but through it all we managed to
continue to fulfill the vision of mentoring young girls into
confident young women.
It is imperative that we expose our girls to as many opportunities
as possible to help them reach their destiny of success. Getting
them to understand a good leader is not determined by how many
“followers” they have, and having a dream or idea of what they
want to be is the first step to creating a plan to get there. This is
what a growth mindset looks like.
As part of the strategic plan, G.O.O.D. for Girls is making strides in
developing strong community partnerships to benefit the girls and
GfG as an organization.
We want to thank all of the stakeholders and donors for a
successful 2023 and look forward to a more impactful 2024.
Peace and blessings,
Lori Stephens, Founder/Executive Director

Meet our Advisory Board Members:
Monica Arismendez
STEM & Visual Reasoning Enrichment Teacher
White Plains City Schools
Dr, Audrey Brutus
District Leader, Tarrytown Unified School District
Dr. Alexandria Connally
CEO/Founder
Culturally Responsive Environments and Discipline
Margie Daniels
Peekskill Schools Administrator of Diversity &
Equity
Debbie DeVeaux-Smith
Retired Manager
Westchester County Department of Social Services
Charlette Finch
Retired Educator
Sandra Gray-Freeman, LCSW-R
Leake and Watts Children’s Services
Dashea Hickson
HS Counselor & DEI Director
Norte Dame School of Manhattan
Amanda Hinkson
Director or Operation, SPARK
Terry Joyner
OU/L, Senior Occupational Therapist
Shawna E. Miller
CEO By the SEE Spa
Patricia Moss
Human Resources, Blythdale Children’s Hospital
Rev. Michelle Range-Bowman
Minister
Tara Richards
Director of Guidance & SMART Scholars Program
East Ramapo Central School District
Deborah Romain
Principal, Deb Romain Consulting LLC
Takisha Sales
School Counselor, Mount Vernon City School
District
Roda Simmons
Supervisor Operations Support, Verizon
Rev. Daphne Swinton
Child Welfare Manager III, Westchester County
Department of Social Services
Sen. Andrea Stewart-Cousins*
New York State Senator, 35th District
Majority Leader/President
Rev. Dr. Verlin D. Williams*
Pastor, Union Baptist Church, White Plains, NY
*Honorary

GfG Advisory Board

GfG Executive Board
Lori Stephens
F o u n d e r / E x e c u t i v e D i r e c t o r
The best is yet to come!
Jackquelyn Young
V i c e P r e s i d e n t / P r o g r a m D i r e c t o r
Being part of their village, providing support and building
relationships is what GfG does, and I am honored to be an
integral part of it all. To God Be the Glory!
Dr. Stephanie Quarles
D i r e c t o r o f A d m i n & O u t r e a c h
Working with GfG has been an absolute pleasure! I'm
glad to be a part of an organization that reflects
excellence in all that we do.

GfG Executive Board
Chavonne Collins
A s s t . P r o g r a m D i r e c t o r
It is incredibly rewarding to witness the growth
of my own daughter and of each cohort year
after year. I’m filled with both joy and
excitement for what’s next to come.
Kaiesha Mason
B o a r d M e m b e r
Working with GfG is an amazing experience where I
have the opportunity to witness our girls believe in
themselves and do anything they put their minds to
and succeed.
Belinda Johnson
B o a r d m e m b e r / P r o g r a m C o m m i t t e e
I'm elated to be on the GfG Program Staff. It
gives me the opportunity to Pay it Forward. It
continues to be a very fulfilling use of my time.

GfG Executive Board
Dr. Shakira Kennedy, PhD, LMSW
B o a r d M e m b e r
I am humbled to be a part of G.O.O.D for Girls, Inc. and the
incredible work they do for the young girls within the
community. I look forward to the day when we expand our
programming reach and community impact
Krista Creacy
P r o g r a m C o m m i t t e e
Joan Gardner-Lewis
P r o g r a m C o m m i t t e e

Trip to National Museum of African
American History and Culture
T h e G f G t r i p t o D C t o v i s i t t h e A f r i c a n A m e r i c a n M u s e u m
w a s l i f e c h a n g i n g !
I t w a s a w o n d e r f u l c u l t u r a l o p p o r t u n i t y t h a t m y d a u g h t e r
n e e d e d ! ! !
- R a q u e l C h e n e y ( P a r e n t )

2023 Career Expo:
Visionary Women,
Learning, Leading & Lifting!
T h e C a r e e r E x p o i n s p i r e d o v e r 1 2 5 y o u n g g i r l s t o D R E A M B I G !

The Lead with STE
AAM Summer Experience
for BIPOC Girls
SCIENCE
TECHNOLOGY
ENGINEERING
ARTS
MATH

A
The Lead with STE AM Summer Experience
for BIPOC Girls

2023 Leadership Summit:
Born to Lead, Born to Succeed!

Channel 2 News New York
Thank you, Elise Finch and Channel 2 News New York,
for this opportunity!

Group Mentoring
Quilting, sewing, drama, yoga, skin care, mental health, time
management, newsletter, youth council, dance, cosmetology, and
more...

2023 Community Service
Community
Garden
Meal
Prep
Clothing
Drive
Food Prep

Princeton-Blairstown
Team Building Center
Team building
and
Facing fears head-on!

G-DEP
(Growth, Development, Education, & Preparedness)
Mentoring young girls into confident young women!

Thank you to our donors
IRS - Group 1752
Alicia Ford
Ascent Aviation Group
Drs. Alfred & Ayodeji Fayemi
Belinda Johnson
Beryl Weaver
Beverly Miller
Carmen Urquia
Charities Aid Foundation America
Charlette Finch
Chavonne Collins
Christina T Hall-Ellis
Connell H. Moses
Connie Dash
Constance Oliver
Daphnie Swinton
Darlene Stokes-McWhales
Darren Bowser
Deb Romain Consulting
Deborah Deveaux-Smith
Deena Abu Lughod
Dianna Florance
Donna Jones
Dorothy Bowen
Dr. L. Askia Davis
Francine Shorts
Friends of the Minisink Experiences, Inc.
Gail Davis
Gail Lloyd
Gaye Parker
Genette Toone
Greta Hadley Edmead
Hazel Gilliam
Irene Cartagena
Isadora Quarles-Sanderlin
Jackie Bocachica-Velasquez
Jackquelyn Young
Joan Rice
Joanette Ragsdale
Khadijah Jenkins-Newell
Larry S. Honigman, D.D.S.
Linda Taylor
Lisa Spain-Moore
Lori Stephens
Lourdes Manent
Lula Ervin
Lynn Wright
Macys Foundation
Matthew & Joella McKinney
Mercedes Boothe
Monet Oglesbee
Naia Ferguson
NJP Foundation Incorporated
Olive Cooper
Olivia Dorn
Omayra Andino
Pamela McCarthy Bamba
Pat White
Westchester Black Women's Political Caucus
Patricia Adams
Patricia Moss
Paula Jeter-Williams
Paula Russel Nisbett
Dr. Pauline Mosley
Ramona & Laurence Ingram
Raquel Bennett
Rashida Bashir
Regina Rodriguez
Reisa Williams
Sandy McAllister
Sarah White
Shannon Sheilds
Sheila Vallade
Dr. Stephanie Quarles
Sylvia Simon
Teresa Arismendez
Terri Cooper-Smith
Theresa Murphy
Tracie McLee
Union Baptist Church
Vickie Salomon-Ferere
Irma Zardoya
Sandy McAllister
Anika Khan
Sandra Gray-Freeman
Bridget Parker
Roda Simmons
PCSB Community Foundation

Thank you Funders!
Sponsors and Community Partners!
White Plains Chapter

Financial Statement

GfG wishes to thank everyone for your
support, contributions, and prayers. Your
generosity enables GfG to continue fulfilling
its mission.
7 Legion Drive
Valhalla, New York 10595
(914) 407-4301
www.goodforgirlsinc.org
info@goodforgirlsinc.org
If you are interested in joining GfG as a mentee,
mentor, volunteer, facilitator, staff, or Board member,
please contact us.
We have space for you!