State Senator Ed Kennedy toured the Girls Inc. of Greater Lowell Center at 220 Worthen Street in Lowell on Wednesday, March 15. The tour included the programs that were underway and the portion of the Center that is currently undergoing renovation and redevelopment. Once complete, the $3 million capital improvement plan will increase the campus size and provide program opportunities. The Worthen Street center will expand to include the building next door – the historic Greek American Veterans building at 228 Worthen Street.
The Girls Inc. Afterschool Program is available Monday through Friday 2:00p.m.-6:00p.m. when school is in session. Members arrive at the center via contracted transportation, drop-off, or via a school bus. Full day programming is offered during school vacations and holidays from 7:30a.m. – 5:30 PM. Girls, Inc. also offers research-based academic enrichment and support. and provides summer camps for girls who are between 5 and 14 years of age. The summer camps with lunch and snacks are available Monday through Friday from 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM.
