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Keep Compton G.IRLS Club running!

Support G.IRLS from the hood by investing in their future.

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An image of chrystani heinrich and 3 participants of the CGC amongst illustrated flowers and the stylized words "Compton girls club"
L.A. Times Article

What do you wish you learned as a teenager?

Do you feel like you were equipped for the real world?

Here at Compton girls club we are making lifestyle enrichment accessible for teens in the hood.

Public school is not preparing our youth for life in the real world.  Only 34.7% of the female population in Compton actually graduate high school which is well belowthe national graduation rate of 85%. These unprepared teens often become part of over 66k homeless youth in LA County alone.

We are also seeing a rise in depression and mental illness in teens a problem highlighted even more in BIPOC youth.

Over 64% of teens in LA County do not get to address this depression with mentors or even their own peers. 

An image of an African American teen aiming a bow and arrow at camp
Members at our Vegan Cooking Class

Compton G.IRLS club addresses these issues by provding access to workshops, field trips and other engaging experiences . One week we may be meeting with a licensed therapist with other youth to address anxiety and mental illness. Other times we may be learning how to cook vegan cooking from a local chef within our community.

We remove barriers that are common to our youth in their community like transportation, membership fees, meals and supplies. All of our programming is FREE to our youth.

An image of an African American teenager smiling wearing wall climbing gear
Rock Climbing at "G.IRLS In the Woods" Camping trip

Our Board is full of dedicated and active members of the community as well. We have worked with our target audience in different capacities.

We are a team of Social Workers, Therapist, Non Profit founders and teachers so we know firsthand the disparities our audience goes through.  

We are raising funds to fortify our robust and engaging programming, and magnify our impact to our target audience that we provide to our community at no cost.

We are asking you to donate to an organziation that puts the well being of at risk youth first.

We have some really cool, fun rewards for you to take part in on our campaign page below! Thank you for investing in G.IRLS from the Hood.

A group picture of various smiling BIPOC youth at a campgrounds
G.IRLS in the Woods camping trip.

 

Updates

The Campaign FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions:

Who can participate in this club?

- This club is open to girls and gender non-conforming youth and teens in Compton, Watts, Willowbrook, Gardena, and South Central.

Is your programming really free?

- Yes! There are no costs that parents or participating youth pay to take part in any of our programs.  That includes field trips, membership fees, transportation, or anything else. Seriously!

Are you a Black-operated organization?

- Yes our Board and staff are 90% Black and 10% Latina

Are you a 501(c)(3)? Can I get a donation letter?

- Yes we are an official nonprofit. And Yes we can provide a donation receipt on our letterhead for donations over $150. Please email your donation receipt to [email protected]

Please include your name or the business to who you'd like us to make the letter.

When should I expect rewards to come?

- We are a small but mighty team, please expect your rewards at the latest, mid-January.  If you are concerned, please contact us.

 

 

 

Priyanka Kanse
11/02/2022
Monetary Contribution
$100
Ana
11/02/2022
Show love, it's the Compton Way
$25
EmilyUK
11/02/2022
Say it with your chest!
$100
Kandee Lewis
11/01/2022
Say it with your chest!
$100
10/31/2022
Monetary Contribution
$5,150
A friend
10/30/2022
Monetary Contribution
$25
25.00 USD
Show love, it's the Compton Way

You get a thank you pack that includes (1) of our G.IRL stickers and (1) of our G.IRL Temporary tattoos.

 

 

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100.00 USD
Say it with your chest!

Let everyone know you stick besides us with our G.IRL enamel pin and the items from the prior level.

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500.00 USD
Thanks Home G.IRL

All of the awards above and a G.IRL T Shirt.

Design will be similar to the pic in the image.

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1,000.00 USD
Part of the G.IRL Squad

Everything above and a spot on our official donor post on our social pages.

We will let everyone on our page know you support G.IRLS From the Hood!

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5,000.00 USD
Oh you did that! The whole package.

You get the whole prize pack but you also get your brand/ logo / foundation name on our website as a Supporting Member.

Also, you will get to book a 1:1 session with our Founder Chrystani Heinrich and be able to "Pick her brain". 

Questions can center on the nonprofit. Tips on social media. How to engage with your community.  You want to know more about me?

Or other professional topics.

Come with questions, I'll do my best to answer.

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Rewards

25.00 USD
Show love, it's the Compton Way

You get a thank you pack that includes (1) of our G.IRL stickers and (1) of our G.IRL Temporary tattoos.

 

 

46 Left
4 Supporters
Select this reward
100.00 USD
Say it with your chest!

Let everyone know you stick besides us with our G.IRL enamel pin and the items from the prior level.

7 Left
3 Supporters
Select this reward
500.00 USD
Thanks Home G.IRL

All of the awards above and a G.IRL T Shirt.

Design will be similar to the pic in the image.

15 Left
0 Supporters
Select this reward
1,000.00 USD
Part of the G.IRL Squad

Everything above and a spot on our official donor post on our social pages.

We will let everyone on our page know you support G.IRLS From the Hood!

9 Left
1 Supporter
Select this reward
5,000.00 USD
Oh you did that! The whole package.

You get the whole prize pack but you also get your brand/ logo / foundation name on our website as a Supporting Member.

Also, you will get to book a 1:1 session with our Founder Chrystani Heinrich and be able to "Pick her brain". 

Questions can center on the nonprofit. Tips on social media. How to engage with your community.  You want to know more about me?

Or other professional topics.

Come with questions, I'll do my best to answer.

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