AFG provided 6,503 nights of shelter to women and children in need last year. 🌙🏠 Each night meant safety, warmth, and a fresh start. Together, we can provide even more life-changing support in 2025. Be the reason someone sleeps safely tonight—donate at https://lnkd.in/gWciun33. #ShelterSupport #EmpowerHer #CommunitySupport
Alternatives For Girls
Non-profit Organizations
Detroit, Michigan 2,814 followers
2017 Crain's Detroit Best-Managed Nonprofits Winner!
About us
Alternatives For Girls helps girls and young women experiencing homelessness and other risks to avoid violence, early pregnancy, and exploitation; and helps them to explore and access the support, resources, and opportunities necessary to be safe, to grow strong, and to make positive choices for their lives.
- Website
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http://www.alternativesforgirls.org
External link for Alternatives For Girls
- Industry
- Non-profit Organizations
- Company size
- 51-200 employees
- Headquarters
- Detroit, Michigan
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1987
Locations
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Primary
903 Grand Blvd W
Detroit, Michigan 48208, US
Employees at Alternatives For Girls
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Jonquil Bertschi
Visionary Servant Leader
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Ron Carr
Business Leader | HR Strategist | Culture Change | Organizational Design | Coaching | I transform organizations.
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James M. Gates
IT Manager at Alternatives For Girls
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Celia Thomas, DHA, ACHE
Chief Operating Officer at Alternatives For Girls
Updates
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100% of students in AFG’s Prevention Program graduated on time and took the next step toward achieving their dreams. 🎓✨ Your gift ensures more young women can break barriers and achieve their goals in 2025. Be the reason their futures shine—donate today at https://lnkd.in/gWciun33. #GraduationSuccess #EmpowerHer #CommunitySupport
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144 girls and young women enrolled in AFG’s Workforce Development program, gaining the skills and confidence to secure meaningful employment. 💼 With your support, we can help even more individuals unlock their potential and build brighter futures in 2025. Make a gift today at https://lnkd.in/gWciun33. #WorkforceDevelopment #EmpowerHer #CommunitySupport
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100% of participants in AFG’s Housing Stability Program secured jobs, education, or steady income! 💼 Your support provides more than shelter—it builds lasting financial independence. Help create even more bright futures in 2025. Donate today at https://lnkd.in/gWciun33. #HousingStability #EmpowerHer #CommunitySupport
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AFG’s team has helped hundreds of women escape the cycle of domestic violence, providing life-changing resources like safety planning, counseling, and court accompaniment. 💜 Your support makes this vital work possible. Let’s create more safe pathways for survivors in 2025. Make your gift today at https://lnkd.in/gWciun33. #SupportSurvivors #EmpowerHer #CommunitySupport
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Last year, AFG helped 169 women and families secure safe, stable housing, giving them the foundation to build a better future. 🏠 Your donation helps us continue providing essential support to those in need. Let’s create more stable homes in 2025—donate today at https://lnkd.in/gWciun33. #HousingSupport #EmpowerHer #CommunitySupport
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Many thanks to The Elaine Stern Foundation for supporting our middle schoolers and their families as they prepare academically for success in high school, college and career! #EmpowerHer #FutureLeaders #CommunitySupport #AlternativesForGirls
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🎉 As we gear up for the new year, we're thrilled to announce the three amazing women being honored at our 2025 Role Model Celebration on March 6! Plus, there is still time to make an impact at AFG. Check out the full newsletter at https://conta.cc/4iVHFRw. #MonthlyAlternatives #RoleModelCelebration #WomenLeaders #CommunityImpact
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⏳ Just hours left to double your impact! ⏳ Give by midnight, and the Detroit Lions will match your donation to AFG dollar-for-dollar, up to $100K! Don’t miss this chance to empower women and girls in Detroit—your gift means twice the resources and opportunity. Donate now: https://lnkd.in/gUa6ZjUU #MyCauseMyCleats #AFG #DoubleYourImpact #EmpowerHer #Lions
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💙 Just ONE day left to make a difference! 💙 Tomorrow is your last chance to double your impact through the National Football League (NFL)'s My Cause My Cleats initiative! Every donation to Alternatives For Girls will be matched dollar-for-dollar up to $100K by the Detroit Lions. This is your moment to unlock a matching gift and help empower women and girls in Detroit. Your gift today means twice the resources, twice the opportunities, and twice the hope for those we serve. Donate today and help us finish strong! https://lnkd.in/gUa6ZjUU A huge thank you to the Detroit Lions and a special shoutout to Comerica Bank for kicking things off with a generous $17,500 gift in honor of their 175th anniversary! #MyCauseMyCleats #AFG #DoubleYourImpact #EmpowerHer #Lions