Causes: Human Services

Mission: Girls Giving Back inspires hope and brings comfort and stability to individuals and families in need by improving living conditions in Puget Sound transitional shelters

Results: Girls Giving Back has been serving the local shelter community since the spring of 2009.We provide extensive updates to transitional shelters including: installing new carpet, lighting fixtures, bathroom fixtures, closet additions and performing minor repairs. Along with these services, GGB replaces used mattresses, furnishes the units with gently used donated items and accessorizes the units (including artwork created by local area youth) to create a warm and inviting space for the temporary residents in these buildings. Through GGB's efforts, individuals seeking shelter are able to experience more than just a roof over their heads, more specifically, by living in this positive environment, they are inspired with hope and encouragement as they move forward with their lives.

Target demographics: environments of transitional shelters in the Puget Sound

Geographic areas served: Puget Sound area of Seattle

Programs: Shelter renovations, Art with youth to give back, holiday food and gifts programs