Girls Inc. is a national nonprofit youth organization established in 1864. Nationwide, the organization affects the lives of approximately 500,000 girls in more than 100 cities annually. We have provided educational programs to millions of girls, particularly those in high-risk and underserved areas.
Established locally in 1981, Girls Inc. of St. Louis has relocated three times to accommodate expanding membership. In 2004, the agency moved to the Nelson Center, its permanent home in the City of Northwoods in North St. Louis County. Formerly the Ascension St. Paul School building, the facility has the capacity to serve 550 to 600 girls.