Girls Inc. of York Region

What Girls Inc. of York Region does

Girls Inc. of York Region is a registered Canadian nonprofit charitable organization (Charitable #11880 9508 RR0001) operating as a local affiliate of the national Girls Inc. network, delivering evidence-based youth development programs to girls ages 5–18 across York Region, Ontario. Its program portfolio comprises six core offerings: Summer Camp 2026 (ages 5–13 at Poplar Bank Public School, Newmarket), Leaders in Training Camp 2026 (ages 14–18), free After School Programs delivered through school-board partnerships, In School Workshops (transition to high school, healthy relationships, self-confidence, mental health), Evening and Weekend Programs across Aurora, Newmarket, Holland Landing, and Georgina, and a Holiday Hamper Program for families in economic need. Programs are delivered directly at school sites and community centers via partnerships with the York Region District School Board, York Catholic District School Board, and community organizations including Canadian Mental Health Association York Region/South Simcoe and York Region Food Network.

Revenue is generated through three streams: (1) donations and charitable contributions via CanadaHelps and the Champions for Girls giving society ($1,000+/year recurring), (2) program and camp fees ($160–$180/week for summer camp, $5/session for Girls Club, with subsidies), and (3) corporate, foundation, and government grants from the Ministry of Sport, Tourism and Culture, Ontario Trillium Foundation, United Way Greater Toronto, Service Canada, BMO, Canadian Tire Jumpstart, iA Financial Group, Peter Gilgan Foundation, and others. The organization states that 86¢ of every dollar raised goes directly to programming for girls. Governance is provided by an 11-person Board of Directors chaired by Lisa Termaine, with day-to-day leadership under Executive Director Barbara Wallace and a small staff team including an Operations Manager, Program Manager, and Social Work Manager. The organization relocated its headquarters to 154 Wellington St E., Aurora, ON in 2025.

Name

Girls Inc. of York Region

Legal name

Girls Incorporated of York Region

Website

https://girlsincyork.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Girls Inc. of York Region is a registered Canadian nonprofit and local affiliate of the national Girls Inc. network, delivering evidence-based youth development programs—including summer camp, leadership training, after-school, and in-school workshops—to girls ages 5–18 across York Region, Ontario, funded by donations, grants, and program fees.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth Development Services

NAICS

Child Care Services (624410), Child and Youth Services (62411), Educational Services (611)

SIC

Services-Child Day Care Services (8351), Services-Educational Services (8200), Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000)

akta.pro primary industry

School-Age Wraparound Childcare Centers (Holiday/Break Care) (EDACAAAL)

Keywords

• Girls youth development
• Youth leadership programs
• Summer camp programs
• After-school programming
• Nonprofit youth services

Headquarters

HQ city

Aurora

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Contributions: Individual donors contribute through the organization's donation platforms, with 86 cents of every dollar raised going directly to programming for girls. The organization operates the Champions for Girls giving society requiring $1,000+ annual donations.
2. Camp and Program Fees: Summer camp programs charge $160-180/week for members and non-members, with subsidies available for qualifying families. Leadership in Training programs similarly charge $160-180/week with Session 3 discounted pricing.
3. Corporate and Foundation Grants: The organization receives funding from government bodies (Ministry of Sport, Tourism and Culture, Ontario Trillium Foundation, Service Canada), corporations (BMO, Canadian Tire Jumpstart, iA Financial Group), and foundations (Peter Gilgan Foundation, Ontario Trillium Foundation).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Girls Inc. of York Region delivers direct-service youth development programming for girls ages 5-18 across York Region, Ontario. The core offerings include summer day camps, leaders-in-training camps, free after-school programs, in-school workshops, evening/weekend community programs, and holiday hamper support, all designed to build confidence, leadership, academic success, and physical/mental health in a safe, pro-girl environment.

Product overview

Girls Inc. of York Region is a nonprofit organization offering evidence-based youth development programs in a safe, pro-girl environment. The organization's program portfolio includes Summer Camp (ages 5-13), Leaders in Training Camp for teens (ages 14-18), After School Programs at schools throughout York Region, In School Workshops covering topics like mental health and healthy relationships, Evening and Weekend Programs in multiple communities, and the Holiday Hamper Program for families in need. Funded by the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport (MTCS), United Way of Toronto York Region, and various foundation partners, these programs aim to inspire girls to be Strong, Smart, and Bold while focusing on the needs of those from vulnerable communities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Summer Camp 2026

Quantifiable outcome

• 87% of Girls Inc. girls graduate on time, far exceeding the national average
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• York Region District School Board (YRDSB)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional school board partnership enabling in-school workshops and lunch programs across York Region schools.
• York Catholic District School Board (YCDSB)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCatholic school board partnership enabling program delivery in Catholic schools across York Region.
• Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) York Region/South SimcoecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partner supporting mental health programming and resources for girls participating in Girls Inc. programs.
• York Region Food NetworkminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity organization supporting healthy eating initiatives and nutrition education within Girls Inc. programming.
• Linking GeorginaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partnership supporting program delivery in the Georgina area including Georgina Island.
• Girls Inc. Head OfficecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational organization providing thought leadership, resources, curriculum, and programming frameworks to the York Region affiliate through accelerate Cohort 5 and Leadership Program Grant.
• Pickering CollegeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndependent school providing educational partnership and support.
• Canadian Red CrossminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational humanitarian organization partnership for Strengthening Community Capacity to Support Mental Health and Wellbeing.
• York University Faculty of HealthminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partnership supporting research and data initiatives.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Girls Inc. (National Organization): The parent national organization and operator of the 75-affiliate network. It is the most direct comparable as the umbrella body that provides curriculum, research, and brand support to the York Region affiliate, sharing the same mission, programming framework, and target demographic.
• YWCA Canada: Federated national nonprofit with local chapters delivering girls' and women's empowerment programs, including after-school and leadership programming. Comparable in mission focus on gender equity, multi-program portfolio, and reliance on government and donor funding.

Direct peers

• Girl Guides of Canada: National girls-only youth development organization offering programming, leadership training, and outdoor experiences for girls across Canada. Comparable in gender-specific focus, age demographic (ages 5-18), and youth empowerment mission, with similar volunteer-driven and donation-supported funding model.
• Boys & Girls Clubs of Canada: National youth development nonprofit operating after-school programs, summer camps, and leadership programming for children and youth across Canada. Highly comparable mission, delivery model (school and community-based), and funding structure (grants, donations, fees), though co-ed rather than girls-only.
• 4-H Canada: National youth development organization providing leadership, camp, and skill-building programs for young people across Canada. Comparable in delivering youth leadership programming through community/club-based models, with corporate sponsorship and modest program fees as funding streams.
• Big Brothers Big Sisters of Canada: National youth mentoring nonprofit with local agencies providing one-to-one and group mentoring for youth. Comparable in delivering youth development outcomes through community-based programming, school partnerships, and donor-supported funding, with similar measurable outcome metrics.

Others

• Canadian Mental Health Association - York Region: Existing partner organization providing mental health programming in the same region. Comparable as a York Region nonprofit delivering mental health and youth-support services, and a current collaborator rather than direct competitor.

Regional players

• Pathways for Children, Youth and Families of York Region: York Region-based nonprofit providing youth and family services including children's mental health and developmental programs. Strong geographic overlap with Girls Inc. of York Region, and similar nonprofit funding model with government contracts and donations.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks4 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/girls_inc_yr
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@girlsincofyorkregion8238
• Facebookfacebook.com/girlsinc.yorkregion
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/girls-inc-of-york-region
• Instagraminstagram.com/girlsincyork/?hl=en

Compliance2 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

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