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When Young Girls Overcome Obstacles

Niki Kelly on Providing Opportunities After Hurricane Michael

Posted Feb 22, 2019

Girls Incorporated of Bay County delivers educational and life-changing programs to assist young girls in becoming smarter, bolder, and more independent. Unfortunately, Hurricane Matthew blasted the region in late-2018, derailing much of the organization’s programs, but it also presented some new opportunities. Executive Director, Niki Kelly, explains how they were able to overcome these serious barriers. Interview recorded: February 13^th, 2019

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