Giolai
Giolai empowering girls
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is a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to enhancing the future for girls 11 to 18 who come from disadvantaged backgrounds. We help these girls to become responsible, self-reliant and successful students who will grow into equally successful adults and members of their communities.
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Female Mentors Needed

September 1st, 2009

We are looking to expand the number of girls we serve in Mt. Vernon and need female mentors who can meet with the girls after school on Tuesdays from 2:30 to 4:30pm.  We are hoping to match over 40 girls with positive student and adult role models.  Won’t you consider being a mentor? Applications will [...]

New Book on Etiquette and Leadership!

August 25th, 2009

Executive Director Pamela Minyard was selected as one of the leading experts in etiquette and leadership for the new book, Executive Etiquette Power.  This is the essential resource to building professional confidence, making a great impression and solidifying your leadership skills with every business encounter. Discover what you need to know to advance your career from North [...]

Pamela Minyard chosen by the WNBA as an “Inspiring Woman”

July 22nd, 2009

Giolai founder, Pamela Minyard will be an honoree at the Inspiring Women Night hosted by the New York Liberty on Thursday, July 23 at Madison Square Garden when the team takes on the Sacramento Monarchs. The Liberty will honor 13 women who are pioneers of local non-profit organizations that empower the lives of women and [...]

Bridging the Digital Divide

June 18th, 2009

On June 18, 2009 Giolai organization gave ten (10)Giolai GLAM girls from New Rochelle High School Dell desktop computers with flat screen monitors.  Congratulations ladies!!!! 

Giolai GLAM Girls Win Essay Contest

June 6th, 2009

Congratulations to Emily George (1st place winner) and Sandra Honigman (2nd place winner) of this years Sister-to-Sister International, Inc. United Nation Essay Contest.  Seventeen Giolai GLAM girls attended this event which had over 60 students from Westchester County Schools.  We thank Cheryl Brannan and her organization for always providing the girls with a global mission!

Pamela Minyard Awarded at First-Ever Founders’ Day Celebrated by Mercy College

October 26th, 2008

Mercy College Celebrates Founder’s Day
October 27, 2008- Dobbs Ferry, NY – October 26, 2008 marked a special occasion for Mercy College, alumni, faculty, staff and friends. The day-long celebration commemorated the beginning of a new College legacy, Founders’ Day.
Mary “Mimi” Lyon, widow of Frank Lyon, received the College’s inaugural Founders’ Day Medal. This award [...]

Journal News – “Yonkers student attends program at Yale”

July 31st, 2006

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