$148K in expenses

Girls on the run of the flint hills is an activity based youth development program designed to develop and enhance 8-13 year old girl' social, psychological , and physical competencies to successfully navigate life experiences. The character building program instills self-esteem through life skills development, mentoring relationships. And physical training through collaboration with girls and their parents, schools, volunteers, staff, and the community. The program is held in the fall, spring and summer. All income levels, backgrounds, and athletic abilities are serviced. Teams meet twice a week, led by specially trained volunteer coaches and includes lessons dealing with issues such as body image , negative self talk, peer pressure, gratitude , and healthy decisions. Each season culminates in a 5k event focusing on the girls and their accomplishments during the program. The races are open to the public and serve to engage the community in our mission .for the fiscal year ended june 30, 2025 the organization served 498 girls and engaged 367 volunteers. In addition, approximately 177 of our program participants were given full or partial scholarships.