Explore AFG

How We Do It

Unique Programs That Work

Alternatives For Girls delivers three key services to homeless and high-risk girls and young women: AFG Prevention; the AFG Shelter and Transition to Independent Living  Program; and AFG Outreach.  AFG programming is designed to address both the immediate and long-term needs of the young women we serve, empower them to seek and make positive choices, and affect lasting and meaningful change in their lives.

Qualified Staff

AFG employs highly-qualified staff members, plus interns and volunteers, who deliver services to participants (programs) or who help manage the organization (development, finance, HR).

Volunteers Who Care

More than 300 volunteers are currently helping Alternatives For Girls accomplish its mission. These generous people give their time, talents, energy, expertise, and often their funds, to a wide range of projects, programs and initiatives. From serving on the AFG Board of Directors to teaching workshops, managing our Web site, stuffing envelopes, and helping out with special events, volunteers provide a needed source of support to AFG.

Financial Support

Fifty percent of funding for Alternatives For Girls’ programs is provided by federal, state, county and city grants. Another 25 percent comes from private foundations. Corporations and individual donors contribute the final 25 percent. AFG also receives in-kind contributions, including the donation of services (e.g., printing, graphic design), materials (e.g., craft supplies, books) and equipment (e.g., computers) and more.

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Michelle: Too crowded to matter

I came from a family of 11 foster children. I didn’t think I mattered to anyone and I was angry all the time.

People thought I was a deaf-mute. Now I talk all the time!

You know when you get to some point in life, there is only one way to go and that is up.

This environment is so inviting and welcoming. Everyone here is trying to better themselves and you can see the change in people. You can see the change in me.

Staff are respectful and push us when we need it. I have learned not to resent it here like I did with my mother at home. I know people only want me to do my best.

I feel like a void in my life has been filled. I didn’t think anybody cared but I know they do now. I am heading for college in the fall in North Carolina. I know I am going to make it!