Lower Eastside Girls Club

I think the girls club is a good thing and they seem to be helping the community a lot however all of the state of the art technology installed at 101 ave D (like planetarium and radio studio) I wonder how much the girls used. It seems to be a waste of money that was put into all fancy technology when the girls really do not have access to it. What kind of use are you putting to the globe theater etc built for the girls? It seems like the money could have put to help the girls in the club rather than all the frills.

They give out pantry to whoever they know!!! I went today November 22nd and the Caucasian girl that was at the door refuses to serve me Pantry because I was not on a list!! Happy Thanksgiving to those who were served!!!

I volunteered at the Lower Eastside Girls Club with my company and was impressed by their high-tech, beautiful space and abundance of programs. Whether it's a sewing class (with the sales of crafts going towards other club programming) to gardening on the roof to working in the bio lab, LEGC really does serve the community.

Girls club is a best place to be for girls to unite and become one and have fun do things with each other and go on great trips and see cool people and yes.And everyday when a girl walks in she knows that she's going g to she a great time.😊😊👌👌

What an amazing space for LES and East Village girls. Glad to have had a chance to tour the location and hear about the wonderful work being done.

Clean and well maintained!!! The young ladies look like they were having a pizza party!

A much needed haven to propel these girls upward. They need it in this area more than ever .

Great place to bring your girls to ha v e safe recreation

The Lower East Side Girls Club is one of the nicest looking non-profit facilities that I have visited in a very long time. The forefront of their mission is to provide girls + young women in middle school and high school with resources/programs around art, leadership, entrepreneurship, wellness, science, etc. all within a "safe haven" type of environment. Giving participants opportunities to be creative, to be inspired, to be innovative, to dream and to shape their goals within the L.E.S. Girls Club supportive environment definitely falls in line with the words "Joy, Power, Responsiblity"they have boldly displayed near the front entrance. After greetings from the person at the front desk, it was great to see the gorgeous lobby which had a welcome/receptionist desk, the " Respect Art + Community Gallery and their cafe area. Girls are encouraged to "Smile" as this is brightly highlighted near the cafe section (something we should all be doing a bit more every day). Everything is so magnificent from the artwork on the walls along the 1st floor back area to the Kiki Smith Sculpture Garden and Baker Hall (dedicated to several people w/ last name Baker including the legendary Josephine Baker). Cool art decor in the 1st floor bathroom. I was delighted to come here to attend the Tough Broads Film Festival last month (October 11 - October 14). On 10/14/18 there was a viewing of the film "What Happened Miss Simone?" In L.E.S Girls Clubs' lovely Planetarium. Based on Civil Right Activist/Classically Trained Pianist/Singer/Songwriter Nina Simone's life. It is truly a moving film as one learns about her enduring domestic violence within her marital union and being diagnosed w/ Bipolar Disorder....all the while having the power to continue and endure regardless of obstacles that were placed in her way. Rest In Peace Nina Simone....she is gone but is never forgotten. Once the film ended, everyone proceeded back downstairs to enjoy complimentary wine and snacks. Of course I got distracted by the 2nd Floor Bathroom...Why? Because it is so Beautiful. Blue, purple, white, with hints of green and other colors of paint were used on the walls and seating bench to create a galaxy themed aesthetic w/ stars, skies, the earth, etc. Purposely spectacularly fragmented mirrors and objects such as red, blue, purple marbles + paint were added around the sink area to complete the bathroom's galaxy inspired masterpiece. I was told that the girls and young women like to take lots of selfies in this bathroom and I can kind of understand-lol. After talking to a few people and having some refreshments, I gathered information on their volunteer opportunities. The L.E.S. Girls Club has received funding to expand and there will a woman's empowerment group componemt implemented next year. L.E.S. Girls Club is one of the many extraordinary non-profits for those want to be a mentor for girls and young women.

This is an amazing organization that provides girls with incredible opportunities. The staff is warm and welcoming!

I was excited to find a place where my 11 year old daughter could flourish and be in a positive atmosphere; but talking to the Programs Director Samantha Waite was discouraging. She did not return any of my phone calls, did not give a tour or explain what the girls club mission is about or what activities are offered. I emailed her several times and she would only say just come in as if she couldn't be bothered with talking to me. When I did show up no one asked my name except one person who was a counselor. No Samantha, it was all confusing. No one talked to me about the classes it was just sign up! I finally talked to A wonderful man by the name of Ricky who gave me a tour and explained what the girls club is all about and all that it has to offer. When I complained about Ms. Waite he told me that she needs to learn to talk to the parents and take time to do things correctly. Finally someone who understood what I was saying. I talked to another parent and another person who told me that everyone complains about Ms. Waites attitude towards the parents. Why have someone working in an environment that is about positive attitude and she herself doesn't have one?! When she finally returned my phone calls she said, "Hi this is Sam". She acted as if we were friends, she was very unprofessional. How can anyone who shows such disinterest in a truly rewarding job be given the title of Programs Director? It's worth going but Ask for someone who cares, ask to speak to anyone else but Ms. Waite because she won't tell you anything, ignore you and then act as if it never happened.