Community Invited to Participate in Oct. 4 Rally and New EmpowerHER Market
What: Hundreds of girls and community members will gather on Saturday, Oct. 4 to celebrate International Day of the Girl. Girls Inc. of Tarrant County (GITC) invites the media and the community to join the festivities at Texas Wesleyan University.
This free, annual, family-friendly event will showcase the talent and leadership of local girls through a high-energy pep rally, performances from area drumlines and hands-on activities. It will also mark the debut of the EmpowerHER Market, giving attendees a chance to shop local, women-owned businesses and support young entrepreneurs.
In the past, the Day of the Girl celebration has been held in downtown Fort Worth during the week. This is the first time the event will be held on a Saturday, making it a more family-friendly atmosphere. In addition to celebrating Day of the Girl, this is an opportunity for GITC to share information about their signature, year-round Future Ready and Entrepreneurship programs, which prepare girls to thrive in school, career and life. From STEM exploration and financial literacy to public speaking and first-job readiness, these programs build a strong local pipeline of future leaders.
“Day of the Girl is our favorite snapshot of what girls can do when a community believes in them,” said Jennifer Limas, President and CEO of Girls Inc. of Tarrant County. “We see girls who are strong, smart, bold, resilient, curious, collaborative and compassionate. They are ready to lead, and this event gives everyone a chance to cheer them on.”
**The United Nations recognizes the International Day of the Girl, as a day when groups come together under the shared goal of supporting opportunities for girls everywhere.
Event Highlights
● Noon Rally: The DNA of a Girls Inc. Girl celebrating the character traits we nurture every day: Respect, Confidence, Emotional Intelligence, Kindness, Critical Thinking and Self-Advocacy.
● Live Drumline from local high schools to kick off and spark energy.
● EmpowerHER Market: Shop and support youth entrepreneurs from GITC’s summer camp alongside local small businesses
● Free and Open to the Public: Community members and GITC families are encouraged to participate.
Call for Partners
Limited sponsorships remain for the event. Companies and/or individuals interested in supporting girls’ leadership and seeing our mission in action can contact Jennifer Limas at jlimas@girlsinctarrant.org or (817) 319-5571.
Saturday, Oct. 4, 2025
11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
(Rally at 12 p.m.) RSVP: https://wl.donorperfect.net/weblink/weblink.aspx?name=E99341&id=17
Texas Wesleyan University (in front of the library)
1201 Wesleyan St.
Fort Worth, Texas 76105
About Girls Inc. of Tarrant County
Girls Inc. of Tarrant County inspires girls to be strong, smart, and bold through research-based programs and mentorship. GITC’s Future Ready and Entrepreneurship pathways build confidence, academic success, and career readiness so girls can lead in classrooms, workplaces, and communities. Learn more at girlsinctarrant.org.
