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Every Girl Matters Day | Oct 11, 2022

2022-10-08T19:53:41-07:00

Today marks our 10^th year of marking this day as Every Girl Matters Day in conjunction with the Day of the Girl. It has been an amazing journey and has taught us many lessons along the way. Standing up for what you believe in and for others can be challenging in so many ways, but we believe using our voice and advocating for positive change is our responsibility.

Over the past 10 years we have been able to be an advocate for equal opportunities for girls and help shape our communities through various ways including: education & dialogue, inspiration through art, care drives, scholarships, and community advocacy for making a better world by changing our thinking and through our actions.

For this year’s Every Girl Matters Day, we gifted a Chromebook to a deserving Abbotsford youth, in addition we will be working with local and abroad organizations to help provide useful items for women and girls.

If you would like to get involved or contribute, please reach out. Thank you so much to our community members that have been dedicated supporters to allow us to work towards creating more equal societies and making a difference in our own way. 💕

Every Girl Matters Day | October 11, 2021

2021-09-30T19:42:17-07:00

This year we mark our 9^th Annual Every Girl Matters Day in a quieter manner. Due to current health restrictions, we planned to mark this day individually yet collectively but not with an in-person event.

The health and safety of our community members is of utmost importance to us. We do look forward to bringing back our free in person community event when health restrictions have been lifted and we have moved past this pandemic.

The provincial health authority imposed further restrictions on the Fraser East health delivery area on Sept 28, stating that COVID patients were putting a strain on local hospitals.

The rules include strict restrictions on unvaccinated individuals attending both social and organized gatherings in Abbotsford, Agassiz, Harrison, Hope, Chilliwack, and Mission.

For the safety of our attendees and volunteers we decided it would be best to mark this day in this manner. We hope that you take the time to reflect in your own way on how better to create more equitable societies for all.

We did change the language around the proclamation for this year’s event, to include the following:

“Special focus is being paid to Indigenous and 2SLGBTQ+ girls who are statistically more likely to experience violence against them than other demographic groups, and where the federal, provincial and territorial governments are committed to working together to ensure marginalized women and girls reclaim their power and place in Canadian society.”

We do anticipate gifting a Chromebook this year to a deserving Abbotsford youth, stay tuned for that. In addition, we will be working with local and abroad organizations to help provide useful care packs for women and girls.

If you would like to get involved or contribute, please reach out. Thank you so much to our community members that have been dedicated supporters to allow us to work towards creating more equal societies and making a difference in our own way.

Every Girl Matters Day | October 11, 2020

2020-09-14T19:42:17-07:00

You are invited to join us for our eighth annual "Every Girl Matters Day," on Oct 11, 2020. The British Columbia government has officially proclaimed this day as Every Girl Matters in conjunction with the United Nations "Day of the Girl." A day to recognize the global rights of girls around the world.

This year, GirlKIND and The Reach are celebrating the 8th Every Girl Matters Day with our Kindness Matters contest, a physically-distant community art project, and a virtual celebration that will take place on October 11th.

Download and print a Kindness Matters Contest submission form then complete the form by adding your story of kindness during COVID-19. Share your story of kindness during these pandemic times. Perhaps you were a recipient of an act of kindness or maybe you showed kindness to someone and helped make their lives a little brighter. We want to hear your story! First, second and third place winners will be announced.

Bring your story to The Reach between September 15 and October 7; the first 50 submissions dropped off to The Reach in person will receive a care bag!

While at The Reach, participate in the Community Heart Project by adding words of encouragement to pre-cut paper hearts that will be displayed in the atrium. Finally, tune in to The Reach's Facebook Live on Sunday, October 11 where the winners will be revealed in our virtual Every Girl Matters celebration! Grand prize is a Samsung Galaxy Tablet!

Join us as we empower, educate, inspire and work in solidarity for change within our community.

This is a FREE COMMUNITY EVENT. Brought to you in partnership between GirlKIND and The Reach.

The event is on Oct 11^th from 1pm-2pm at The Reach Gallery Museum | 32388 Veterans Way in Abbotsford.

Every Girl Matters Day | October 11, 2019

2019-09-19T19:42:17-07:00

You are invited to join us for our seventh annual "Every Girl Matters Day," on Oct 11, 2019. The British Columbia government has officially proclaimed this day as Every Girl Matters in conjunction with the United Nations "Day of the Girl." A day to recognize the global rights of girls around the world.

Come out and take part and create an inspirational quote magnet, all supplies will be provided. Write down your favorite quote or inspiring words and affix to a magnet, colour it and make it your own! Bring your creativity.

In addition, we will also be having a draw where one lucky winner will take home a Samsung Galaxy. The first 50 attendees walk away with SWAG Bags!!!! Don’t miss out!

**No purchase is necessary to enter draw, one entry per person. Winner must be present on the day of the draw/event on Oct 11, 2019 at The Reach. If your name is drawn and you are NOT present then another name will be drawn until a winner is confirmed.**

Join us as we empower, educate, inspire and work in solidarity for change within our community.

Refreshments will be provided. This is FREE COMMUNITY EVENT. Brought to you in partnership between GirlKIND and The Reach.

The event is from 5pm-6pm at The Reach Gallery Museum | 32388 Veterans Way in Abbotsford.

Every Girl Matters Day | Oct 11, 2018

2018-09-15T11:03:22-07:00

You are invited to join us for our sixth annual "Every Girl Matters Day," on Oct 11, 2018. The British Columbia government has officially proclaimed this day as Every Girl Matters in conjunction with the United Nations "Day of the Girl." A day to recognize the global rights of girls around the world.

Come out and take part in our “Sticky Notes Project,” write down your favorite quote or inspiring words (everything will be provided) in this collaborative community art project. The notes will be posted on display at the Reach for the month of October; they later will be converted into a book.

In addition, we will also be having a draw where one lucky winner will take home a Samsung Galaxy. The first 50 attendees walk away with SWAG Bags!!!! Don’t miss out!

**No purchase is necessary to enter draw, one entry per person. Winner must be present on the day of the draw/event on Oct 11, 2018 at The Reach. If your name is drawn and you are NOT present then another name will be drawn until a winner is confirmed.**

Join us as we empower, educate, inspire and work in solidarity for change within our community.

Refreshments will be provided. This is FREE COMMUNITY EVENT. Brought to you in partnership between GirlKIND and The Reach.

The event is from 4pm-5pm at The Reach Gallery Museum | 32388 Veterans Way in Abbotsford.

Every Girl Matters Day | Oct 11, 2017

2017-09-14T06:23:57-07:00

You are invited to join us for our fifth annual "Every Girl Matters Day," on Oct 11, 2017. The British Columbian government has officially proclaimed this day as Every Girl Matters in conjunction with the United Nations "Day of the Girl." A day to recognize the global rights of girls around the world.

Come join us!! There will be a live performance by the band “Her Brothers.” They are an alternative rock band who are standing up for women and girls by spreading their message through their music. Described as “high energy rock with an intense longing for meaning.

Join us as we empower, educate, inspire and work in solidarity for change within our community.

Come take part in our canvas art project, individuals will be able create their own pieces of inspirational quotes on canvas which they can take home. All supplies will be provided.

Coffee and cake will be served, this is FREE COMMUNITY EVENT. This event is brought to you by the partnership between GirlKIND and The Reach.

The event is from 4pm-6pm at The Reach Gallery Museum | 32388 Veterans Way in Abbotsford.

Every Girl Matters Day | Oct 11, 2016

2016-09-17T12:07:09-07:00

You are invited to join us for our fourth annual "Every Girl Matters Day," on Oct 11, 2016. The British Colombian government has officially proclaimed this day as Every Girl Matters in conjunction with the United Nations "Day of the Girl." A day to recognize the global rights of girls around the world.

Come take part in our Every Girl Matters Video Campaign! You are invited to make a difference by having your say as to: WHY EVERY GIRL MATTERS?

We will be shooting on location asking the public this very question. This is a way for you to take part in a bigger montage of voices that are working for change and helping to create a better world where girls’ rights matter.

There will be a special live performance by the talented & poetic: Saint Solider. Join us as we empower, educate, inspire and work in solidarity for change within our community.

Our community art project includes our Handmade with Love Project. Take part in our art project where you can literally get your hands involved as we welcome you to help us create a tapestry of hand painted art with heartfelt messages on our social banner.

Coffee and cake will be served, this is FREE COMMUNITY EVENT. This event is brought to you by the partnership between GirlKIND and The Reach and Sipp Chai.

The event is from 4pm-6pm at The Reach Gallery Museum | 32388 Veterans Way in Abbotsford.

Every Girl Matters Day | Oct 11, 2015

2015-09-22T10:46:17-07:00

You are invited to join us for our third annual "Every Girl Matters Day," on Oct 11, 2015. The British Colombian government has officially proclaimed this day as Every Girl Matters in conjunction with the United Nations "Day of the Girl." A day to recognize the global rights of girls around the world. Join us as we present a special guest speaker who will be sharing her inspiring story. Our community art project includes creating handmade mason jar lanterns which you can take home & keep a candle burning to remind yourself that EVERY GIRL MATTERS. Coffee and cake will be served, this is FREE COMMUNITY EVENT. This event is brought to you by the partnership between GirlKIND and The Reach Gallery Museum in Abbotsford, BC. A special thank you to Sipp Chai for their support and contribution.