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Sixty Years Strong At Girls Inc. of Greater Chattanooga

Girls Inc. poster
Girls Inc. of Greater Chattanooga

Girls Inc. of Chattanooga seeks - in its own words - “to inspire and equip all girls to be strong, smart and bold leaders in their families, their communities and society.”

The nonprofit is celebrating 60 years - and raising money during a 60-day campaign now in progress.

Toccorra Johnson-Petersen is CEO of Girls Inc. of Chattanooga - and Taylor Hixson is its chief development officer.

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