Program Overview GOTRC uses a 12-week curriculum that employs running as a vehicle to teach girls age 8-14 about healthy habits and behaviors – giving them a “tool belt” to address the social, mental and emotional challenges affecting this age group. At the end of each season, the girls, along with coaches, family, friends and community runners, participate in the Girls on the Run 5k as their capstone achievement. The 5k offers the girls a tangible experience of healthy goal-setting and success, and lays the foundation for fututre achievement. The overall goal is to empower girls with the confidence, character and skills they need to become strong, healthy women. GOTR-Chicago by the Numbers: Fiscal Year 2011-2012 Fall Number.of.Sites. Number.of.Programs. Number.of.Girls. 60. 89. 1,170. Spring 249. 456. 6,117. Total 309 545 7,287 Program Breakdown by Ethnicity HIgh 23.6% High 22% Medium 21.6% Medium 27% Low 54% Low 51% Program Breakdown by Income Unknown 2% Other 7% Latina 31% Caucasian 41% Asian 4% African American 15% Date Organization Formed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . August,.1999 Operating Budget . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,325,000 Staff. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.FT Governing Board. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15.Members . Amount of Scholarships and Subsidies Distributed. . . . . $761,000 . Income Sources Other 1% Other 3% Special Events 23% Special Events 17% Earned Income 33% Earned Income 47% Corporate Foundation Corporate/Foundation 12% 16% Individuals 27% Individuals 21% Fundraising 17% Administration 12% Scholarships and program costs 71% Expense Breakdown so hard my belly hurts