The Girls Dig Deeper Initiative (GDDI) is hosting its third annual Summer in the City Learning Experience for teenage girls (ages 13-17) at the Rosa Jackson Community Center (1211 Maynard Street) from July 12-27. Registration is now open and can the registration link can be found here.
This experience is designed to elevate you girls’ mindsets and promote positive behavior through engaging activities and meaningful discussions. The themes for the week include: Career Development, STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math), Community and Leadership, Sports & Health, Art of Expression, and more.
“Girls Dig Deeper Initiative Summer Learning Experience highlights the importance of keeping youth safe, building healthy connections, friendships and staying engaged during the summer with our GDDI Summer Bucket List of events,” said GDDI Founder and Executive Director Najiva Timothee.
All teen girls will receive school supplies at the end of the experience. Girls who attend ALL summer sessions during the experience will receive a $25 gift card.
GDDI, through Macon Violence Prevention, has offered the Dig Deep Series for teen girls, a mentorship program for girls, money management classes, community wellness and leadership events, teen mental health & conflict resolution seminars, and more. Between 2022 and 2026, GDDI received $52,667 in grant funding from (MVP) through the Community Foundation of Central Georgia.
About the Macon Violence Prevention Program
Macon Violence Prevention is an evidence-based, multifaceted program created to address public safety in Macon-Bibb County. Supported and funded by the consolidated government, MVP is a community-wide effort that brings together elected officials, community leaders and representatives from more than 20 agencies, organizations, and departments.
The MVP program operates under the guidance of the MVP Strategic Plan, which was created in June of 2021 by community stakeholders and violent crime experts. The plan combines data and research with community feedback to identify and implement proven solutions that reduce violent crime and strengthen the community over time.
Since its inception, more than $2.5 million has been granted to local nonprofit and community organizations. From 2022 to 2024, the Macon-Bibb homicide rate dropped by 45%, and the youth homicide rate fell by 87% between 2022 and 2024.