Girls on the Run Indiana Crossroads
Non-profit OrganizationsIndiana, United States11-50 Employees
Girls on the Run Indiana Crossroads is a non-profit organization based in Griffith, Indiana, that runs a character development program for girls in grades 3 through 8 in Northwest Indiana. The program combines running and walking activities with life skills education, including topics such as healthy eating, leadership, goal setting, cooperation, and inner beauty, delivered through 90-minute lessons. It serves preteen girls and includes volunteer participation, aiming to help participants build confidence and foster friendships during a key developmental period. The organization operates as an affiliate of Girls on the Run International, a network of locations across the United States and Canada, and is part of the broader non-profit sector focused on youth development. A notable collaboration in its recent history includes a partnership with Dick’s Sporting Goods to support event logistics and packet pickup in the region. The group identifies itself as part of the estimated regional presence of Girls on the Run within Northwest Indiana and is connected to a national 501(c)(3) framework dedicated to empowering girls to pursue their dreams.