Takoma Park YOUTH Chapter
We are Takoma ark Youth Chapter of Edu-GIRLS run completely by teens living in the Takoma Park area. It was started in 2013. That year we raised $500! In the past 12 years, we have raised $75,000 for Edu-GIRLS.
OUR MISSION: We hope to inform our generation about the lack of proper education that is shattering the lives of girls around the world. Our goal is to raise both awareness and funds in our communities. This youth chapter is project based. Students are also able to choose their level of involvement. This is a great opportunity to learn about the pressing issues that are facing our world while making a difference in the lives of many young girls. Furthermore, this allows young people to meet like-minded people who are passionate about similar issues.
Supported By Takoma Bicycle, Middle Eastern Cuisine, Takoma Beverage Company, Tabletop, Salon Jam, House of Musical Traditions, The Covered Market, Cielo Rojo, and Mark’s Kitchen
Customers at our yard sale.
How we raise the money: The Chapter organizes an annual neighborhood yard sale where we sell items donated from friends and neighbors and collect donations from supporters.
The Raffle: In addition, we hold a raffle, where gift certificates from stores in Takoma Park are offered as prizes.
In 2020 when COVID-19 affected our traditional yard sale, we adapted our plans to hold an on-line yard sale, raising $5,875, which was more than we raised in 2019! Thank you to all our supporters.
Visiting Vimukti Girls School:
In the spring of 2016, three founders of Takoma Park Youth Chapter visited Vimukti Girls School in Jaipur, India. We were a little bit baffled because the girls did not look like they lived in slums at all! They were neatly dressed, all had the same nice orange and green uniform, and they were really well behaved.
In the winter of 2025, we had another chance to visit the Vimukti Girls School. This time was more special as we had grown much older and much had changed throughout Edu-Girls. We met some of the ten girls we had been sponsoring. We were astonished how dedicated, ambitious, and hard working the students were. It was an incredibly inspiring experience, especially the visit to the homes of the girls.
Takoma Kids for Edu-GIRLS wash cars at Yard Sale to raise funds.
How you can help: It is really simple. You Can…
Go around your neighborhood collecting unwanted old toys, books, clothes, household appliances, etc. for a charity yard sale.
Invite Y\your neighbors can come and buy stuff. You’d be surprised at how much money you might raise.
Set up lemonade or hot chocolate stands.
Tell your friends, family and relatives about Edu-GIRLS.
For your birthday, ask for people to donate to Edu-GIRLS instead of give presents to you.
Be creative!!
Our Bake Sale with homemade treats from our talented bakers.
Student Service: Edu-GIRLS is able to distribute student service hour forms to students who work to raise money for Edu-GIRLS. Just email your applicable form to info@edugirls.org. Thanks!
Contact Details
takomakidsforedugirls@gmail.com
Naveen - nspmail10@gmail.com
Sejal - sejalmax@gmail.com
Instagram: @takomakidsforedugirls
Naveen Parikh President Sejal Maxfield-Seth Vice President
In 2013, our first year, we were featured in an Indian newspaper. That year we raised $500!
Members of the Edu-GIRLS Youth Chapter wrote a script, recorded edited this video outlining the response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
