AUSTIN, TX (October 2, 2007) � Every day after the last school bell rings, approximately 250 AISD middle school girls stay to participate in the clubGEN after school program. Totaling at nearly 1,000 girls, this is an increase of 400% for The Girls� Empowerment Network of Austin. GENaustin is announcing its expansion and more impactful role to the community with an Open House.

GENaustin invites parents, girls, and active leaders to attend at its new headquarters, located at the Ann Richards School for Young Women Leaders, on Tuesday, October 23 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. The evening includes a free workshop about responding to bullying behavior, �Mean Girls: Survival Strategies for Bullying, Gossip, and Other Hazards of Being a Middle School Girl,� at 6:00 p.m.

clubGEN is a weekly after-school program employing high school girls to be peer mentors for middle school girls. clubGEN provides a safe space on school campuses for middle school aged girls to learn about peer pressure, body image, bullying, critical thinking skills and other issues adolescent girls face today� and high school aged girls gain leadership experience and workforce development. By hiring high school juniors and seniors, GENaustin imbues a sense of earning power and employment potential in young women.