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Girls Build

Community organization · Clatsop County

Last verified Jun 2026

About

Girls Build is a Portland-based nonprofit, founded in 2016, that inspires confidence in girls ages 8 to 15 through the building trades. Programs cover carpentry, electrical, plumbing, roofing, painting, auto and bike mechanics, and more via summer camps and after-school workshops, including camps on Oregon's North Coast. Scholarships and a foster-care pathway are available. Register for camps through the website.

Communities centered

Youth

Services offered

Employment support

Who it's for

Youth under 18

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