HOLYOKE, Mass. (WWLP)- Girls. Inc. of the Valley hosted Speaking Out, an event with panelists and guests Thursday evening in Holyoke. Their mission is to encourage girls and women to be bold and strong. At the event guests heard from the panelists on some of the top issues that concern both girls and women. The non-profit is inspiring girls to be the next generation of leaders. All of the funds raised at the event including tickets to enter, will support programs that help those involved with Girls Inc. of the Valley. To learn more information or get involved, you can check out their website. Local News Headlines New Department of Labor report shows inflation is down, residents in Hampden County don’t feel it Turners Falls residents voice concerns on water quality Greater Westfield Chamber of Commerce celebrates grand opening of new office in heart of downtown Girls Inc. of the Valley hosts ‘Speaking Out’ WWLP-22News, an NBC affiliate, began broadcasting in March 1953 to provide local news, network, syndicated, and local programming to western Massachusetts. Watch the 22News Digital Edition weekdays at 4 p.m. on WWLP.com.