OMAHA, Neb. —

Girls Inc. broke ground on a new facility.

The expanded Emma Lozier Center will enhance services for south Omaha girls.

It's located next to South High School.

The updated 36,000-square-foot center will be nearly five times larger than the current south Omaha center, and it will accommodate 300 girls.

"This new center will be a place where girls like me and so many others can learn and grow and discover our strengths," said Sofia Villa.

Currently, there is a campaign to raise the final $2.7 million of the $35 million project goal.

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