GirlTrek wrapped up a successful trip to Dallas County on Saturday.

The organization held three events: a community canvass, did a community walk and hosted a block party at Riverfront Park. T-shirts were given away at the event to the first 30 people who signed up.

GirlTrek co-founder Morgan Dixon said she was pleased with the response in the Queen City.

“We received a warm welcome from some of the city’s leaders: Ainka Jackson, councilwoman Jannie Thomas and Callie Greer,” Dixon said.

Greer, a community organizer in Selma, shared ways to handle grief with GirlTrek.

“We are allowed to heal differently,” Greer said. “Don’t waste your pain because it costs too much. It’s until you get a connection for yourself.”

GirlTrek, the largest public health nonprofit and movement in the nation for African-American women and girls and has over 170,000 members spread worldwide, made an impact on some Selma residents.

Selma resident Ashley Irvin applauded GirlTrek promoting a healthier lifestyle. Irvin graduated from Selma High in 2008 and Tuskegee University three years later. She currently works at International Paper.

“It’s about getting healthy and getting our lives back,” Irvin said. “I love the energy GirlTrek brings. You need that type of energy to get people involved.”

Anointed Food Services, a food service in Selma, catered the event. Anointed Food Services, which opened five months ago, is owned by Roosevelt Johnson and his wife, Tressa Johnson.

“It’s a great opportunity to be part of this event,” Roosevelt Johnson said. “GirlTrek is promoting a healthy lifestyle change.”