After a March storm tore the roof off its gym and forced it out of its Richmond building, Girls Inc. of Wayne County found temporary shelter at the Richmond Senior Center.
With repairs now complete, the girls and staff celebrated moving back home during an Oct. 8 open house.
Joshua Smith captured these photos for the Western Wayne News.
Girls Inc. had their open house on Oct. 8. Photos by Joshua Smith 
Girls Inc. had their open house on Oct. 8. Photos by Joshua Smith 
Girls Inc. member Josephine talks to visitors about the robot program during an open house at Girls Inc. to show renovations Thursday, October 8, 2026. 
Carlee, left, and Ivy show visitors the kindergarten to first grade room during an open house at Girls Inc. Thursday, October 8, 2026. 
Girls Inc. had their open house on Oct. 8. Photos by Joshua Smith 
Girls Inc. had their open house on Oct. 8. Photos by Joshua Smith 
Girls Inc. had their open house on Oct. 8. Photos by Joshua Smith
A version of this article appeared in the October 14 2026 print edition of the Western Wayne News.