We want to take a moment to wish everyone a happy and spectacular new year! We believe in your ability to keep your resolutions and make a difference in 2019. Thank you for everything you do! In the world of Girl Scouts, we’re excited to make this the […]
Cookie season is just around the corner. While regular sales don’t begin until January 12, friends and families of Girl Scouts can start ordering their cookies now to help kick off the new year right!
Girl Scouts is an organization with more than 100 years dedicated to building girls of courage, confidence, and character who make the world a better place. Despite our storied history, many misunderstand the purpose of our organization or consider it irrelevant in today’s world. In reality, the need […]
As competition for your girl’s time heats up, it’s easy to dismiss Girl Scouts as not being right for her. Your girl isn’t the girly-girl type, so she wouldn’t enjoy an organization where that’s a big deal. She’s more of a tomboy, so she likely wouldn’t have a […]
Last week, the staff at Girl Scouts of Western New York embraced the holiday spirit with a themed week complete with ugly sweaters, crazy headwear, and hot chocolate! Each day had a unique theme and all the offices were invited to participated. Monday – “Photo Booth” Day – […]
[The post below was written by Donna Dolce, a lifelong Girl Scout] I have always been a Girl Scout and Girl Scouting has been my life blood since joining as a 7 year old Brownie in 1958! Girl Scouting made me the person that I am and contributed […]
The 2018 midterm elections gave women a reason to celebrate: out of the 266 women who ran for office, nearly half of them won their seats for a record-setting number of women in the U.S. Senate and the House of Representatives. Even better? Of those elected to the 116th […]
This article originally appeared on Prevention1st.org This fall Prevention 1st trainers delivered the first sessions of the Leadership Development program in fire safety which they developed for the Girl Scouts of Western New York (GSWNY). Sessions held in Rochester and Buffalo, NY, drew 34 Girl Scout Cadets, from 6th-graders […]
During the holidays, everything seems merry, bright, and filled with joy. At least that might be your experience. For some, it’s a magical season filled with stress surrounding purchasing gifts and family engagements. Others might be in a place where the magic seems far away. Because of this […]
Rebecca Mattison has been a volunteer for Girl Scouts of Western New York for nearly 15 years. During her time, she’s led troops, served as the Service Unit Manager for Sweet Home, and now plans events for the service unit. Recently, the skills she learned from being involved […]
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