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 […]
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 […]
We want to take a moment to thank everyone who participated in #GivingTuesday and made it an overwhelming success, both for Girl Scouts of Western New York and the non-profit world as a whole. Early results indicate that donations increased by nearly 40% over last year, for a […]
The Volunteer Toolkit (VTK) is one of the most valuable resources for our volunteers, helping you to stay organized and in communication with your troop and parents. Check out the 10 tips below to make sure you’re getting the most out of the VTK.
Today marks the return to work after the Thanksgiving feasting and we sincerely hope you had a wonderful time with friends and family. We want to take a chance to say again how thankful we are for you and your support of Girl Scouts of Western New York. […]
Our mission of building girls of courage, confidence, and character who make the world a better place is more than just words; we see it in action. Girl Scouts throughout Western New York continually live out our mission. Consider Jaylah’s story, the Girl Scout pictured above. As a […]
Black Friday is upon us and Cyber Monday is approaching quickly. You’ve created your gift list and checked it twice, so now you’re determined to find the best deals. Did you know that you could save money AND support Girl Scouts of Western New York at the same […]
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