Outreach

Every girl should have the opportunity to participate in Girl Scouts: to develop courage, confidence, and character, make the world a better place, and become one of our future leaders.

At Girl Scouts of Western Washington, we are committed to serving girls who face sometimes overwhelming obstacles. Several outreach initiatives empower girls who otherwise wouldn't have the opportunity to participate in Girl Scouts:

Girl Scouts Skills for Life

Geared toward girls living in public housing communities - many of whom are immigrants with limited access to out-of-school activities - participants focus on college readiness and skills such as time and stress management, how to make healthy and safe choices, and how to investigate careers. For more information or to volunteer, contact Marylou Buckner.

Girl Scouts Fostering a Future

Girl Scouts Fostering a Future serves girls in grades K-12 who have been removed from their homes by the state due to abuse or neglect and placed in foster homes. First of its kind in the nation, this unique program addresses the instability and social needs faced by girls in foster care. For more information or to volunteer, contact Mecca Stevenson.

Girl Scouts Beyond Bars (PDF, 40 KB)

A program for daughters of incarcerated mothers, activities are designed to build self-esteem and life skills and include monthly meetings planned by moms and held at Washington State Corrections Center facilities. For more information or to volunteer, contact Mecca Stevenson.

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Girl Scouting in the School Day

Girls in low-income schools who may face language or transportation barriers participate during school in Girl Scout curriculum and activities -- planned in partnership with teachers and administrators -- on a variety of subjects such as math, science, leadership and life skills. For more information or to volunteer, contact Melissa Gaffney.

Girl Scouts Southwest Washington After-School Outreach

Serving girls in grades K-12 who live in low-income or underserved Pierce County areas, this program empowers girls to explore interests, try new experiences, and build strong skills. Troop meetings are held at elementary and middle schools as well as community centers.