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 learn life 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 was designed to address the instability and social needs faced by girls in foster care, and does so by ensuring that each girl remains with the same troop, regardless of changes in home placement. 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
Girl Scouts meet weekly in the classroom during the school day at several local elementary schools and middle schools. Activities are designed and taught by Girl Scouts staff to meet teachers’ academic goals for the students. For more information or to volunteer, contact Melissa Winkler.

Girl Scouts Southwest Washington After-School Outreach
This program serves girls in grades K-12 in Pierce, Thurston, and Lewis counties who live in unserved or underserved areas. 1,100 girls per year are provided the opportunity to explore interests, try new experiences, and build strong skills. Troop meetings are held at Boys & Girls Clubs, elementary and middle schools, and community centers.