The Girl Scout Mission:
Girl Scouts builds girls of courage, confidence, and character who make the world a better place. Who We Are - Girl Scouts
Girl Scouts is the world’s preeminent organization dedicated solely to girls – all girls – where, in an accepting and nurturing environment, girls build character and skills for success in the real world. In partnership with committed adults, girls develop qualities that will serve them throughout their lives – like strong values, a social conscience, and conviction about their own potential and self-worth. In Girl Scouts, girls discover the fun, friendship and power of girls together. Through the many enriching experiences provided by Girl Scouting, they grow courageous and strong! Overview of Girl Scouts of Rhode Island, Inc.:
Girl Scouts of Rhode Island, Inc., is one of 315 Girl Scout councils in the United States. Our council includes girls from all over Rhode Island, from Pawcatuck, Connecticut and girls from Bellingham, Blackstone, Attleboro, Fall River, North Attleboro, Plainville, Somerset, Swansea, Westport, Wrentham, Millville, Rehoboth and Seekonk, MA. Girl Scouts became active in Rhode Island in 1914. To learn more about the history of Girl Scouting in Rhode Island, click here. Who We Serve:
In 2007, Girl Scouts of Rhode Island served 13,595 girls ages 5-17 and 3,545 adults in all 53 communities in our jurisdiction! In 2007 we brought new communities into our council, and this means we are now serving many, many more girls! Girl Scout councils are chartered by Girl Scouts of the USA to deliver the Girl Scout program to all girls ages 5-17. The Girl Scouts value diversity and inclusiveness and, therefore, do not discriminate on any basis. |
