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Gold Award Spotlight

Gold Award Girl Scouts are the dreamers and the doers who take “make the world a better place” to the next level. The Girl Scout Gold Award is the mark of the truly remarkable—proof that not only can she make a difference, but that she already has.

Carly: Fostering Equity Through Literacy
I worked with teachers and the school administration to provide books access to students in the community.

Julia: Fighting Menstrual Stigma
I reached out to my state representative, who agreed to sponsor a bill that would fund menstrual products in Colorado schools.

Kennedy: Empowering Through Civic Leadership
I built a database of more than 50 partners offering service learning opportunities for students at my school.

Alex: Putting the Brakes on Distracted Driving
I made five videos to explain distracted driving, created a petition to make Alabama a “hands free” state.

Kiara: Increasing Access to Local Fresh Food
I created the Very Hungry Caterpillar Garden in my community—to grow healthy fruits and vegetables that would be distributed through the local food pantry.

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Raising Awesome Girls

Raising girls to be happy, healthy, and successful is simpler than ever with help from Girl Scouts.

It's OK to Not Be OK
Help kids understand that taking care of your mental health and wellbeing should come first.

The Most Important Thing She Might Not Be Learning in School
Helping your girl build a solid foundation in civics can empower her to create the country she wants to see.

When Violence on the News Shakes Her World
Help your daughter navigate her feelings in scary times.

Girls Are Having a Mental Health Crisis. You Can Help.
More than one in three girls feel extremely anxious and suicide rates are climbing. Here's how you can help.

She's got BIG Feelings About This School Year
Schools and COVID-19 add up to a very complicated situation. But it's not just parents having a hard time—kids are feeling a lot of emotions and they need you to be there for them.

She Really Misses In-Person Playdates
How to deal when jealousy strikes during a pandemic.

Make the Most of Time at Home
Tired of watching movies every night? These easy activity ideas will make all this extra time at home with the kids fun and memorable.

Help Kids Take Action Against Racism
Racism didn't end with the Civil Rights movement. Whenever we see injustice, we all have a responsibility to confront it.

Make Distance Learning Work For You
Even though you're social distancing, you're absolutely not alone in this struggle.

Parents are Doing Heroic Work
You're showing your girl what it means to be brave in the most challenging of times.

Celebrations Are Still Important
Believe it or not, marking special moments right now will make her more resilient.

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Gold Award Spotlight

Gold Award Girl Scouts are the dreamers and the doers who take “make the world a better place” to the next level. The Girl Scout Gold Award is the mark of the truly remarkable—proof that not only can she make a difference, but that she already has.

Carly: Fostering Equity Through Literacy I worked with teachers and the school administration to provide books access to students in the community.

Julia: Fighting Menstrual Stigma I reached out to my state representative, who agreed to sponsor a bill that would fund menstrual products in Colorado schools.

Kennedy: Empowering Through Civic Leadership I built a database of more than 50 partners offering service learning opportunities for students at my school.

Alex: Putting the Brakes on Distracted Driving I made five videos to explain distracted driving, created a petition to make Alabama a “hands free” state.

Kiara: Increasing Access to Local Fresh Food I created the Very Hungry Caterpillar Garden in my community—to grow healthy fruits and vegetables that would be distributed through the local food pantry.

Raising Awesome Girls

Raising girls to be happy, healthy, and successful is simpler than ever with help from Girl Scouts.

It's OK to Not Be OK Help kids understand that taking care of your mental health and wellbeing should come first.

The Most Important Thing She Might Not Be Learning in School Helping your girl build a solid foundation in civics can empower her to create the country she wants to see.

When Violence on the News Shakes Her World Help your daughter navigate her feelings in scary times.

Girls Are Having a Mental Health Crisis. You Can Help. More than one in three girls feel extremely anxious and suicide rates are climbing. Here's how you can help.

She's got BIG Feelings About This School Year Schools and COVID-19 add up to a very complicated situation. But it's not just parents having a hard time—kids are feeling a lot of emotions and they need you to be there for them.

She Really Misses In-Person Playdates How to deal when jealousy strikes during a pandemic.

Make the Most of Time at Home Tired of watching movies every night? These easy activity ideas will make all this extra time at home with the kids fun and memorable.

Help Kids Take Action Against Racism Racism didn't end with the Civil Rights movement. Whenever we see injustice, we all have a responsibility to confront it.

Make Distance Learning Work For You Even though you're social distancing, you're absolutely not alone in this struggle.

Parents are Doing Heroic Work You're showing your girl what it means to be brave in the most challenging of times.

Celebrations Are Still Important Believe it or not, marking special moments right now will make her more resilient.

Carly: Fostering Equity Through Literacy
I worked with teachers and the school administration to provide books access to students in the community.

Julia: Fighting Menstrual Stigma
I reached out to my state representative, who agreed to sponsor a bill that would fund menstrual products in Colorado schools.

Kennedy: Empowering Through Civic Leadership
I built a database of more than 50 partners offering service learning opportunities for students at my school.

Alex: Putting the Brakes on Distracted Driving
I made five videos to explain distracted driving, created a petition to make Alabama a “hands free” state.

Kiara: Increasing Access to Local Fresh Food
I created the Very Hungry Caterpillar Garden in my community—to grow healthy fruits and vegetables that would be distributed through the local food pantry.

It's OK to Not Be OK
Help kids understand that taking care of your mental health and wellbeing should come first.

The Most Important Thing She Might Not Be Learning in School
Helping your girl build a solid foundation in civics can empower her to create the country she wants to see.

When Violence on the News Shakes Her World
Help your daughter navigate her feelings in scary times.

Girls Are Having a Mental Health Crisis. You Can Help.
More than one in three girls feel extremely anxious and suicide rates are climbing. Here's how you can help.

She's got BIG Feelings About This School Year
Schools and COVID-19 add up to a very complicated situation. But it's not just parents having a hard time—kids are feeling a lot of emotions and they need you to be there for them.

She Really Misses In-Person Playdates
How to deal when jealousy strikes during a pandemic.

Make the Most of Time at Home
Tired of watching movies every night? These easy activity ideas will make all this extra time at home with the kids fun and memorable.

Help Kids Take Action Against Racism
Racism didn't end with the Civil Rights movement. Whenever we see injustice, we all have a responsibility to confront it.

Make Distance Learning Work For You
Even though you're social distancing, you're absolutely not alone in this struggle.

Parents are Doing Heroic Work
You're showing your girl what it means to be brave in the most challenging of times.

Celebrations Are Still Important
Believe it or not, marking special moments right now will make her more resilient.