Monday, August 31, 2015

Flags and books and costumes, oh my! Resource Centers offer fun supplies for troops


Looking for a bridge for your troop's next bridging ceremony or candles for an investiture ceremony? Or maybe you're marching in a parade and would like some flags, cookie costumes, or vintage Girl Scout uniforms.
Look no further than the Girl Scout Resource Centers at our GSWPA offices!


Troops can borrow a variety of items to use during activities, community events, ceremonies and more. Selection and availability varies by office, but can include international and Girl Scout flags; books like Girl Guides, Journeys, song books, or ceremony books; bridges to use for bridging ceremonies; candles for investiture ceremonies; and cookie costumes and vintage Girl Scout uniforms for cookie sales, parades or other events.

For more information, stop into our any of our GSWPA offices or call 800-248-3355. 


Thursday, August 27, 2015

Help us bring Girl Scouting to more girls through the Family Partnership

As a member of our Girl Scout family, you know Girl Scouting provides girls with amazing experiences that help them today and in the future. Please help us give those same experiences to even more girls here in western Pennsylvania by making a tax-deductible donation through our Family Partnership Campaign.

What does your contribution do?
Your contribution benefits girls in need of financial assistance and resources, helping us to honor our promise to offer the Girl Scout experience to all girls no matter the circumstances. Whether they decide to participate in Girl Scouting through a troop, school-based program, camp, or educational programs, they each gain courage, confidence and character. Your contribution fosters their development in a girl-led environment where they learn skills that will serve them all their lives.
  • $15: Can sponsor membership for one girl in GSWPA
  • $25: Can purchase a life vest for camp water activities
  • $50: Can offer girls STEM programming
  • $100: Can help send a girl to a night at camp

And, if you donate $15 or more to the Family Partnership Campaign, you'll  receive a patch!


How to donate
It's easy! Simply select the donation amount of your choice when registering or renewing your membership. (You'll be asked to do so before getting to the final payment screen.)

Already registered/renewed? Make your donation through our online giving form. Just be sure to type "Family Partnership Campaign" in the Donation Notes section.