Girl Scouts Can | International Day of the Girl 2022

Girl Scouts can change the world! On International Day of the Girl 2022, Girl Scouts of Greater Los Angeles will be celebrating the incredible girls of our council with the “Girl Scouts Can” campaign. The International Day of the Girl, officially adopted on October 11, 2012, celebrates its 10th anniversary this year. This day shines

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Things to Do in DTLA this Fall

Downtown Los Angeles, aka DTLA, is one of the most active regions in Greater Los Angeles. Packed with tons of museums, eateries, and events, there is always something new to do in DTLA. This autumn is no different!  Here are a few exciting things to do with your troop, family, or with friends.  Celebrate Latinx

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Celebrate Black History Month

Every February, the U.S. honors icons in Black history and the Civil Rights Movement. This year, Girl Scouts of Greater Los Angeles hopes to draw your attention to some lesser-known leaders, who paved the way for Girl Scouts of color. The first African American troop chartered south of the Mason-Dixon Line occurred in 1932 in Virginia, when Maggie L. Walker, newspaper editor,

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Who’s That G.I.R.L.?

GSGLA Senior represents Girl Scouts on new Trefoil package This Girl Scout Cookie season (starting Jan. 26), along with the new Lemon-Up cookie, Girl Scouts has refreshed all its cookie packaging, reflecting the amazing experiences cookie earnings make possible for girls. Of 25,000 contest applicants, six girls were selected to be featured on the new

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How to get the word out about your donation drive

Girl Scouts improve their communities all year long—but during the holidays they are especially busy leading community service and Take Action projects! While these philanthropic and problem-solving activities have differences (check out this post that explains community service vs. Take Action), there’s one thing they both require: public awareness. In the winter months, donation drives

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