Girl Scouts Western Pennsylvania believes that the power to lead already lives within every girl. They give girls the space, tools, and community they need to grow into the best versions of themselves and to recognize and develop the power that has always been theirs.
Girls discover their strengths in science labs and on hiking trails, at cookie booths and in front of city councils. Backed by volunteers, mentors, and millions of alums, they are part of a lifelong sisterhood of powerful changemakers who are always on their side.
About Girl Scouts Western Pennsylvania
Girl Scouting builds girls of courage, confidence, and character, who make the world a better place.
Girl Scouts Western Pennsylvania’s belief in girls’ power within shapes everything they create. They design experiences that are built for her and around who she is and who she is becoming. They provide a community that is always on her side, made up of caring adults and peers who show up consistently. And they encourage her to embrace the joy in her journey, take healthy risks, and try again when she fails—without the pressure to be perfect.
When a girl steps into the power within her, the impact reaches far beyond girlhood. She carries the confidence, values, and skills she builds through Girl Scouts for the rest of her life. Studies show that strengths like confidence, conflict resolution, and problem-solving are critical to girls’ well-being and rival academic and technical skills in their capacity to predict long-term positive life outcomes.*
Girls who develop these outcomes:
- Are happier, healthier, and more connected.
- Achieve more academically and feel more engaged in school.
- Become confident, future-ready young women.
- Become successful, well-adjusted adults.
From the 2026 State of the Girl Report, Girl Scouts of the USA
Get Involved
With community support, they shine.
Girl Scouts need a champion. They need a community willing to invest in their dreams. They need a network of supporters cheering them on and showing them what’s possible. Readers can get involved with Girl Scouts as a volunteer, lifetime member, or donor.
How Support Helps
Supporters can help more families in western Pennsylvania experience the amazing benefits of Girl Scouting by contributing to financial assistance, the Gold Award program, camp medical supplies, or Girl Scouts Western Pennsylvania’s camp properties.
Every gift is used to ensure local Girl Scouts gain the skills and confidence needed to accept challenges, overcome obstacles, and become leaders. Plus, every dollar given stays right in the local community.
To donate, visit https://www.gswpa.org/donate.
Story and Photography by Girl Scouts Western Pennsylvania
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