Girl Scouts of Northern Indiana-Michiana

Grace’s journey with Girl Scouts has sparked a lifelong curiosity, from robotics and coding to community service and environmental stewardship. Through every new adventure, she’s gained confidence, learned new skills, and discovered passions that will shape her future. By supporting Girl Scouts, you help us rise to meet girls where they are and invest in their limitless potential. Won’t you join us in our next era? Donate today: https://bit.ly/49Tl4Ar Read more about Grace's experience from her parents, Quinn and Jeremy: "Grace joined the Girl Scouts in 2021 and is in her 4th year with her troop, and we can see the effects it’s had in her everyday life. With Girl Scouts, Grace has had the opportunity to come alongside her peers, learn about, and be exposed to such a wide variety of topics that she would otherwise not have exposure to in her day-to-day life. The most impactful part of Grace's time in Girl Scouts that we see as her parents is her continual understanding, engagement, and hunger for more knowledge of STEM. From the time she could ask questions, Grace has not stopped trying to figure out how and why things work the way they do, and Girl Scouts has given her a near-endless supply of opportunities to explore those questions and the skills to do so with her own critical thinking skills. We've watched Grace fall in love with so many things we wouldn't be able to teach her due to our own lack of understanding, including robotics, programming and coding, 3D printing, engineering, and so much more! On top of all these personal interests that she's been able to explore, the Girl Scouts have also given her such an amazing opportunity to also explore, understand, and appreciate the world and community she lives in. Be it taking a walk through a Nature Preserve to observe and discuss wildlife and fauna, or collecting non-perishables for a food drive every Halloween, Grace has grown into an incredibly well-rounded individual with an understanding and drive to help people, help the environment, and learn as much as she possibly can about this amazing world we live in, and it all started with a single Girl Scouts meeting."

Research shows that by second grade, children often begin associating math with boys over girls. But through Girl Scouts, girls gain the confidence to defy these stereotypes and pursue their dreams. By supporting Girl Scouts, you help us rise to meet girls where they are and invest in their limitless potential. Won’t you join us in our next era? Donate today: https://bit.ly/49Tl4Ar

Your support is making a lasting impact—thank you! ??

?? November is for Giving! ?? Join us in making a difference this month. Donate to our endowment fund, and your gift will go even further with a 20% match from The Community Foundation of Greater Fort Wayne: https://bit.ly/4flTdvb Let's empower girls and young women together! ??

Last week, we gathered for our annual Juliette Gordon Low Society Luncheon—a wonderful celebration of Juliette Low’s legacy and the lasting impact our planned giving society is building for the future. Here’s to the next era of Girl Scouts and to all who make it possible! ???? Want to learn more about planned giving? Contact Faith at 800.283.4812 or [email protected].

Paving the way for a better future for Indiana girls. ??

Our GSNI-M team wore pearls today to celebrate Founder's Day and honor Juliette Gordon Low—a reminder of how one person's vision and dedication can spark lasting change! ??Juliette Gordon Low famously sold her own strand of pearls to help fund Girl Scouts, inspiring generations to come. Show us how you're celebrating her legacy in the comments! ???

Join us for Write a Will Week, October 21-25! ?? It's the perfect time to plan for the future and leave a lasting legacy with Girl Scouts. As a donor, you can create a 100% free legal will through our partnership with FreeWill and access other incredible resources to help you start planting your legacy. Your support helps empower girls to thrive for generations! ?? Learn more: https://bit.ly/40a9L4f

We’re excited to invite all girls in grades K-12 to our ninth annual STEM Expo on Saturday, October 19, from 9 AM to 12 PM at the Walb Student Union International Ballroom, Purdue University Fort Wayne. Thank you Input Fort Wayne! https://lnkd.in/guzub592

Did You Know? All proceeds from Girl Scout product sales stay local, benefiting our council and helping Troops achieve their goals!* Take Troop 00044 from Ossian, IN, for example! These Girl Scouts have been saving for two years and are heading to Savannah, GA, later this month. With nearly all expenses covered by product sales, their trip to the Birthplace will be unforgettable. Troop Leader Kim shared how proud she is of her troop’s teamwork and effort. “When they thank me for troop-funded treats or experiences, I always remind them: no, thank you! You earned this with your hard work.” Participating in the Fall Product and Girl Scout Cookie Programs is a fantastic way to fund incredible adventures. Getting started is simple—create an online profile, design your own cool Avatar, and start selling! Learn more and participate in the Fall Product Program now through October 25: https://bit.ly/45hIL1E *Troops planning bigger trips must participate in both the Fall Product and Girl Scout Cookie Programs to qualify for additional money-earning opportunities.