Girl Scouts of Greater New York is an inclusive organization.
We believe firmly in the benefit our programming holds for youth whose identities have been historically underrepresented in, and systemically excluded from, leadership roles. We welcome cisgender girls, gender-expansive, non-binary, intersex, and transgender youth in grades kindergarten through 12. We know, firsthand, the value of spaces that center sisterhood and girl experiences, and celebrate the multifaceted and evolving nature of those experiences.
Our council works in one of the most diverse cities in the world, and strives for that diversity to be reflected in every aspect of our work. We serve members of all backgrounds, across all five boroughs, and our programming is intentionally curated to introduce Girl Scouts to diverse role models who can help them illuminate their own, unique paths to achieving their goals.
Our mission states that Girl Scouting helps prepare Girl Scouts to make the world a better place. GSGNY lives this mission by ensuring Girl Scouts learn to value both themselves – their own cultures, voices, and perspectives – and those who are different from them.
GSGNY does not discriminate on the basis of age, religion, ethnicity, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, national origin, or mental or physical disability. We are committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment, and expect the same commitment from our volunteers and partners.
Learn more about GSGNY’s diversity, equity, inclusion, and anti-racism work by exploring some of our specific initiatives below.
True North EDI
To support our equity, diversity, and inclusion efforts, GSGNY
has partnered with True North EDI, a Black-owned firm that fosters
institutional change through workshops, coaching, and consulting
focused on the intersection of identity, history, power, and
belonging. Learn more >
Troop 6000
Troop 6000 is a GSGNY program designed to serve families living
in temporary housing. Each week, Girl Scouts meet in shelters across
the city to take part in activities that help them make new friends,
earn badges, and learn to see themselves as leaders. Learn more >
Girl Scouts for All
Girl Scouts for All is designed to welcome and support members
with physical, developmental, cognitive, intellectual, and/or sensory
disabilities, while building community awareness and skills around
accessibility. GSGNY offers resources to help facilitate an accessible
Girl Scouting experience. Learn
more >
Financial Aid
In order to ensure our programming is accessible to Girl Scouts
of all socio-economic backgrounds, financial aid is available for
annual membership fees, Camp Kaufmann costs, and many of our other
events and programs. For more information, please reach out to customercare@girlscoutsnyc.org.
Immigration Resources
To better support our community, we're providing expert-backed resources covering current policies, rights, and the latest updates. These tools are designed provide clarity and confidence as you navigate important issues. English> Español>
To learn more about how you can get involved and help inform our equity, diversity, inclusion, and anti-racism work, contact customercare@girlscoutsnyc.org.
