Annual Giving
Commit to a Girl
Since 1913, every girl's participation in Girl Scouting in our community relies completely on the full support of the local community to enable Girl Scout Commonwealth Council (GSCC) to continue to provide quality leadership programs to every girl everywhere in central Virginia.
More than 90 years ago, a woman with a revolutionary idea told the nation that she had something for all girls. That woman was Juliette Low, and the gift she brought to women has grown to become the world’s preeminent organization for girls.
The Annual Fund/Family Campaign theme is “Commit to a Girl.” The theme underscores the organization’s mission to build girls of courage, confidence and character, to make the world a better place. GSCC relies on the financial generosity of donors to live out our mission. The Girl Scout Council is a registered 501(c) (3) non-profit organization. All donations received are tax deductible and directly support the girls. We are girl-centric and, yes it takes money to keep the doors open. Financial gifts support our outreach programs, program costs, educational scholarships, camp scholarships, property maintenance and improvements, training and general operating needs such as management of four service centers. With your support, Girl Scouting will be there for an ever-increasing number of girls, some of whom may not otherwise have the chance to participate, and for future generations.
The Commit to a Girl/Family Campaign supports our camp properties, helps at-risk girls, and offers scholarships to our deserving graduates. You choose which area you want to support. Family participation in the Commit to a Girl/Family Campaign demonstrates to the community (Corporations and Foundations) that our internal members are giving to full capacity.
You choose your gift designation!
- Greatest Need donations are used to support the council’s area of greatest need. Annually, our council invests $248 per girl to provide quality leadership programs for girls, training for Girl Scout leaders and other volunteers, camps and other facilities, programs, events, and financial aid.
- Program. Girl Scouts is an achievement-oriented, values-based membership organization that encourages age appropriate skill building leadership programs. Programs that GSCC implements and hosts for girls are provided at a nominal fee to the girls and are often subsidized by the council to encourage participation from every girl, everywhere.
- Education Scholarship funds are made available to girls who distinguish themselves in GSCC. Continuing education scholarships for graduating seniors are available. In the past five years more than 125 girls received scholarships from GSCC.
- Financial Assistance to Girls so that all girls can girls can participate in the Girl Scout program. Many girls are unable to afford the membership fee. GSCC provides membership extension for every girl everywhere in central Virginia regardless of her economic position.
- Camp Scholarships. Camping builds new skills, cultivates a sense of community and develops a deep appreciation for nature. Girls have an opportunity to be self –reliant, explore and have fun. Camperships ensure that all girls have the opportunity to experience camp in a safe, fun environment, and take home memories that last a lifetime.
Your support can make a difference for many girls at the following levels:
- Four girls can attend a week of Resident Camp for $1,000
- Two girls can attend a week of Day Camp for $500
- A girl can attend a week of Resident Camp for $275
- Camp Properties improvement gifts help maintain the quality, safety, and amenities of our four Girl Scout camp properties, designed especially for girls and their interests.
For additional information regarding financial gifts please contact Tamara Johnson, Director of Development at (804) 764-3346 or tjohnson@comgirlscouts.org
Donations may be sent to:
Girl Scout Commonwealth Council of Virginia, Inc.
P.O. Box 548
Mechanicsville, Virginia 23111
Attn: Director of Fund Development
Matching Gifts
Your Employer Can Double Your Donation to GSCC!
Local corporations are proud of their employees’ donated funds and/or matching volunteer hours to Girl Scout Commonwealth Council, whether as a troop leaders or trainers. Many want to honor this commitment by matching the effort with a donation to the council. Please contact your HR department for more information. It’s an easy way to double your donation to Girl Scouts in our community. Girl Scout Commonwealth Council is recognized by the IRS as a 501 (c)3 not-for-profit corporation and will fill out appropriate paperwork.
Links
Commit to a Girl Contribution form
Camp Giving Opportunity Forms
for Pamunkey Ridge Girl Scout Camp and Camp Kittamaqund
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