Smart Cookies: Badge Bash will allow guests to be Girl Scouts for a night; they’ll get to learn skills, build character and courage as they earn real Girl Scout badges! Just like the communities we serve, Smart Cookies will help everyone be a better Go-Getter, Innovator, Risk Taker and Leader (G.I.R.L.)! Though our world looks much more normal than this time last year, the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic cannot and will not be forgotten. Girls of all ages continue to struggle with increased anxiety and mental health challenges stemming from isolation. Girl Scouts of Greater Chicago and Northwest Indiana is proud to provide girls a place to feel safe; to be respected and heard; and to pursue their dreams. As an organization, we’ve never stopped supporting our membership, girls and adults alike. Our community is our greatest strength.

In weathering these challenges, how we lead makes all the difference. Thanks to the support of donations, Girl Scouting can and does make a difference. Simply put, we would not be able to endure without the kindness and generosity of our donors. Over the past year, we have been able to lead virtual programming for girls within and beyond our council. We have guided volunteers in providing social-emotional support to girls from afar. We have ensured families facing hardship were able to continue their Girl Scout journey. In order to continue all of this great work, we need to continue raising funds to support these areas.