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Did you know?
Over 70% of the women serving in Congress were Girl Scouts, as are an estimated 80% of women in executive positions.

 

What would you give to change the world?

Girl Scouts is about empowering girls from every background and socioeconomic class to realize their potential and succeed no matter where life takes them. It takes both gifts of time and money to provide the best program for our girls. Your donation will help girls make responsible decisions, avoid unhealthy behaviors and become tomorrow's leaders.

100% of your contributions stay in our community and help provide quality, affordable programming for girls!

 

About GSHNJ

Girl Scouts Heart of New Jersey is teaching girls strong values, instilling a core belief in themselves, and building a community-oriented attitude – all of which make the world a better place.

GSHNJ serves over 26,000 girls and 11,000 adult members in the counties of Hudson, Essex, Union, Somerset, Hunterdon, southern Warren and parts of Middlesex. Three of New Jersey’s largest cities Newark, Elizabeth and Jersey City are served by the Heart of New Jersey. The Council has the potential to serve 217,000 girls or 30 percent of the state’s population of girls ages 5 to 17 across the region.

 

What does Girl Scouting cost?

It costs GSHNJ $220 per girl to deliver one year of programming

  • $117 To deliver hundreds of programs
  •   $65 To support membership
  •   $24 To deliver effective training
  •   $14 To promote Girl Scouting
  • $220 Total

Programs to girls drive 82% of our expenses

 

How can you help?