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Our Community Based Programs continue to grow and now serve more than 800 girls across central and western massachusetts. This expansion has allowed us to reach girls in under-resourced communities by meeting them where they are and providing access to opportunities that support their ability to reach their full potential.
By expanding our reach, we have been able to respond to critical community needs, including providing safe, high-quality programming during periods when access to enrichment opportunities is limited. This past summer, our programs helped fill gaps created by long waitlists in summer school and other youth programs, ensuring that girls continued to learn, explore, and grow year-round.
Through engaging experiences in STEM, life skills, outdoor adventure, online safety, mental health awareness, and confidence building, girls are gaining tools that help them succeed both in and out of school. For many participants, this is their first experience with Girl Scouts—opening the door to new interests, meaningful relationships, and a strong sense of belonging.
We are deeply grateful to our funders for making this growth possible. Your support strengthens our current programs and enables us to build new partnerships that will allow us to continue expanding these services and reaching more girls across the region. If you are interested in becoming a community partner—such as a school or after-school facility where these programs can be implemented—please reach out to Brandi at banderson@gscwm.org . If you are interested in supporting or funding the expansion of these opportunities, please contact Kimberly at kmcdermott@gscwm.org .
Thank you to our sponsors whose support fuels this vital work and opens doors for every girl:
Women’s Foundation of Massachusetts
Shurtleff Foundation
Women’s Initiative- United Way of Central MA
Beveridge Family Foundation
Fred Harris Daniels Foundation
Fletcher Foundation
George F. Sybil H. Fuller Foundation
Webster Five Foundation
United Way Central MA
United Way North Central MA
United Way South Central MA
Albert W. Rice Charitable Foundation
Hanover Charitable Foundation
Greater Worcester Community Foundation
Irene E. & George A. Davis Foundation
Zonta Club of Quaboag Valley
Check out our Community Partners:
21st Century Program, Southbridge
AlphaBEST at Northbridge Elementary School
Athol Community Elementary School
Boys and Girls Club of Chicopee
Boys and Girls Club of Fitchburg-Leominster
Boys and Girls Club of Greater Holyoke
Challenge/Reach Academy, Worcester
Charlton Street School, Southbridge
Clark Street School, Worcester
Conte Community School, Pittsfield
Duggan Academy, Springfield
Girls Inc. of Worcester
Kelly School, Holyoke
Kennedy Middle School, Springfield
Recreation Worcester
Rice Square School, Worcester
Robinson Gardens, Springfield Housing Authority
Southeast Asian Coalition, Worcester
Spanish American Center, Leominster
Springfield Boys and Girls Club
The Academy at Kiley, Springfield
Valley Opportunity Council, Chicopee
West Street School, Southbridge
Worcester Cultural Academy
YWCA Central MA
Because of this Girl Scouts program I…
“I am thinking ONLY POSITIVE things!!”
“Learned how to take care of nature when I'm sad”
“I feel more happy and excited for what's next.”
“I feel good, safe and comfortable”
“I am proud to be myself and I feel welcomed”
Our students have loved the Girl Scouts program at our school. The girls enjoy the engaging programming and the support from the instructors. It is a highlight of the girls’ week, and they look forward to learning and enjoying the experience very much! - Thank you for all you do for WCA!
