We best achieve our mission when girls from all backgrounds feel like they belong in Girl Scouts.
One girl can make a difference; together, we can change the world.
Girl Scouts of Central and Western Massachusetts is committed to building a robust organizational culture where diversity, equity, and inclusion are at its core. We denounce racism, violence, injustice, and inequity. We strive to ensure that ALL who engage in this community are valued and recognized, and that they find a true sense of belonging.
Join us in creating welcoming spaces that seek to empower and engage youth and adult members to be authentic partners in this endeavor.
Anti-Racism Commitment
Girl Scouts of Central and Western Massachusetts accepts the ethical responsibility to engage in social justice and anti-racist action. We aspire to be an organization that recognizes and works to understand historical and contemporary experiences with power, privilege, and oppression.
We will do our part to dismantle systemic, institutional, cultural, and individual racism. We recognize that this is far from easy or fast work, but we are Girl Scouts—we believe in courage, justice, and fairness—so we are in it for the long haul. We take action when we see a need and we live by the Girl Scout Law, which demands we seek racial equity for everyone.
We promise to learn to operate both internally and externally in ways that affirm and support our members, staff, and community partners who identify as Black, Indigenous, and/or People of Color.
We are asking for all Girl Scouts, alums, supporters, families, staff, and our suppliers and service providers—to commit to taking action with empathy to make the world a more just and equitable place.
Activities 
Hispanic Heritage Month | September 15–October 15
The United States is home to about 60 million Latino and Hispanic people. That's a lot of culture (and people) to celebrate! You can celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with your family and friends by recognizing all the histories, cultures, and contributions that Hispanic and Latino people have made. Take this opportunity to learn more about the 21 Spanish-speaking countries and territories’ cultures honored during these four weeks. And with plenty of activities to choose from, the discovery and fun are endless. Get the Hispanic Heritage Month Patch!
Fun
Patch Activities (PDF)
Actividades
en Español (PDF)
Native American Heritage Month | November 1–30
The United States has 574 federally recognized Indian Nations (variously called tribes, nations, bands, pueblos, communities, and native villages).
You can celebrate Native American Heritage Month by recognizing with your family and friends the histories, cultures, and contributions of the Native American communities that were the first inhabitants in the United States. Take this opportunity to learn more about the cultures of the Indian Nations in your state and across the country. We’ve got plenty of activities to choose from, so you can make new discoveries and have tons of fun while earning your patch!
Fun
Patch Activities (PDF)
Actividades
en Español (PDF)
Black History Month | February 1–28
February is Black History Month, where we honor the incredible contributions, the Black and African American communities have made throughout U.S. history — from civil rights leaders to artists, politicians to inventors. Take this opportunity to learn more about the community’s central role in U.S. history and the world. We’ve got plenty of activities to choose from, so you can make new discoveries and have tons of fun while earning your patch!
Fun
Patch Activities (PDF)
Actividades
en Español (PDF)
Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month | May 1–31
The Girl Scout Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month Fun Patch is designed for Girl Scouts of all levels and their leaders, to celebrate the cultural richness of all people in the U.S. whose ancestors came from the Pacific Islands or the Asian diaspora, and to acknowledge the many contributions of the AAPI community to our nation. Girls and leaders have plenty of activities to choose from to earn this fun patch, and we encourage girls from all ethnic backgrounds to participate.
Fun
Patch Activities (PDF)
Actividades
en Español (PDF)
LGBTQ+ Pride Month | June 1–30
The Girl Scout LGBTQ+ Pride Month Celebration Fun Patch is designed for Girl Scouts of all levels and their leaders to honor LGBTQ+ history, to celebrate the diverse cultures and identities of LGBTQ+ people, and to acknowledge the many contributions of the LGBTQ+ community has made and continues to make across our nation. Girls and leaders have plenty of activities to choose from to earn this fun patch, and we encourage girls of all identities to participate.
Fun
Patch Activities (PDF)
Actividades
en Español (PDF)
Cultural Observances
