March 19, 2026
Originally published at BusinessWest.com
WORCESTER — Girl Scouts of Central and Western Massachusetts (GSCWM) announced a new partnership with Cornerstone Bank to deliver a year-long, hands-on financial literacy partnership for girls across Central and Western Mass. The program equips Girl Scouts with essential money management, financial planning, and practical skills they can use for a lifetime.
Through badge-earning activities, troop and community programs, and virtual learning experiences, girls will build confidence in budgeting, saving, banking, and goal setting. With Cornerstone Bank’s support, 1,500 Girl Scout financial literacy badges will be fully funded, allowing all Girl Scouts in grades K-12 to earn them at no cost.
“This partnership allows us to meet girls where they are and give them real-world tools that matter,” said Theresa Lynn, CEO of GSCWM. “Financial confidence is a critical life skill, and together with Cornerstone Bank, we are creating pathways for girls to lead with purpose and independence.”
Cornerstone Bank will also sponsor a virtual webinar series for Girl Scout seniors and ambassadors, offered throughout the year. The sessions will cover key financial topics including budgeting and saving, credit and responsible borrowing, banking basics, and personal goal setting and future planning. Additionally, Girl Scouts can visit cornerstonebank.com/girl-scouts to complete a financial literacy activity and bring the completed activity to a bank branch to earn the Cornerstone financial literacy patch.
“Girl Scouts of Central and Western Massachusetts has long been dedicated to empowering Girl Scouts to discover their strengths, build leadership skills, and make a difference in their communities,” said Todd Tallman, Cornerstone Bank’s CEO. “At Cornerstone Bank, we’re proud to partner with this impactful organization to help support programs that foster financial literacy, independence, and growth. Together, we’re helping build bright, confident futures.”
