Give to the Max Day, Minnesota’s one-day giving challenge for non-profits and schools, is on Thursday, November 16! Read more about what Girl Scouts River Valleys is doing and how you can contribute to the best girl leadership development organization in the world in this Q&A with Nancy Forman, Girl Scout alum and supporter.
GSRV: How did you first get involved with Girl Scouts?
NF: I was a girl member through high school, and I wanted our daughters to have the chance to have fun, develop skills, enjoy camping, and learn leadership techniques.
GSRV: What do you see as the impact of Girl Scouts on girls today?
NF: Girl Scouts offers girls the opportunity to try new activities, develop leadership skills, learn science, math, and technology—and many other things, all while having fun. Girls are encouraged to plan, carry out, and evaluate all their activities, and this in itself teaches girls how to be efficient planners. In my opinion, being in an all-girl environment is a benefit for girls as they learn and grow.
GSRV: Why did you choose to support Girl Scouts financially?
NF: Having been involved in Girl Scouts on every level, I see the need for financial support. This support for girls covers every aspect in Girl Scouts from having up-to-date, safe program sites, qualified and caring staff, equipment necessary for a variety of activities, and scholarships so all girls have the opportunity to participate in Girl Scouts.
Ways to give
Like Nancy, you can help us ensure that we can continue to provide high quality programming to all girls. Maximize the impact of your gift to Girl Scouts River Valleys by participating in Give to the Max Day. When you give on Give to the Max day, not only do your dollars help us meet our goal, but they also help us earn $3,000 in matching funds. When you give on Thursday you’re contributing to the best girl leadership development program in the world. Thank you!
You can give to Girl Scouts River Valleys on the Give MN website and help us reach our goal of $20,000. If you would like to give to a specific service unit, you can go to their individual page on the Give to the Max Day website, GiveMN.org.
Thank you for helping us build girls of courage, character, and confidence who make the world a better place.