G.I.R.L. Talk – A Blog by GSSEM

Meet Some of GSSEM’s Essential Workers!

As we enter the 2020 holiday season, we’d like to express our endless gratitude to some essential workers, who are GSSEM volunteers, on the frontlines of the fight against COVID-19. The following are testimonials from our local essential workers: I’m…

Volunteer Spotlight: Morgan Marshall

For the past several years, Morgan Marshall has been a dedicated Girl Scout mom turned Troop Leader, helping guide Troop 75910 from Daisies to Juniors. This month, we (virtually) sat down with her to pick her brain and see how…

GSSEM Introduces Our New Badge in a Box Program!

GSSEM Programs is excited to introduce our new Badge in a Box program! As the country slowly shuts back down, GSSEM is finding new and innovative ways to keep girls engaged. With the new Badge in a Box program, girls…

GSSEM’s Third Annual Tough Enough Breakfast Raises More than $30,000 for Girls

On Thursday October 29, GSSEM honored five women, Olga Alavanou, Denise Brooks-Williams, Camille Nicita, Amy Peterson, and Michele Samuels for being “Tough Enough to be a Girl Scout.” The fundraiser supported Camp CEO, its new mentor program that connects girls…

Volunteer Spotlight: Brook Drake

In times of uncertainty and plenty of change, volunteers continue to be the backbone of this organization. They wear many hats at GSSEM, and we’re so grateful for their endless dedication and efforts. It’s troop leaders like Brook Drake who’ve…

Exploradoras hoy. Científicas mañana: Girl Scouts to host Virtual Spanish Party

Calling all girls in kindergarten through 5th grade: you’re invited to join the virtual party of the year, on October 17, 2020 at 1 p.m. Celebrate being a girl as you learn about what Girl Scout has to offer you…

New Virtual Series to Begin Next Week!

Starting October 5, GSSEM will begin hosting several FREE nine-week virtual programs for Daisies, Brownies, and Juniors. Each of the series will cover a range of topics including art, outdoor adventures, and first-aid. You only need to register one time…

Fall Back Into Camp

It’s time to “fall” back in love with Camp Hawthorn Hollow (CHH) this season! CHH is open for adventures for you and you troop, including Troop Camping, Family Camping, and the brand new Camp STEM events. While at camp, girls…

Detroit Auto Dealers Association Fund Contributes $30,000 to GSSEM

GSSEM appreciates the generous $30,000 grant received from the Detroit Auto Dealers Association Charitable Foundation Fund of the Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan. This 2019 contribution is helping GSSEM serve girls living in Detroit, the Downriver area, and Pontiac to…