The past two years have been hard for everyone, but women have had it especially rough. Women were more likely than men to stop working during the pandemic and are still more likely to consider quitting or downgrading their work.[i] And recent product shortages like baby formula and sanitary products have been especially challenging for … Continue reading Who Runs the World?
Category: Girl Scouts
Have a Girl Scout Summer!
Happy summer, Girl Scouts! School may be out, but the adventures never end when you're a Girl Scout! Whether you are staying home this summer with your family, traveling to a new destination, or enjoying free-time with your friends, we hope you are finding new ways to explore, learn, and strengthen your Girl Scout skills … Continue reading Have a Girl Scout Summer!
Anonymous Trust Partnership
Girl Scouts – North Carolina Coastal Pines is thrilled to announce our partnership with Anonymous Trust to support Girl Scouts across Eastern North Carolina. Leadership development and exploration in the outdoors have long been integral components of the Girl Scout Leadership Experience. Exposure to nature and connecting with others outside is a great way to … Continue reading Anonymous Trust Partnership
World Thinking Day 2022
On Tuesday February 22nd, 2022, Girl Scouts and Girl Guides across the globe celebrate World Thinking Day. Since 1926, World Thinking Day has served as a day for girls to connect, share, and promote change on a variety of issues that matter to them. Impacting 150 countries, World Thinking Day provides funding to over 10 … Continue reading World Thinking Day 2022
TECHNOQUEST – A DAY OF STEM LEARNING AND FUN
On November 13, Girl Scouts held our annual TechnoQuest event, a day of STEM exploration and learning. Nearly 100 girls from 4th grade all the way through high school were deeply engaged in hands-on STEM workshops, and you could feel the excitement in the air! In typical Girl Scout fashion, the girls embraced the experience … Continue reading TECHNOQUEST – A DAY OF STEM LEARNING AND FUN
Meet Kristen Hess: a Girl Scout Entrepreneur Building Beyond Tomorrow
Our Building Beyond Tomorrow campaign was a huge success thanks to 23 dedicated fundraisers. Collectively, these individuals raised over $42,000 from 191 donors. Kristen Hess led the pack, raising over $5,000 for this initiative. Kristen is the founding Principal and CEO of HH Architecture, which she launched in Raleigh in 2005. These days, Kristen’s primary role is leading … Continue reading Meet Kristen Hess: a Girl Scout Entrepreneur Building Beyond Tomorrow