Girl Scouts of Greater Atlanta

WE'RE MORE THAN JUST COOKIES!! I'm honored to have joined the Girl Scouts of Greater Atlanta's Board of Directors!! Today, I was thrilled to join J'Aimeka "Jai" Ferrell, her team, and all of the amazing volunteers, host more than 1100 young ladies during our Annual Cookie Rally!! The Girl Scouts of Greater Atlanta's Annual Cookie Rally places focus on both entrepreneur and financial literacy skills, which are centered around 5 Cookie Business Skills: 💚Goal Setting: Girl Scouts learn how to set goals and create a plan to reach them! 💚Decision Making: Girl Scouts learn to make decisions on their own and as a team! 💚Money Management: Girl Scouts learn to create a budget and handle money! 💚People Skills: Girl Scouts find their voice and build confidence through customer interactions. 💚Business Ethics: Girl Scouts learn to act ethically, both in business and in life. The smiles, energy, questions, engagement, and the hustle of these young ladies, reminds us that the sale of cookies unleashes their superpowers and skills for life and business!! We are reminded that Girl Scouts ARE MORE THAN JUST COOKIES, they are Entrepreneurs and our future Leaders!! Thank you to J'Aimeka "Jai" Ferrell, the Girl Scouts of Greater Atlanta Team, and all of their amazing Volunteers!! Today was about more than just cookies, it was ALL ABOUT EMPOWERING OUR YOUNG LADIES!! Love this!!💚 #WereMOREThanJustCookies #GirlsHaveSUPERPOWERS

Gold Award Girl Scouts are real-life heroes. ⭐ How do they do it? By using everything they’ve learned as a Girl Scout to solve a problem in their community! But Girl Scouts also need champions like YOU to invest in their dreams. If you are financially able to donate during this holiday season you can play a vital role in helping more girls continue their Girl Scout journey, earn their Girl Gold Award, and become lifelong leaders! In fact, Gold Award Girl Scouts are almost 3x more likely than non-alums to volunteer for causes they care about, and 99% of all Gold Award Girl Scouts hold leadership roles in their everyday lives! Donate today: https://bit.ly/3Vb5BWK

Friday Feature: Gold Award Girl Scouts! This week, we’re celebrating four exceptional Girl Scouts whose Gold Award projects are creating positive change in their communities: 🌟 Emily J.: Addressed educational disparities by donating over 3,000 books to Books for Africa and building two little libraries to improve access to learning resources. 🌟 Sanaa M.: Created an outdoor table at the Douglas Arts Council, providing a space for young people to enjoy art, nature, and connection near a local high school. 🌟 Maggie S.: Designed a traveling museum exhibit on Floy Farr, a founder of Peachtree City, to preserve local history and share it with the community. 🌟 Kendyl Y.: Launched Volleyball for All, an after-school club enabling special education students to participate in sports, promoting inclusion and personal growth. Join us in celebrating these inspiring changemakers! 💚✨

Girl Scouts don’t need to grow up to start making a difference. Just ask Troop 23134! They gathered to help combat hunger in their communities through initiatives like creating "birthday bags" and Thanksgiving baskets. Together, they assembled 250 bags and baskets including food and supplies for families in need, ensuring that special occasions are celebrated despite financial challenges. The project allows Girl Scouts to address local hunger, practice community service, and make a meaningful impact.

It isn't too late to sign up to volunteer at this weekend’s Cookie Rally. You’ll play a vital role in making the day unforgettable by assisting with registration, activities, guest services, and event setup and breakdown. Don’t miss this opportunity to support Girl Scouts of Greater Atlanta and our wonderful partners in a fun-filled day focused on goal setting, financial literacy, and—of course—delicious cookie tastings! Save your spot now: https://bit.ly/4fbWXhW

“If we leave one girl behind, that’s one too many,” says Girl Scouts of Greater Atlanta CEO, J'Aimeka "Jai" Ferrell. We’ve been awarded a transformative grant from the The Atlanta Women's Foundation to expand access to the Girl Scout Leadership Experience (GSLE) for girls from under-resourced communities. This grant will empower more girls to develop critical skills in leadership, STEM, entrepreneurship, and life skills through the GSLE, a proven framework that builds courage, confidence, and character. 💚 We are immensely grateful for the Atlanta Women’s Foundation’s commitment to advancing opportunities for girls. Together, we’re ensuring that every girl has the chance to thrive and make a lasting impact on the world. Learn more about this impactful partnership: https://lnkd.in/e6-dwPj6

✨ Friday Feature: Gold Award Girl Scouts! ✨ This week, we’re shining a light on four inspiring Girl Scouts whose Gold Award projects are making a meaningful impact: 🌟 Kenadi A.: Hosted a body image workshop addressing media and beauty standards. Through discussions, journaling, and activities, she equipped participants with tools for self-acceptance and built a supportive peer network. 🌟 Julia C.: Launched the Music Mentors Program, pairing high school band leaders with middle schoolers to boost music education retention and foster lasting friendships through mentorship. 🌟 Eden F.: Created a letter-writing system for Jewish children to support Israeli soldiers, helping them process antisemitism and fostering a connection to their heritage. Her program will continue annually on Israeli Independence Day. 🌟 Madisyn P.: Wrote and illustrated a comic book to educate others about neurodivergence and invisible disabilities, breaking stigmas and sharing relatable experiences. Join us in celebrating these remarkable changemakers! 💚✨

We are thrilled to welcome Marcus Gore and Nikki T. Harland to our Board of Directors! Marcus and Nikki bring expertise and passion for empowering girls to lead with courage, confidence, and character. Their leadership will play a pivotal role in advancing our mission to create meaningful opportunities for Girl Scouts to make a positive impact in our communities. Please join us in celebrating them as they embark on this journey with us!

🎉🍪 It's National Cookie Day, which means the perfect warm-up for the sweetest time of the year: the Girl Scout Cookie Program! Starting January 1, your favorite cookies return to support life-changing adventures and leadership opportunities for Girl Scouts across Greater Atlanta. 💚 What’s your favorite cookie? Share in the comments and get ready to support local Girl Scouts very soon!

🎧 Inspired by Spotify, here’s our Wrapped! 🎧 Just like your favorite playlists, our Girl Scouts, volunteers, donors and supporters made this year truly unforgettable. Thank you for embracing possibility with us. We can’t wait to see what 2025 brings! 💚