Shakopee Family Fundraising Campaign 2012

With your financial support girls are making the world a better place one community at a time.

Girl Scouts River Valleys has received a generous matching gift. Your donation will be matched onNovember 16th dollar for dollar thanks to a generous benefactor!

With your participation in the Family Fundraising Campaign, our girls here in Shakopee will have the experiences of a lifetime—enjoying new experiences, creating memories and establishing connections that they will carry with them throughout their life. Programs that foster courage, confidence and character in girls ultimately help girls discover their full potential, connect with others, and take action to improve their lives and uplift their communities.

How do Girl Scouts change the world? One girl at a time!

Girl Scouts is the world’s preeminent leadership development organization for girls. The ongoing objective of Girl Scouts of Minnesota and Wisconsin River is providing relevant, innovative programming in an all-girl environment that allows girls in grades K-12 to develop self-confidence, civic values, and leadership.

Working with dedicated adult mentors, Girl Scouts learn about themselves, connect with others, discover new skills and knowledge, and take action to improve their communities.

Some of Girl Scouts of Minnesota and Wisconsin River Valleys’ highlights:

- Girl Scouts of Minnesota and Wisconsin River Valleys is the tenth largest Girl Scout council in the country.

-Girls and volunteers spent more than 1.14 million hours on take action projects to improve their local and global communities.

- 1,100 council sponsored programs and activities were provided for our 45,000 girls. Topics included science, technology, math and science; healthy living and relationships; cultural literacy; environmental awareness; and career and college preparation.

-34 membership specialists aid 200 service units in assisting over 4500 troops.

-14 safe, well-kept camps and program facilities throughout River Valleys

-$490,000 in financial assistance for girls is provided.

-Enrich troop activities by providing equipment, materials, activity kits and other resources.

Thank you for your continued support of Girl Scouting!