Quad Cities Community Foundation Supports Inclusivity Initiatives at Girl Scouts
Girl Scouts welcomed a $10,000 gift from Quad Cities Community Foundation to collaborate with a consultant to develop inclusivity training and strategies.
“Inclusivity is at the foundation of building girls of courage, confidence, and character,” says Diane Nelson, CEO of Girl Scouts of Eastern Iowa and Western Illinois. “We are appreciative of the Quad Cities Community Foundations’ support to enhance our team’s awareness and understanding of the diverse backgrounds and cultures of our members.”
Staff have completed workshops with Gina Weekley from Weekley Connection that have created an environment of understanding, dialogue, and implementation of diversity, equity, and inclusion principles.
To create kind, confident, and competent leaders, the Girl Scout program centers around the outdoors, STEM, life skills, and entrepreneurship. Activities for Girl Scouts are fun and research-backed, with each badge, field trip, and event building independence, creativity, and resilience. Learn more about programs for Girl Scouts and get involved at www.GirlScoutsToday.org.
