GSEM Case for Support

Philanthropic Investment Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri has a legacy of supporting Girl Scouts of past, present, and future. Our board, executive leadership team, staff, and volunteers are committed to the mission of building girls of courage, confidence, and character, who make the world a better place. GSEM is where every Girl Scout can excel to their highest potential in a safe and inclusive community. With a remarkable 74 percent member retention rate, adults and girls are continuously choosing Girl Scouts year after year.

GSEM is striving to create sustainable funding streams to support every girl throughout our 28-county jurisdiction. To bridge the gap in funding necessary to establish new programs, attract and retain members, and create innovative and relevant experiences, we must engage our community’s support. Philanthropic investments have enabled transformative programs that positively impact thousands of girls across our region. In 2024, GSEM provided more

than $500,000 in scholarship assistance, ensuring girls could participate in membership, programs, uniform purchases, or camp experiences regardless of financial barriers. Additionally, thanks to community support, GSEM is bringing innovation to life with a new STEM Center at Camp Fiddlecreek along with other much-needed camp facility updates to better support all girls in a safe and engaging space.

We have also been able to expand opportunities for over 3,400 girls in marginalized areas, both urban and rural, to experience Girl Scouting

and pioneered initiatives like the Daisy Drop Box and Brownie Bundle, providing volunteers with resources to best serve girls near and far. Your support ensures that every girl in our region has access to opportunities to excel, lead, and thrive.