Once in a while, we hear concerns about the Girl Scout Cookie
Program. In short, this concern arises because individuals have been
fed false information about the program. As such a large organization,
Girl Scouts is occasionally a target for outside entities with clear
agendas. A fundamental piece you should know is that Girl Scouts
does not advocate one way or another with regard to what we perceive
as private issues best handled by families.
And hey, let’s let them have fun! We ask that adults keep adult
conversations to themselves. Approaching Girl Scouts with negative
materials at a cookie sale is not acceptable.
We’re Committed to Inclusivity
We are committed to providing a welcoming and inclusive environment
for all Girl Scouts and their families.
Diversity
and inclusion have been core values of Girl Scouts since its
founding in 1912. Girl Scouts River Valleys and Girl Scouts of the USA
value diversity in all its forms and do not discriminate on the basis
of race, color, creed, religion, alienage or national origin,
ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability, gender, marital status,
familial status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender
identification, genetic information, public assistance, local human
rights commission activity, or any other characteristic protected by
applicable federal, state, or local laws.
Girl Scouts River Valleys strives to ensure its members have safe
spaces to learn, grow, take healthy risks, and make new friends, all
while being themselves and feeling affirmed and respected for who they are.
We Do Not Take a
Political Position
Girl Scouts is a non-partisan, non-profit organization. We do not
support or oppose candidates for public office in any election, nor
take a stand for or against a political party. Girl Scouts River
Valleys does not take a position on abortion or birth control or have
a relationship with Planned Parenthood. The national umbrella
organization, Girl Scouts of the USA, does not have a relationship
with Planned Parenthood on a national level and does not plan to have one.
Cookie Concern Resources
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Social Issues FAQs - This page from Girl
Scouts of the USA answers questions customers commonly have about
Girl Scout stances on social issues.
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Cookies FAQs - This page from Girl Scouts of
the USA answers questions customers commonly have about Cookies
and the Cookie Sale.
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Catholic Church Relationship - This page
from Girl Scouts of the USA outlines Girl Scouts' 100-year
relationship with the Catholic Church.
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Additionally, we have put together responses for
cookie sellers for instances where Girl Scouts or volunteers
are faced with questions or negative comments.