Girl Scouts of Oregon and Southwest Washington

Mission

Girl Scouts builds girls of courage, confidence, and character, who make the world a better place.  

Bottom Line for Portland

Since 1926, Girl Scouts of Oregon & SW Washington has engaged K-12th grade girls in age-progressive activities, enabling them to discover their values, skills, and the world around them; connect with others in an inclusive environment; and take action to make a difference in their world. 

Girl Scouts tackles academic, health, and career gender disparities through our four program pillars: Science, Technology, Engineering & Math (STEM); Outdoors, Entrepreneurship, and Life Skills.  

According to Portland State University’s Center for Women’s Leadership, there is an average of only 15% women in leadership positions across all sectors. Girl Scouts don’t need to grow up to start leading. They’re impacting our communities right now, and with your gift, we can include more girls in that experience. 

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Seeing my daughter navigate friendships with the help of Girl Scouts has made me a believer in the organization. She has led activities with the help of an adult, volunteered in her community, and has discovered her entrepreneurial spirit! When things get tough socially, as is common at this age, she has the tools to work it out and make everyone feel included. I wish I had been a Girl Scout!

 – Anna, Owner of Elk Cove Winery & Girl Scout Parent

Incentives

🍪 Girl Scouts is about so much more than cookies, but we are excited to share that we have a brand-new Girl Scout cookie coming out this year—and you can be among the first to try it! Exploremores™ reflect the spirit of exploration at the heart of every Girl Scout.

🌍 The first ten donors giving $20 or more on Big Give Days will receive a package of our new Girl Scout Cookie, Exploremores™. You must arrange in person pick up. 

🤩 The first five donors giving $65 or more on Big Give Days will receive five packages of Girl Scout Cookies: One each of Exploremores™, Peanut Butter Sandwich, Peanut Butter Patties, and 2 Caramel deLites ®. You must arrange in person pick up. 

🎟️ All donors will receive a digital Columbia Employee Store pass valid in-store through January 11, 2026.

Partner(s)

Adventures Without Limits’ mission is to provide opportunity and adventure for all people, regardless of their ability level, socio-economic status, gender, ethnicity, or age. We appreciate that your mission creates safe and accessible adventure spaces for all, and love that Girl Scouts have shared adventures with you. 

Friends of Noise has participated and performed at Girl Scout events! Thank you for showing Girl Scouts the power of self-expression through music and the benefits of keeping music in their lives.

Our nonprofit partner Habitat for Humanity Portland Region shares our commitment to volunteerism and making the future a brighter place for children.

Hacienda CDC is a Latino-led organization dedicated to advancing the social and economic mobility of all communities. Girl Scouts of Oregon and SW Washington is honored to partner with Hacienda CDC to provide the Girl Scout Leadership Experience through our Latina Engagement Program.

Elk Cove Vineyards is a Girl Scout family! Join them in participating in Give!Guide Big Drinks Day and receive a 2 for 1 wine tasting! Must be 21 years and older to enjoy this incentive. 

Columbia Sportswear has supported Girl Scout events and helps equip Girl Scouts across Oregon and SW Washington for outdoor adventures!