Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
Reaffirming our commitment to DEI
Girl Scouts of Colorado's commitment to our values of inclusivity and belonging remains unwavering. When Juliette Gordon Low founded Girl Scouts more than 100 years ago, she understood the importance of standing up for what is right and creating a space where all girls could thrive in a society that sought to limit them. We have since created a vibrant community of Girl Scouts from all backgrounds. Diversity comes in many forms, and every Girl Scout's unique background makes our community stronger.
Girl Scouts is strengthened by:
The diversity of perspectives we convene.
The ways we welcome and nurture belonging, while at the same time encourage individuality.
How we teach our Girl Scouts to use their voices in the pursuit of justice for causes they care about.
Our shared passion and determination to serve all girls.
Diversity, equity and inclusion are core values of Girl Scouts of Colorado. We aim to empower every Girl Scout to make the world a better place. Read more here.
GSCO 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 of Colorado does not tolerate discrimination by its staff, volunteers, members, partners, or participants.
GSCO is committed to creating an environment where all girls have the opportunity to participate in a movement that encourages them to overcome barriers and become leaders in their community and world.
Standards
All GSCO staff, volunteers, and members are expected to think, speak, and act in ways that ensure all people feel they belong and can meaningfully participate in all aspects of Girl Scouting, regardless 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.
GSCO is committed to inclusion and will make reasonable efforts to provide accessibility to Girl Scouts of all levels of ability.
Financial Assistance
From summer camps to STEM programs to journey work, GSCO is dedicated to offering a variety of consistent and quality programs to all our members. We strive to remove as many barriers as possible for families so their child may experience all that Girl Scouts has to offer. We know cost of programs can be a barrier to members attending events, whether it be brought on by an unforeseen emergency or the state of the current economy. To help ensure this is not the cause for our members GSCO offer grants as well as partnerships with donors to lower, and in some cases, remove this barrier. Please see below our list of grant offerings and current scholarship co-funded programs available to all of our members.
Available financial assistance options 
Accessibility and Disabilities
The Girl Scout Experience is for all girls. Every girl has something fabulous to bring to the table! Girl Scouts of Colorado welcomes girls and adults whose learning or physical disabilities and differing abilities may limit their activities but not their hopes and achievements. The Girl Scout Leadership Experience is flexible enough to bring out the best in girls and adults of any ability. Below we have listed a few resources to learn more about accessibility and disabilites.
Accessibility and Disabilities
Land Acknowledgement
We include a Land Acknowledgement at large meetings and events in order to acknowledge the colonial history of our region and our responsibility to respect and honor the relationship Indigenous peoples have to this land.
Further the Conversation
Being an advocate for social justice issues doesn't have to be an adults only role. Use our Engaging Your Family in Social Justice Advocacy guide to explore the topic of social justice advocacy with your family and learn how you can engage your family at home and in the community.
Race and Privilege
For Families
For Caregivers
LGBTQ+
Supporting LGBTQ+ Youth in Girl Scouts
For girls who want to make their schools better places for LGBTQ students
For leaders creating safe spaces
Books to learn more with youth
Diverse. Inclusive. Together. patch
Being an ally is a verb not a noun. It is the commitment to a lifelong journey of learning about and recognizing your privilege. Completing Girl Scouts of Colorado’s Diverse. Inclusive. Together. patch program is a great first step in this journey. Below you will find additional resources* for caregivers and children to continue your exploration of topics related to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Patch curriculum by grade level (English and Spanish)
Additional Resources
