We're here to help them shine.
Girl Scouts of Western New York (GSWNY) is the leading organization for girl leadership in Western New York region. GSWNY serves over 10,000 youth members and 6,000 adult volunteers across a nine county jurisdiction, including Cattaraugus, Chautauqua, Erie, Genesee, Livingston, Monroe, Niagara, Orleans and Wyoming counties. The council’s administrative service centers are located in Buffalo, Jamestown, Lockport, and Rochester.
Behind every Girl Scout and volunteer is a team of local staff ready to help them earn that next badge, embark on a camping adventure, or organize an impactful service project. That’s what a Girl Scout council is. We are here to maintain camp properties, provide local Girl Scouts skill-building workshops and resources to achieve whatever they can dream up.
GSWNY equity commitment statement
Since our founding over 100 years ago, Girl Scouts of Western New York has been, and will continue to be, an organization rooted in gender equity and advocacy to make the world a better place.
GSWNY is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, racial justice and belonging, and strives to create and nurture inclusive experiences where all people throughout our community are confident they belong.
Our Vision
Girl Scouts of Western New York offers accessible programming in a welcoming environment that equips Girl Scouts to flourish and lead lasting, positive change in their communities.
Our Mission
Together with our Girl Scouts, volunteers, partners and supporters, Girl Scouts of Western New York provides experiences that inspire confidence and a sense of adventure, promote belonging and friendship, and broaden worldviews.
Our Values
- Belonging: Across all backgrounds and lived experiences, we all belong and are welcome as our full, authentic selves in Girl Scouts.
- Character: We are authentic, confident, and demonstrate integrity.
- Service: We make a difference by serving our members and community.
- Adventure: We embrace new challenges with bravery and make Girl Scouting fun.
- Sustainability: We use our resources wisely and plan for a future where Girl Scouting continues to be the top choice for youth and family character-building and leadership programming.
GSWNY 2025-28 Strategic Goals
- Through May 2028, GSWNY will strategically grow revenue and programming and diversify funding to ensure long-term sustainability of Girl Scouting in Western New York.
- Through May 2028, GSWNY will grow participation in Girl Scouting through innovative, age appropriate, Girl Scout-led programs, volunteer and customer support, and meaningful youth, family, and community engagement.
- Through May 2028, GSWNY will become a place where Western New York youth, families, volunteers and community members can fully engage in the benefits of Girl Scouting and discover a true sense of belonging.