Welcome to the GSCSA blog! We look forward to sharing how Girl Scouts are taking action in our council — for themselves, their communities, and the world.
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Hailing from Bristol, Tennessee, Madison Mitchell embarked on a mission to tackle a critical issue affecting young girls today: nurturing self-esteem, promoting self-care, and fostering responsible use of technology, particularly social media. She turned this mission into her Girl Scout Gold Award project. Gold Award Girl Scouts are high schoolers who address issues they’re passionate about… Read more
In a world where biodiversity is under threat, Greta Lane of Johnson City set out to make a difference through her art and activism. Her project, “The Art of Biodiversity,” earned her a prestigious Girl Scout Gold Award in 2023. Gold Award Girl Scouts are high schoolers who address issues they’re passionate about by planning and… Read more
Natalie Wood of Knoxville felt inspired to tackle her community’s food insecurity issue. Her project, “Church Based Community Food Pantry,” earned her a prestigious Girl Scout Gold Award in 2023. Gold Award Girl Scouts are high schoolers who address issues they’re passionate about by planning and implementing a project that produces lasting change in the community… Read more
Inspired by a mission trip, Danielle Holbert of Knoxville established a network of food pantries at three local churches to assist those struggling with homelessness and poverty. Her project, “Proverbs 22:9 – A Network of Blessings,” earned her a prestigious Girl Scout Gold Award in 2023. Gold Award Girl Scouts are high schoolers who address issues they’re passionate… Read more
Aware of dwindling music programs in schools, Lily Andrews of Signal Mountain embarked on a mission to inspire and share her love of music with children in her community. Her project, “Inspiring Music to All,” earned her a prestigious Girl Scout Gold Award in 2023. Gold Award Girl Scouts are high schoolers who address issues they’re passionate about… Read more
Concerned about the lack of diversity in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields in her community, Sadie Pastor of Knoxville created educational resources that ultimately impacted 27 middle schools across East Tennessee. Her project, “Growing into STEM,” earned her a prestigious Girl Scout Gold Award in 2023. Gold Award Girl Scouts are high schoolers who address issues… Read more
