Girl Scouts of the USA is the world’s preeminent organization dedicated solely to girls — all girls — where, in an accepting and nurturing environment, girls build character and skills for success in the real world. In partnership with committed adult volunteers, girls develop qualities that will serve them all their lives, like leadership, strong values, social conscience, and conviction about their own potential and self-worth.

Founded in 1912 by Juliette Gordon Low, Girl Scouts’ membership has grown from 18 members in Savannah, Ga., to 3.7 million members throughout the United States, including U.S. territories, and in more than 90 countries through USA Girl Scouts Overseas.

Girl Scouts of Southeast Florida was formed in 2008 through the merger of Girl Scouts of Broward County and the Girl Scouts of Palm Glades Council, which served Palm Beach, Martin, St. Lucie, Indian River, and Okeechobee Counties.

The merger of these two councils was part of a Girl Scouts historic transformation to modernize the iconic organization and focus on leadership development in the 21st century.