Girl Scouts of Northern Illinois

Financial literacy - worked with 10,339 girls to teach five business skills in planning, goal setting, people skills, decision making andfinancial management.

Outreach - programming focused on communities historically underserved by Girl Scouts, including staff-led and staff-supported groups and programs. 1,050 girls served thru outreach in 2021-22.

Volunteers are instrumental in delivering the Girl scout leadership experience both through direct services to girls as well as indirectservices such as recruiting and training fellow volunteers throughout gsni's jurisdiction (16 counties in the Northern Illinois area,west of chicago, south of Wisconsin and east of Iowa) in fiscal year 2021, there were 3,268 registered adult members, approximately 76% of which are volunteers. These volunteers provided support in delivering the Girl scout leadership experience to 10,339 girls ages 5-17.

Camping - over 200 girls and their families camped at four sites to learn more about nature, wildlife and environment through group activities that challenged them physically

During fy22 we experienced some recovery from the impact covid had on our ability to deliver the Girl scout experience. Our membership increased over the previous year and we had a successful camp program. Our product program was successful as well that teaches girls entrepreneurial skills. We still provided some events virtually, but hosted more in-person events than the previous year. Our staff turnover has been low compared to other organizations and we were able to give a salary increase to staff for the first time in several years.