BUFFALO, N.Y. (WKBW) — There is a new push to make the Girl Scouts of America look a bit more like the world we live in today.
According to the Girl Scout Impact Study, only 13% of Girl Scouts identify as Hispanic, and only 12 identify as Black. The study also suggests that only 7% of Girl Scouts come from low-income households.
"We're all together. It's like a community," said 10-year-old Nylah Jones. "It doesn't matter if you're white, Black, Brown, or any color. It's about family."
The Delavan Grider Community Center launched a Girls Scouts program as an opportunity to serve Buffalo's East Side community.
"When I was younger, I went to a predominately white institution. There were all white girls in my Girl Scouts troop," said troop leader Renysia Thomas. "I really never had this experience and it's needed."
"We want to make sure our girls, especially in our community, thrive higher than the stars to reach for your goals and your dreams," said troop leader Jalesa Davis.
Some of the Girl Scouts say it's all about building a loving sisterhood.
"It's an excuse to go to this cool place and do arts and crafts. It's really just a fun learning experience," said 11-year-old Sophia Robinson.
Girl Scout Troop 34430 includes parents to help build stronger bonds with their daughters.
"It's reassuring that as a parent we also form our own bonds," said parent Celena Owunwann.
It costs just $25 to sign up for Girl Scout Troop 34430. Click here to find more information.
