GSHH Response to the Death of George Floyd

June 03, 2020

Dear Girl Scouts,

We are living in a time of unrest and challenges in our communities. We, at Girl Scouts Heart of the Hudson are saddened and upset by the events that have transpired over the past week. We would be remiss if we didn’t acknowledge the terrible and senseless loss of life. Girl Scouts Heart of the Hudson is an organization that values inclusivity and diversity, and we stand against racism in any form. In Girl Scouts, we seek to instill in girls the fundamental values of respect for all, inclusivity, equality, and the belief that injustice anywhere is a slight to justice everywhere. For more than 100 years, we have prepared girls to be leaders in our world: to speak up, speak out, and take action for fairness, equality, civility, and compassion for all people while they build the courage, confidence, and character they need to make our world a better place. Girl Scouts will always stand for justice, for respect, and for the inherent value and worth of each individual who makes up the beautiful and richly diverse tapestry of the United States.

Thank you for your determination to lead every day and to inspire girls to be leaders and advocates for the issues and ideas important to them.

Yours in Girl Scouting,

Marie Reger

CEO Girl Scouts Heart of the Hudson, Inc