Community Pathways: Expanding access through local partnerships.
Community Pathways is how Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts partners with schools, community organizations, and faith-based groups to bring the Girl Scout experience directly to girls where they already learn, grow, and gather.
Through Community Pathways, programs take place on-site in familiar, trusted spaces, allowing girls to participate during or after the school day. By reducing or removing common barriers to participation, more girls can access meaningful leadership experiences while achieving the same leadership outcomes as traditional Girl Scout troops.
Join a network dedicated to making Girl Scouts accessible to every girl.
We work primarily in underserved and under-resourced communities, partnering with local organizations to help youth build confidence, develop leadership skills, and feel more connected to their communities. Along the way, we provide volunteers and partners with the tools, training, and support they need to create meaningful, lasting programs. Financial assistance is available to help ensure every girl can participate.
Our Partnership Process
Step 2
We work with you to identify your needs, recruit volunteers, and put together a plan.
Step 3
Get started with the tools and resources with ongoing guidance and support.
Ways Your Organization Can Partner
Start a Community Partnership Troop 
Host a Short-term or One-time Pathway Program
Become a Girl Scout Champion
Unlock the Girl Scout Network for Your Girls
Support Existing Community Partnership Troops
Become a GSEMA Program Partner
Perci, Notre Dame Cristo Rey High School Student
"Throughout my time in Girl Scouts, not only have I learned to be more confident, but I’ve also made so many new friends I never thought I could in one year."
Felicia, Susan B. Anthony Middle School Educator
"We continually receive inquiries from families who’ve heard from friends just how transformative these experiences are."
Catherine, Blackstone Elementary School Educator
"It has been amazing watching the girls grow each year and the excitement they have when it is time to get together."
We’re actively building new Community Pathway Partnerships in Brockton, Chelsea, Dorchester, East Boston, Haverhill, Lawrence, Lowell, Mattapan, Methuen, New Bedford, Randolph, Revere, Roxbury, and Taunton. If your community isn’t listed, please reach out. We’d love to explore other opportunities with you!
Together, we can empower young people to discover their potential, make a positive impact in their communities, and grow into strong, capable leaders.
To learn more about partnering with Girl Scouts, please contact our Community Pathways Team.
