Oct. 18, Southeast Texas’ Girl Scouts of San Jacinto Council (GSSJC) announced a $4.2 million donation from philanthropist Mackenzie Scott. Locally, this gift will help GSSJC “advance its mission within the community and fund innovative programs and growth strategies as the council recovers post-COVID and embarks on its next 100 years in Southeast Texas,” the group shared.
“We are truly humbled and grateful for this generous gift and for Mackenzie Scott’s trust in our mission,” says GSSJC CEO Mary Vitek. “This gift not only emphasizes the importance of supporting the next generation of female leaders, but it also acknowledges the work of our volunteers and support of our local donors and community. It ensures we can advance our efforts to provide girls with meaningful experiences and equitable access to our leadership development program so they are empowered and equipped to lead.”
As one of the largest Girl Scout councils in the country, GSSJC serves 35,000 girls across 26 counties in Southeast Texas.