GSHOM History

Girl Scouts Heart of Michigan

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For nearly 100 years, Girl Scouting has helped girls develop positive values and become active, responsible leaders in their communities. With renewed vigor and increased emphasis on leadership, citizenship and service to others, Girl Scouting is poised to fulfill our mission of building girls of courage, confidence and character who make the world a better place.

Girl Scouts Heart of Michigan (GSHOM), Inc. was formed on October 1, 2008 from five legacy councils.

Girl Scouts Glowing Embers Council, Inc. - Kalamazoo, MI
Girl Scouts Irish Hills Council, Inc.- Jackson, MI
Girl Scouts Huron Valley Council, Inc.- Ann Arbor, MI
Girl Scouts Michigan Capital Council, Inc. Holt, MI
Girl Scouts Mitten Bay Council, Inc. Saginaw, MI

GSHOM serves girls ages five to 17 in southwest, central and northeast Michigan. Contact any location toll free at (800) 49-SCOUT.