2019 National Girl Scout Cookie Weekend Celebrates Iconic Girl-Led Entrepreneurial Program

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Published: 20 February 2019 20 February 2019

Customers can power amazing experiences for girls in the Paso Del Norte area by purchasing Girl Scout Cookies this February 22–24 and beyond.

Silver City, NM— February 22–24, Girl Scouts of the Desert Southwest and nationwide will participate in National Girl Scout Cookie Weekend 2019, celebrating the impactful entrepreneurial program that has sparked the success of millions of women. The Girl Scout Cookie Program®, the largest annual investment in girls in the United States, powers amazing experiences for girls as they learn invaluable entrepreneurial skills and make the world a better place.

At a time of year when many Girl Scouts across the United States are selling Girl Scout Cookies®, National Girl Scout Cookie Weekend, which is an annual event, encourages consumers to support the female leaders and change-makers of today and tomorrow. While just 17 percent of startups are founded by women, the cookie program equips girls with the skills and attributes they need, such as persistence, confidence, and healthy risk-taking, to become business founders and leaders in the future. 

All of the proceeds fund troop projects and experiences, as well as important programming at the local level, such as outdoor adventure and science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM). And many Girl Scouts invest their earnings back into their communities, which means that consumers are not just purchasing delicious cookies—they’re also supporting the betterment of their communities and a bright future for girls.

Girl Scout Cookies can only be purchased from a registered Girl Scout. To find Girl Scouts selling cookies near you, visit here or use the official Girl Scout Cookie Finder app, free on iOS and Android devices.

About Girl Scouts of the Desert Southwest

In partnership with over 2,000 adult volunteers, Girl Scouts of the Desert Southwest serves over 3,000 girls each year—in 34 counties in West Texas and Southern New Mexico —to discover new abilities, connect with new friends, and take action to improve their communities. Girl Scouts is the world’s preeminent leadership development organization, building girls of courage, confidence, and character, who make the world a better place. For more information, call 1-800- 895-7390 or visit here.

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