Girl Scouts' Way
Girl Scouts Nation’s Capital made history Tuesday, August 5, unveiling “Girl Scouts’ Way,” a new ceremonial street name on Veazey Terrace NW, adjacent to the organization’s headquarters on Connecticut Avenue. This designation honors 113 years of community impact, trailblazing spirit, and youth leadership in the nation’s capital.
The celebration drew D.C. Councilmembers Matthew Frumin and Brianne K. Nadeau (a proud Gold Award Girl Scout), GSCNC CEO Kim R. Ford, Nikki Clifton (President, UPS Foundation and Girl Scouts Nation’s Capital Board Member), Gold Award Girl Scout Avani Patel, and over a hundred local Girl Scouts and community leaders.
Girl Scouts attending were able to collect their own Girl Scouts’ Way patch, create friendship bracelets, play fun games like bean bag toss, and even color their own Girl Scouts’ Way button!
“‘Girl Scouts’ Way’ isn’t just a street name—it’s our promise to keep investing in every young person, every family, every community we touch,” said Kim R. Ford, CEO of Girl Scouts Nation’s Capital. “For over a century, Girl Scouts have been a force for youth leadership, civic engagement and positive change in D.C. We’re proud to stand alongside the youth members, volunteers, and partners who bring our mission to life every day—and we’re just getting started!”
A Movement Rooted in D.C. and Still Leading the Way
With roots stretching back to the District’s first troop in 1913, Girl Scouts Nation’s Capital has a proud history of trailblazing—from welcoming its first African American board member, Virginia McGuire, in 1934, to celebrating Ethel Harvey as the first African American president of any Council in 1972. Girl Scouts Nation’s Capital remains dedicated to inclusion and innovation.
“Did you know D.C. was home to the very first national headquarters for Girl Scouting?” said Ford. “Girl Scouts here have always been ahead of the curve—breaking barriers, championing diversity, and building young people of courage, confidence and character who make the world a better place.”
Building Leaders—One Project at a Time
Today’s Girl Scouts tackle real issues, from mental health awareness to environmental stewardship, actively shaping their communities.
“Having Girl Scouts’ Way as a real street sign is so important, not just for me, but to all of us,” said Gold Award Girl Scout Avani Patel, who spoke at the event. “It is more than just the name; it is a symbol of friendship, service, and growth. It says, ‘we’re here and we matter.’ And for every Girl Scout, now and in the future, who walks by that sign, it is a reminder that this path belongs to all of us and that we’re proud to walk it together.”
