On her national radio program “Raising Godly Girls,” Founder and Executive Director of American Heritage Girls Patti Garibay recently highlighted the value of teaching girls to speak up for themselves and their beliefs despite worrying about the judgment of others.
Garibay said, “Does your girl have strong opinions? While the media often highlights teens advocating for controversial cultural issues, Gen Z-ers are often hesitant to express firm beliefs on moral issues. Curious minds wonder — how can a generation fueled by the justice mindset be afraid to publicly share their beliefs? The answer: judgment.”
American Heritage Girls was founded in 1995 when Garibay became concerned with the direction the Girl Scouts of America was headed. Garibay, along with a group of concerned parents, wanted a faith-based, scout-type character development program for their daughters, and American Heritage Girls was born.
Today, there are Troops in all 50 states and girls being served in 15 countries around the globe. Girls can join a Troop at any time; if a Troop is not available nearby, they can become a Trailblazer and enjoy the AHG program alongside their parent.
A variety of Christian denominations are also represented as Charter Organizations for Troops. Thousands of volunteer members across the country are helping girls grow in their faith, cultivate a heart for service, and enjoy the great outdoors.