Ohio Girl Scout Councils Host Legislative Reception, Form Ohio Legislator Girl Scout Caucus Aimed at Supporting Investment in Girls
Event to highlight findings from recently released “2025 Ohio State of the Girl Report” emphasizing key challenges impacting Ohio girls including mental health, social media, and STEM engagement.
What: Ohio’s Girl Scout Councils will host an All-Ohio Girl Scout Legislative Reception and form an Ohio Legislator Girl Scout Caucus aimed at supporting investments in and shining a spotlight on the critical issues affecting Ohio girls.
The reception will provide an overview and an opportunity to learn about the recently released 2025 Ohio State of the Girl report, a collaborative research effort commissioned by Ohio’s four Girl Scout councils.
The report sheds light on critical challenges facing Ohio’s girls and highlights actionable strategies for improving their wellbeing and future success. Key insights include:
- The growing prevalence of mental health struggles among girls.
- The profound influence of cyberbullying and extended social media use.
- Opportunities to reignite interest in STEM and leadership programs that prepare girls for the future.
The first-of-its-kind report in Ohio offers data-driven solutions to guide efforts and investment to improve outcomes for girls statewide.
When: Wednesday, March 12 from 4:30 – 6 p.m.
Media welcome to conduct interviews with leadership from Ohio’s Councils, as well as parents and Girl Scouts available in uniform.
Where: Riffe Center Theatre Complex – Speaker Joann Davidson Theatre
Vern Riffe State Office Tower, 77 S. High St., Third Floor, Columbus, OH 43215
Who: Leadership from Ohio’s four Girl Scout councils serving Ohio: Girl Scouts of Ohio’s Heartland, Girl Scouts of Black Diamond, Girl Scouts of North East Ohio, and Girl Scouts of Western Ohio.
Parent troop leaders and Girl Scouts
Why: The 2025 Ohio State of the Girl Report is a first-of-its-kind collaboration among Ohio’s Girl Scout councils, providing a credible source of data across Ohio communities that will generate new efforts, actions, and investments to improve the lives of girls.
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On-Site Media Contacts for Legislative Reception
Kevin Ronnebaum
P: 614-309-0300
E: KRonnebaum@GSOH.org
March 06, 2025
