The Girl Scouts of the USA has approved an increase in membership fees after warning that not raising the cost will lead to dramatic cuts in services.
More than 800 delegates from the Girl Scouts’s National Council voted over the weekend to hike the annual fee from $25 to $45. And the cost will increase again in 2026 to $65.
“This investment provides the opportunity to implement initiatives that will have a lasting impact on our Girl Scout councils, volunteers, and the girls and families we serve,” the scouts said in a statement. “We are committed to providing financial assistance to all who need it.”…