“We’re also hearing back from those moms who now put their daughters in American heritage Girls and are thrilled that we have stayed the course, that we have maintained our Christ-centered focus despite what the culture is doing.” -Patti Garibay.
For more than two decades, Patti Garibay has been at the forefront of countering the culture by leading girls and women to create lives of integrity. She is the founder and executive director of American Heritage Girls, a national Christ-centered leadership and character development program. She helps thousands of girls discover their identity and purpose in Christ through AHG’s transformative programs. Today, AHG stands strong, with over 52,000 members globally with AHG Troops in all 50 states and 15 countries.
During this episode, Patti touches upon many factors that made her want to create a Christ-centered organization for girls. She mentions the modifications made to the Girl Scouts organization, including the manifestation of moral relativism, strange treatment of sexuality, and pro-abortion lean. This prompted Patti to create her organization, American Heritage Girls, a character development program based on solid truth and values.
Patti details the many awards and programs AHG offers, such as badges that focus on skills-based learning, allowing girls to explore various interests and potentially discover future vocations. They also offer service projects called Service Stars that encourage girls to put their faith into action by serving others. Additionally, AHG offers level awards, which require girls to earn badges, service stars, and faith awards, promoting goal-oriented growth as they progress through the program.
She also shares heartwarming stories of girls who have gone through the program and its positive impact on their lives. Many alumni have even returned to AHG, with their own daughters now becoming members, highlighting the long-lasting and intergenerational influence of the organization. For those interested in joining American Heritage Girls, Patti explains that it’s as simple as visiting their website and using the zip code finder to locate a troop nearby. Churches are also encouraged to consider starting a troop, as AHG can provide assistance. Starting a troop can be a meaningful way of growing a family ministry and creating strong bonds within the church community.
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