In this July 21, 2017 photo, badges are seen on the vest of a member of the Girl Scouts of Central Maryland as she participates in an activity introducing the world of robotics in Owings Mills, Md. The Girl Scouts of the USA is unveiling a major push this week into furthering the interest of girls in science, engineering, technology and math through 23 new badges, its largest addition of new badges in a decade. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)
Christmas may have come early for the Girl Scouts of America.
Billionaire Mackenzie Scott gave the group the largest donation in Girl Scout USA history - just under $85 million dollars.
Girl Scout organizations are calling this a much needed boost to advance the specific needs of young girls around the nation, including in Northern California.
"We're definitely going to use those funds to provide equitable opportunities for all girls including girls who live in low income communities, that's really important to us," said the CEO of Girl Scouts on Northern California.
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