Local Junior Girl Scouts earn Bronze Award
Junior Girl Scouts from Troop No. 46777 recently earned their Bronze Award while collecting and providing 30 care packages for children impacted by domestic violence in the local area.
Scout Leader Leslie Geist explained the Bronze Award (third-highest award in Girl Scouts of the USA) involves Junior Girl Scouts (grades 4 or 5) selecting a team project to make a difference in their community. They work as a team to create a plan of action, spread the word and involve others, and work together to make a positive impact in the community.
Geist stated, “They knew they wanted to help other kids. Their project evolved into collecting blankets, coloring books, crayons, books and stuffed animals. Then, using proceeds from their cookie sales, they purchased and decorated pillowcases to place each care package into, before donating to the Crossroads Project for domestic violence.”
“We are so proud that these young Girl Scouts thought of children in need and wanted to offer encouragement and comfort to children impacted by domestic violence,” stated Suella Himes, Crossroads director. “The Scouts’ care packages bring smiles, comfort knowing others care, and provide something that is their very own for the children in the shelter.”
“The girls were excited to know their care packages would go to kids who needed it the most,” added Geist.
The Crossroads Project provides free and confidential services to victims of domestic violence including: 30-day emergency shelter; safety planning, information and referrals; legal advocacy; and a 24-hour domestic violence hotline.
“Crossroads congratulates the Junior Girl Scouts for earning the Bronze Award and challenges the community to carry on the Scouts example of making a difference in your community,” said Himes.
The other Scout leaders of Troop No. 46777 are Kira Elbel and Cheri Barenchik.