Below are some of the many opportunities for girls to be of service to others in their community.
Spread the Bread
It's an opportunity to bake bread - any kind of bread - tied with notes of hope, gratitude and good cheer
to honor heroes and help those in need. This is a great Service Unit event!
Go to www.spreadthebread.org for more information.
My Very Own Blanket
My Very Own Blanket is a non profit organization helping to comfort foster care children across Ohio.
Girl Scouts can help by volunteering to make blankets. Girls will also get a fun patch!
For more information, visit www.mvob.org or call Jessica at 614-530-3327.
Children's Hospital's Reach Out and Read Program
Participate in the "Reach Out and Read" book drive.
Reach Out and Read is a national organization that promotes early literacy by
making books available to children at pediatric care centers.
Girl Scouts, ages 10 and up, are needed to help sort the books for children in the hospital.
If you are interested, contact Mary Butts at 614-355-8621.
Welcome Baskets for Refugees in Central Ohio
Supplies are needed to make Welcome Baskets to welcome refugees to Central Ohio.
Community Refugee and Immigration Services distribute baskets to nearly 1,000 refugees in Columbus every year.
For more information on the kits and how to participate, contact Colleen Rosshirt with Community Refugee & Immigration Services, at 614-840-9634 or email at colleen@cris-ohio.com
Project Linus
Help make fleece blankets for children and families in need.
Call Debbie Rafferty at 614-538-1610 or visit www.projectlinus.org for more details.