Community Service
Girl Scouting builds girls of courage, confidence, and character, who make the world a better place. Community Service has long been a major focus of Girl Scouts. To help you to find ways to make the world a better place, we have designed the Community Service page.
"Operation: Cookie" was a great success in 2008 . Once again, DHL provided the personnel and equipment to ensure that our cargo of more than 32,200 boxes of Girl Scout Cookies arrived in Iraq and Afghanistan safely and quickly. Thanks to all who supported this program and look for information about the 2009 campaign.
- Summer of Service
- Kids Tools for School
- Food Donations Desperately Needed
- Goodwill Needs Donations
- Online Game Can Feed the Hungry
- Pink Ribbons Needed
- Cancel Your Paper Catalogs
- President's Student Service Awards
United We Serve—Be a Part of It!
United We Serve, sponsored by the
Corporation for National and Community Service (the nation's largest grantmaker supporting service and volunteering), kicks off a Summer of Service on June 22, and culminates with a National Day of Service and Remembrance on September 11, 2009.
Simply let us know whatever Service Projects you have planned for the summer—from camp activities to travel to Bronze, Silver, or Gold Award projects. GSUSA will let the White House know how we're "delivering on change," so please tell us about your Service Project now—it will only take a few minutes.
Kids Tools for School Drive is Back!
Girl Scouts of Nassau County has partnered once again with Astoria Federal Savings for their 10th Anniversary drive for school supplies. Individual Girl Scouts who donate a minimum of $5 worth of school supplies ($40 worth for Troops) will earn a special 10th Anniversary Patch.
Supplies must be brought to any Astoria Federal Branch, between August 1st to August 25th. Bring this flyer for confirmation of your donation, and eligibility for patch.
Food is Needed for our Less Fortunate Neighbors
Summer is an especially challenging time for families who are struggling to keep food on the table. Why not plan a food collection with your Troop? (This fulfills one of the requirements for our Sum-more Girl Scouts Patch)
The Mary Brennan INN has provided a list of needed items and information about how you can help. Download the flyer
Goodwill accepts your new or gently used items — like clothing, appliances and furniture — and sells them in their well-known Goodwill retail stores. The sales of your donations help fund job training and other career services that help people become successful at work
They are in need of your donations. Clean our your closets and bring the items to any Goodwill Store or contact them to arrange for a pickup at your Association event. Get more information
Playing Online to Feed the Hungry
Visit the website FreeRice.com to play an online knowledge challenge game, in a variety of subjects, from vocabulary to math to geography. For every correct answer, 20 grains of rice will be donated to the UN World Food Program. We know that Girl Scouts possess a plethora of erudition. Put it to good use.
Pink Ribbons for Breast Cancer Awareness
Girls are asked to make and donate pink awareness ribbons to the Adelphi Breast Cancer Hotline and Support Program. Please bring your completed ribbons to Adelphi, so they can use them to help spread the word about breast health and cancer awareness. Contact Wilma Carroll for more information.
Join the Catalog Canceling Challenge
Is your mailbox full of catalogs that you don't want, don't need, and don't read? Join with Girl Scouts from around the USA and learn how to cancel delivery of unwanted catalogs. Save a tree (or 2 or 3!). Learn more about the Catalog Canceling Challenge
The President's Student Service Awards
Learn more about the President's Volunteer Service Award. If you think you qualify, contact Diane Seekamp, Program Resources Coordinator 516.741.2550, ext. 244, to order your award.
