Community Outreach is a huge part of what it means to be a Girl Scout. Our Mission, Promise and Law all attest to that. Therefore we will take part in the following Community Outreach programs so that we can fulfill the Girl Scout Mission, Promise and Law!

March 31st - Rogers Wildlife Rehabilitation - Rogers Wildlife Rehabilitation Center is a 501c3 nonprofit wildlife rescue organization in the Dallas/Fort-Worth metroplex specializing in the rescue and rehabilitation of injured, sick and orphaned birds of all types. Our goal is to restore the health and independence of these precious creatures so that they may be released back into their natural habitat. Rogers Wildlife serves as a sanctuary for the remaining birds, as they are deemed non-releasable due to the extent of their injuries.

Please bring some bleach bottles and Rectangular boxes of Kleenex to donate. They use about 10 of each every day, so we would like to lead them up. Here is a list of other items they could use:New 100-U insulin syringes, Unused syringes and needles, Asthma type nebulizer, Heating pads without auto-shutoff, Heat lamps and bulbs, Puppy pads, High-efficiency laundry detergent, Dawn soap, Shovels, rakes, hoes, Pine shavings, Play sand, Trailer of any kind or condition, Riding mower/trailer or attachments, Refrigerator, Electric fans, Extension cords/repair ends, Electrical supplies, AA, AAA, D Cell batteries, Broom & mop http://www.rogerswildlife.org/index.php 

Prior 

September 1 - 30 - North Texas Food Bank - Peanut Butter Buddy Patch Program
Be a Peanut Butter Buddy this fall! Through this service patch program Girl Scouts explore what it takes to keep their bodies fueled and lend a helping hand to those struggling to do the same. Complete the steps to learn all about nutrition and fitness, and then help others meet their nutritional needs.

Steps for Patch

 

October 1 - 31 - Goodwill Good Turn Project
Girl Scouts of Northeast Texas is teaming up with Goodwill Industries of Dallas, Northeast Texas, and East Texas to help youth and adults with disabilities and disadvantaging conditions! First, you’ll discover how your donation makes a difference in the lives of Goodwill Employees. Then, you’ll collect items to help fund job training in your community. To earn the Goodwill Good Turn patch, complete the steps at:

 Goodwill Good Turn Info on GSNETX

Be sure to complete the online reporting form (once per troop or Juliette) by Nov. 5th to receive your free patch.

October – November 6th - Good Samaritans - Thanksgiving for Families

An annual event, our families receive a reusable bag of Thanksgiving ‘sides’ and a $15 grocery card to purchase their choice of meat.  We’ve done this for three years and our families have been very grateful for the help.  Currently, Good Sam serves around 550 families/month and this year we have a goal to provide 500 Thanksgiving meals.  Good Sam will provide the bag with the a list of sides needed attached to the bag.  With such a large number of bags to provide, we would greatly appreciate your help! 

Thanksgiving for Homeless.  Also an annual event, Good Sam volunteers prepare chili/stew/soup and serve it to our homeless the day before Thanksgiving.  Since we have no place to cook, we just do a little ‘potluck’ and our homeless friends eat outside on the picnic tables.

Flyer - Items Needed List

Good Samaritan - Garland Website


November 1 - 30 - Sleep Experts Share the Warmth Program
Give back through Share the Warmth Blanket Drive! Girls are asked to collect and drop off new or gently used blankets to any of Sleep Experts’ 40 North Texas locations, the GSNETX Paris Service Center, or GSNETX East Texas Regional Center. Each girl who collects blankets will be eligible for a free patch.  

 Sleep Experts Share the Warmth on GSNETX 

Complete the online patch reporting form  to receive a free patch.

 

December 16 - DFW National Cemetery Wreaths Across America
Join us on National Wreaths Across America Day - December 16, 2017.  Each December on National Wreaths Across America Day, our mission to Remember, Honor and Teach is carried out by coordinating wreath-laying ceremonies at Arlington National Cemetery, as well as over 1,200

January 1st - 31st - Friendship House 

Friendship House, a relief ministry sponsored by First Baptist Church of Garland, in conjunction with local churches and community organizations, was organized in 1977 to help meet the physical needs of those whJao were out of work, physically disabled or low income for a variety of reasons and circumstances. With the help of many volunteers, it reaches out to as many as 175 families per week.

 

We will be collecting donations (flier attached with services and needs) at the January Service Unit Meeting.  I am working with Friendship House to try and set up a time for troops to drop off together.  I will let you know the date/time as it gets closer. Also, at the Cookie Rally on Dec 30th, bring books to Donate to Friendship's House Little Library. (Give books only to Michele, hold other donations for later drop off)

Friendship House Brochure

February 24th - North Texas Food Bank - North Texas Food Bank - Our Service Unit will be volunteering at the North Texas Food Bank on Saturday Feb. 24 from 1PM-3:30PM.  This is an incredible opportunity for us to give back to our community!  All volunteers must be at least 10 years of age and each troop needs to ensure a 1:7 ratio per NTFB.  We are also asking that each girl/adult who attends to bring a donation for the food pantry.  You can bring as much as you would like. Join the fight against hunger! Your hearts and hands help us feed our neighbors in need. 


 

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