Submitted by Michelle Buchanan
Colorado Springs
Pikes Peak
Junior Girl Scout Troop 40894 set out at the beginning of the year uncertain which goals to pursue this year. After a tour of the Ronald McDonald House of Southern Colorado, it became obvious the troop had a desire to help other young children. This year, the girls set out to help the House and each girl made 2 quilts (1 boy, 1 girl), and enlisted the help of parents and other family members.
In addition, they used cookie sales to generate funds for the quilt fabric and supplies, and dubbed the RMH their Hometown Hero beneficiary this year (collecting 55 boxes of donated cookies). They also learned how saving pop tops directly helps to fund the House, and donated ~2.5 pounds of pop tops. They also made gingerbread houses at Christmas and donated them to the House to help the House that Love Built feel more like home during the holidays. The girls also applied their Journey and other badges they earned throughout the year as they studied and prepared for this project. The troop donated over $650 in goods to the Ronald McDonald House this year.
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