Service Projects 2013-2014
Food Pantry Donation
February 2014
Our troop donated canned foods to the Wheeling Township Food Pantry. The food pantry is stocked by donations and we are happy that we have been able to continue to support this program over the last few years with donations from our troop.
February 2014
Our troop donated canned foods to the Wheeling Township Food Pantry. The food pantry is stocked by donations and we are happy that we have been able to continue to support this program over the last few years with donations from our troop.
Message of Hope Foundation
January 2014
Our troop will contribute Rainbow Loom bracelets to this charity's collection and donation of 15,000 "Rainbow Hope Bracelets" for children undergoing treatments at Children's Hospitals across the country.
January 2014
Our troop will contribute Rainbow Loom bracelets to this charity's collection and donation of 15,000 "Rainbow Hope Bracelets" for children undergoing treatments at Children's Hospitals across the country.
Feed My Starving Children
December 2013
Feed My Starving Children is a non-profit organization committed to feeding hungry children. The approach is simple: children and adults hand-pack meals specifically formulated for malnourished children, and the meals are shipped to nearly 70 countries around the world.
December 2013
Feed My Starving Children is a non-profit organization committed to feeding hungry children. The approach is simple: children and adults hand-pack meals specifically formulated for malnourished children, and the meals are shipped to nearly 70 countries around the world.
Thanksgiving Basket
November 2013
Our troop came together to feed another local family this Thanksgiving. From canned goods to a gift certificate for the turkey, we got into the spirit of this holiday!
November 2013
Our troop came together to feed another local family this Thanksgiving. From canned goods to a gift certificate for the turkey, we got into the spirit of this holiday!
Clean up the Parks
October 2013
Troop 176 spent a portion of our meeting this month cleaning up Pioneer Park. We broke into smaller groups and collected litter that could be recycled and for the garbage. We all use Pioneer Park frequently, so if felt good to know we were making a difference right in our own neighborhood.
October 2013
Troop 176 spent a portion of our meeting this month cleaning up Pioneer Park. We broke into smaller groups and collected litter that could be recycled and for the garbage. We all use Pioneer Park frequently, so if felt good to know we were making a difference right in our own neighborhood.
Service Projects 2012-2013
Scavenger Hunt for Daisies Troop
August 2013
Our Brownie Troop 176 was asked to assist a Westgate Daisies Troop with their registration event. The Brownies helped with a scavenger hunt and with indoor activities for registration. It always feels good to help another group of Girl Scouts!
August 2013
Our Brownie Troop 176 was asked to assist a Westgate Daisies Troop with their registration event. The Brownies helped with a scavenger hunt and with indoor activities for registration. It always feels good to help another group of Girl Scouts!
Just Move It Challenge
April 2013
The Arlington Heights Council of PTA's and ABC/25 Foundation is hosting this 5K walk/run and Heath & Fitness Expo. All proceeds will go to the Scholarship and Grant Fund, benefitting the education of School District 25 students.
www.jmichallengeah.org
April 2013
The Arlington Heights Council of PTA's and ABC/25 Foundation is hosting this 5K walk/run and Heath & Fitness Expo. All proceeds will go to the Scholarship and Grant Fund, benefitting the education of School District 25 students.
www.jmichallengeah.org
Sweet Connections
February 2013
Create Valentine messages for residents of assisted living facilities.
February 2013
Create Valentine messages for residents of assisted living facilities.
Project Linus
February 2013
Project Linus, a non-profit organization, provides homemade blankets to children in need. The program's mission is to provide love, a sense of security, warmth, and comfort to children who are seriously ill or otherwise in need through the gifts of new, handmade blankets lovingly created by volunteer "blanketeers." Our brownie troop is going to partner with Project Linus and the Westgate PTA to contribute to this worthwhile effort.
www.projectlinus.org
February 2013
Project Linus, a non-profit organization, provides homemade blankets to children in need. The program's mission is to provide love, a sense of security, warmth, and comfort to children who are seriously ill or otherwise in need through the gifts of new, handmade blankets lovingly created by volunteer "blanketeers." Our brownie troop is going to partner with Project Linus and the Westgate PTA to contribute to this worthwhile effort.
www.projectlinus.org
A Million Thanks
January 2013
A Million Thanks is a year-round campaign to show appreciation for our U.S. Military Men and Women, past and present, for their sacrifices, dedication, and service to our country through our letters, emails and cards.
http://www.amillionthanks.org/
January 2013
A Million Thanks is a year-round campaign to show appreciation for our U.S. Military Men and Women, past and present, for their sacrifices, dedication, and service to our country through our letters, emails and cards.
http://www.amillionthanks.org/
Personal Care donation package to the Wheeling Township Food Pantry. December 2012
Our troop will create a donation package of personal care items. These are items in the food pantry that are often overlooked. Our troop is going to help fill this need at the Wheeling Township food pantry.
Our troop will create a donation package of personal care items. These are items in the food pantry that are often overlooked. Our troop is going to help fill this need at the Wheeling Township food pantry.
Thanksgiving Basket Program
November 2012
Our troop will feed a family this Thanksgiving! Through this Palatine Township program we will assist an under-resourced family by providing them with all of the ingredients needed to prepare a traditional Thanksgiving dinner.
November 2012
Our troop will feed a family this Thanksgiving! Through this Palatine Township program we will assist an under-resourced family by providing them with all of the ingredients needed to prepare a traditional Thanksgiving dinner.
Share Your Soles
October 2012
Collect gently worn shoes for children and adults in some of the most impoverished places in the world.
www.shareyoursoles.org
October 2012
Collect gently worn shoes for children and adults in some of the most impoverished places in the world.
www.shareyoursoles.org