Madison Girl Scout Troop 5631
This year Madison Girl Scout Troop 5631 has been busy volunteering their time to help local organizations that support children and families. Most members started their Girl Scout experience when they were in kindergarten, and this group of extra-ordinary high school juniors from Madison High School are now GS Ambassadors, the highest level available within the Girl Scout Organization.
Each is unique in their own way, but they share a common goal of caring for their community in ways big and small. This winter they have partnered with the Thursday Morning Club to assist CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) of Morris and Sussex counties. CASA’s mission is to be a strong voice for the best interests of vulnerable children who have been removed from their homes or are under court supervision due to abuse, neglect, or abandonment. CASA recruits, trains, and supervises community volunteers to be advocates, mentors, and champions for each child on his or her journey to a safe, permanent, and nurturing home. The members of Troop 5631 spent several meetings hand-making pillows and blankets for the children who benefit from CASA.The scout’s overall sentiment when working on this project was that it warmed their hearts to help children in need, and they hope that their gifts might bring a feeling of comfort and security to the recipients as they snuggle with the homemade blankets and pillows.
This spring the troop is planning to volunteer with another local organization that supports foster care children called Roots & Wings. The Mission of Roots & Wings is to provide safe housing, emotional support, life skills, and educational opportunities for youth aging out of foster care, empowering them to rise toward their greatest potential. Troop 5631 will help build awareness for the organization and organize a food & panty drive to collect items for Roots and Wings clients.
The mission of Girl Scouting is to build girls of courage, confidence, and character, who make the world a better place. As this group prepares for their final year of high school, each one looks to the future. They take with them the lifetime experience of scouting and are sure to continue to make positive contributions to their communities.
