Cranford Girl Scouts Honor Veterans
Submitted by Kerry Rokicki
Girl Scouts of Cranford honored veterans in their hometown and those serving all over the world with two different initiatives. Daisy Troop 40901 made homemade cards of gratitude and delivered them in person to members of the Cranford Police Department and Cranford Fire Department who are also veterans of the United States Armed Forces. The delivery was timed to coincide with Veterans Day.
“The girls were so proud to decorate the cards for our veterans. We also have more cards for the Cranford VFW and a poster,” explained Nikki Savino Mulcahy, co-leader of Daisy Troop 40901. “Many of our Daisy scouts also gave cards they created to family members, friends and neighbors who are veterans. They did such a great job and are truly excited to be part of the Cranford Girl Scout family as Daisies.”
Active duty troops will also receive homemade holiday cheer from The Girl Scouts of Cranford thanks to the efforts of Girl Scout Ambassador Troop 40071. For the sixth year in a row, the troop coordinated a “Cards for Troops” drive and collected hundreds of cards and ornaments that will be distributed to military personnel stationed here in the United States as well as overseas. Typically the “Cards for Troops” event is held at the Cranford Community Center but because COVID-19 restrictions prevented that type of gathering this year, the participation and collection was remote. Girl Scout Ambassadors from Troop 40071 created, packed and delivered 225 card making/activity kits to more than 20 participating troops, who generously created 200 ornaments and 400 holiday cards, more than any other year to date.
The Girl Scouts of Cranford boasts over 1,139 Girl Scout Members in 71 troops and Juliette’s making it one of the largest non-profit organizations in town. The Cranford Service Unit is a part of the Girl Scouts Heart of New Jersey (GSHNJ) Council which is part of the Girl Scouts of the USA. If your family is interested in learning more about local Girl Scouts or to find out more information on the Girls Scouts of Cranford, please visit cranfordgirlscouts.com.
