(above) Cranford Girl Scout Troop 40772 tied over 1,000 ribbons to spread a message of unity during the COVID 19 pandemic
Girls Scouts of Cranford Spread an Important Message
Submitted by Kerry Rokicki
Sometimes a simple reminder can make a big impact. The Girl Scouts of Junior Troop 40722 put that concept into action when they tied hundreds of colorful bows to the bridge railing on Springfield Avenue in Cranford. The center banner reads, “TIES THAT BIND” #CRANFORD STRONG”. The eye-catching display is meant to remind residents and passersby that a key to overcoming the COVID 19 pandemic is to stay united in our efforts and to stay connected even when social distancing is required.
“Our troop wanted to spread some joy to the community during the pandemic,” explained volunteer troop leader Tracee Blanton. “We tied nearly 1,100 brightly colored ribbons to unite our community. One of the girls said that it felt really good to work on a project that would have such a positive impact. And the feedback from the community has been so great. We were able to raise people’s spirits and that has been very moving for the girls and for us too.”
Girl Scout Junior Troop 40722 consists of fifth graders who attend Livingston Avenue School in Cranford. They are Callie Blanton, Adelaide Yurcisin, Clare Shuler, Claudia Cook, Meghan Wukovits, Riley Greco, Alexis Jankowski, Riley McKeon, Sara Phillips, Sadie Pizzella, and Molly Moore. The troop is led by Ms. Blanton and Andrea Yurcisin.
Girl Scout Junior Troop 40722 is part of the Girl Scouts of Cranford Service Unit 48. The bridge is located across from Girl Scout Park which is across from the Cranford Canoe Club closest to the intersection of Springfield and Orange Avenues.
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.
(above) Troop 40772 calls for the community to stay united in our efforts and to stay connected even when social distancing is required with the “Ties that Bind” project.
