1,585 donation bags were contributed by 676 Girl Scouts to their local Goodwill donation centers across central and western North Carolina as part of the organizations’ annual partnership and service project.
Each year on October 1, Girl Scouts Carolinas Peaks to Piedmont (GSCP2P) partners with Goodwill Industries of Central North Carolina, Goodwill Industries of Northwest North Carolina and Goodwill Industries of the Southern Piedmont to kick off Good Turn for Goodwill.
“The partnership between Girl Scouts and Goodwill Industries is a key investment that makes a difference in our communities year after year,” said Jennifer Wilcox, CEO of GSCP2P. “Not only does this service project help to change the lives of our neighbors in need, but it also gives our girls a chance to make a direct impact and see how important their contributions are.”
This service project teaches girls about Goodwill’s employment and training programs and how the donations they give to the organization help to support these efforts. The Girl Scouts collected gently used clothing, toys, books, electronics and household items to benefit their local Goodwill stores and donation centers. Along with making their donations, troops could also schedule a tour of their local Goodwill store to see behind the-scenes of how the organization works.
To learn more about GSCP2P, visit www.girlscoutsp2p.org. Questions on Girl Scouting and volunteering can be directed to info@girlscoutsp2p.org or 800-672-2148.
About Girl Scouts Carolinas Peaks to Piedmont
Girl Scouts Carolinas Peaks to Piedmont, a United Way agency, is one of 111 councils nationwide chartered by Girl Scouts of the USA to deliver Girl Scout program within specific geographic boundaries. The local council serves nearly 7,000 girls and 4,500 adult volunteers in 40 counties and maintains three camp properties and four service centers offering unique experiences for girls and adults.
For more information on how to join, volunteer, reconnect or donate to GSCP2P, call 800- 672-2148 or visit www.girlscoutsp2p.org.
We’re Girl Scouts of the USA
We Are Girl Scouts: Girl Scouts bring their dreams to life and work together to build a better world. Through programs from coast to coast, Girl Scouts of all backgrounds and abilities can be unapologetically themselves as they discover their strengths and rise to meet new challenges—whether they want to climb to the top of a tree or the top of their class, lace up their boots for a hike or advocate for climate justice or make their first best friends. Backed by trusted adult volunteers, mentors and millions of alums, Girl Scouts lead the way as they find their voices and make changes that affect the issues most important to them. To join us, volunteer, reconnect or donate, visit www.girlscouts.org.
