Comfort and Compassion: Supporting Children in Western North Carolina – Emilee Bradley’s Girl Scout Gold Award Project

Emilee Bradley of Girl Scout Troop 2024 in Caldwell County has earned the Girl Scout Gold Award for a community leadership and service project that addressed the immediate needs of kids affected by Hurricane Helene and fostered resilience among this community. Aiming to support children affected by the natural disaster and other hardships, the Girl … Continue reading Comfort and Compassion: Supporting Children in Western North Carolina – Emilee Bradley’s Girl Scout Gold Award Project

Pollinator Conservation: Kaveesha Abeykoon’s Girl Scout Gold Award Project

Kaveesha Abeykoon of Girl Scout Troop 41738 in Guilford County has earned the Girl Scout Gold Award for a community leadership and service project that addresses the issue of declining pollinator populations due to habitat loss and lack of awareness on their importance. Aiming to address these root causes and inspire public action toward conservation, … Continue reading Pollinator Conservation: Kaveesha Abeykoon’s Girl Scout Gold Award Project

Sassy Cat Supporters: Sienna Davidson’s Girl Scout Gold Award Project

Sienna Davidson of Girl Scout Troop 10492 in Watauga County has earned the Girl Scout Gold Award for a community leadership and service project that addresses the overpopulation and homelessness among feral and abandoned cats. To raise awareness of the critical role of foster care, the Girl Scout Ambassador partnered with the Watauga Humane Society … Continue reading Sassy Cat Supporters: Sienna Davidson’s Girl Scout Gold Award Project

Self Defense Club: Morgan Emehel’s Girl Scout Gold Award Project

Morgan Emehel of Girl Scout Troop 2307 in Lincoln County has earned the Girl Scout Gold Award for a community leadership and service project that addresses personal safety and empowerment by equipping students with the skills and confidence to protect themselves in potentially dangerous situations. Aiming to benefit students at her school and foster a … Continue reading Self Defense Club: Morgan Emehel’s Girl Scout Gold Award Project

Food Insecurity Awareness: Gayasha Abeykoon’s Girl Scout Gold Award Project

Gayasha Abeykoon of Girl Scout Troop 41738 in Guilford County has earned the Girl Scout Gold Award for a community leadership and service project that addresses food insecurity with a focus on the lack of education on healthy eating and limited access to nutritious foods. The Girl Scout Ambassador partnered with Freedom House Farm and … Continue reading Food Insecurity Awareness: Gayasha Abeykoon’s Girl Scout Gold Award Project

New Beginnings Guidebook for Immigrant Students: Kayla McGlockton’s Girl Scout Gold Award Project

Kayla McGlockton of Girl Scout Troop 13035 has earned the Girl Scout Gold Award for a community leadership and service project that addresses the issues of mental health and xenophobia of immigrant children and families. The Girl Scout Ambassador recognized the stressors of immigrant children inher community, so she created the New Beginnings Guidebook for … Continue reading New Beginnings Guidebook for Immigrant Students: Kayla McGlockton’s Girl Scout Gold Award Project

Busy Boards for Special Education Learners: Madelyn Hovis’ Girl Scout Gold Award Project

Madelyn Hovis of Girl Scout Troop 2305 in Lincoln County has earned the Girl Scout Gold Award for a community leadership and service project that addresses the need for special education resources. Madelyn identified that local special education teachers have had difficulty managing their classrooms due to limited access of individualized resources their students need. … Continue reading Busy Boards for Special Education Learners: Madelyn Hovis’ Girl Scout Gold Award Project

Salty Surf Revolution: Ava Anzalone’s Girl Scout Gold Award Project

Ava Anzalone of Girl Scout Troop 1893 in Lincoln County has earned the Girl Scout Gold Award for a community leadership and service project that educates elementary students on ocean ecosystems and pollution. To raise awareness of how people’s actions affect ocean ecosystems and why it is important to keep the ocean clean and healthy, … Continue reading Salty Surf Revolution: Ava Anzalone’s Girl Scout Gold Award Project

Finding Joy in Art: Gabrielle McIntire’s Girl Scout Gold Award Project

Gabrielle McIntyre of Girl Scout Troop 2483 earned the Girl Scout Gold Award, the highest honor in Girl Scouting, for addressing the lack of mental health support for the elderly through a community leadership and service project. For Gabrielle’s project, Finding Joy in Art, she partnered with Journey Adult Day Center in Greensboro to design … Continue reading Finding Joy in Art: Gabrielle McIntire’s Girl Scout Gold Award Project

The Global Fairy Garden: Ava Cabbell’s Girl Scout Gold Award Project

Ava Cabbell of Girl Scout Troop 40850 earned the Girl Scout Gold Award for a community service project that aimed to increase children’s outdoor imaginative play. Cabbell partnered with the Miriam P. Brenner Children's Museum in downtown Greensboro to create The Global Fairy Garden, a safe space for children to have unstructured outdoor play, stimulate … Continue reading The Global Fairy Garden: Ava Cabbell’s Girl Scout Gold Award Project