Volunteer Connections by Girl Scouts of Nassau County

Girl Scouts of Nassau County sends its deepest thanks to our Girl Scout family around the globe who have reached out to us and our Girl Scout sisters who were impacted by Hurricane Sandy.    We have been overcome by your generosity, heartened by your ingenuity, and warmed by your prayers and good wishes.   We also thank Anna Maria Chavez and the team at Girl Scouts of the USA for their help and support.   You all have shown us the Girl Scout Promise and Law in words and deeds! Girl Scouts of Nassau as of TODAY: Electricity has been restored to about 90% of the area. But many still share the distress, confusion and suffering of Hurricane Sandy's indelible mark on our community. There is still a sense of malaise and discomfort even as the community pulls together and begins to recover, but the spirit of community is thriving!   Most people do have shelter. Many of those hardest hit are with family/friends, some are

In the wake of Hurricane Sandy, many people in Nassau County and all over the country are coming to realize all the things in life that they take for granted… warm meals, heat, electricity, homes, family, caring neighbors, etc. With all that has occurred and with the holiday season approaching, it is important that we give thanks and show appreciation for the things in life that we have.   I for one am thankful to have the best job in the world, with the best team ever, doing important work to make the world a better place; I am thankful for my family, my friends, my Girl Scouts, my volunteers, a warm meal at night and a roof over my head. I asked my staff members to complete the following statement, “I am thankful for…” Here is a brief glimpse at how the GSNC Staff members completed the statement: ·        my co-workers—they are amazing! ·        the friendship of my Girl Scout family. ·        my neighbors who came together and helped dismantle th

As Girl Scouts in Nassau County, many of us and our sister Girl Scouts are feeling the effects of Hurricane Sandy right here in our home towns. We thank our sister councils for their thoughts and prayers through this tough time and we continue to keep those affected in our hearts. Many of us are asking, “what can we do to help?” First and foremost, check on the other Girl Scouts in your Troop and in your Association.  See if there is anything they need.  If you want to help others: Start a food drive and donate to Island Harvest or your local food pantry. Island Harvest, (631) 873-4775 Start a collection of baby food, diapers and wipes. Long Island Cares- Nassau Service Center, 84 Pine Street, Freeport, NY 11520, (516) 442-5221 Start a supply drive. Many shelters and organizations are in need of diapers, formula, food, water, household cleaners and personal care items. Create Shelter Activity Kits for Kids or bring boo

Dear Friends and Family, The Girl Scouts of Nassau County office reopened on Monday November 5. Our electricity and internet service has been restored. We didn’t suffer any damage to our building. However, Camp Blue Bay didn’t fare so well. Several trees were destroyed; there was severe damage to the platform tents and polls and they are still without electricity.  Like true New Yorkers, many have reached out to us asking how they can help Girl Scouts in Nassau County. We are still assessing the needs of girls and their families. We know that several communities are still without electricity and many families have significant damage to their homes. The loss of homes along coastal communities has been devastating. We know that Girl Scout families have been deeply impacted. And it will take many months before they can return home or find permanent housing.   As families try to move forward, we want them to know that we are here to support them. Normalc