Sister to Sister - Standing Together through the Storm!
One year after Superstorm Sandy, Girl Scouts stand together to remember the impact we can have on a community and the importance of being a sister to every Girl Scout!
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Sister to Sister: Standing Together through the Storm
Girls who were impacted by the storm and those that helped out had a chance to meet each other on Sunday at GSNC’s Sister to Sister: Standing Together through the Storm. They had the opportunity to share stories, trade Girl Scout SWAPS, create a Sister-to-Sister collage, and learn how to help replenish eel grass in ocean areas. With help from Project Hope, girls created a tree filled with their hopes for the future. "It was amazing to hear the stories of so many girls impacted by Superstorm Sandy at the Sister to Sister event. Girls were smiling as they shared their stories with each other. You could see how happy they were to be together and how supportive they are of each other. We all went home knowing that those that were in need, as well as those so willing to help out, really understand what it means to be a Sister to every Girl Scout." said Pat P., GSNC MVP Program Specialist. Donna Ceravolo said, "It was my privilege to be part of this ev...
National Sisters Day is August 4
Did you know that there is a whole day dedicated to sisters? Even though we love and celebrate our sisters all year long, August 4 is National Sisters Day… so why not go an extra step to really celebrate the friendship and bond between sisters, including our Girl Scout Sisters! Here are some ideas of ways to celebrate National Sisters Day: Pick up the phone … call your sister and say “Hi” to her and wish her a Happy Sisters Day. Make a homemade card or write a letter … Let your inner creativity shine by breaking out the magic markers and sparkles and making your sister a card. You can take it one step further by writing her a letter telling her why you appreciate her. Get together with your Sister and watch old home videos or look through old pictures… This is a great way to remember the history that you and your sister share and to look back on some of your favorite memories together. Spend the day together creating new memories … whether it’s jus...