Have you ever wanted to make a difference in your community?
Girl Scouts of America is the way. Ever since I joined Girl Scouts in the 2nd grade, I have always wanted to make an impact and help people. I am now an 8th-grade student at Bob Graham Education Center, and the Girl Scouts have given me the opportunity in many ways to give back.
They have taught me leadership, organizational and communication skills. With all of the knowledge I have gained from my years of experience, I realize my dream of obtaining the Silver Award is now within reach.
The Silver Award is one of the highest achievements a Girl Scout Cadette can receive. As part of my Silver Award project, I will be completing a room makeover at His House Children’s Home, a faith-based foster home for abused, neglected, and drug exposed children. In November, the room makeover will include painting a room, providing new bedding, and decorating the room with a sports theme for five boys.
My goal is to inspire and motivate these little boys by making the room feel positive, fun and safe. I want to encourage them to enjoy the time they are there with a comfortable room to go to at the end of the day so they can feel at home.
I believe that by having an organized and decorated room, they will feel better about themselves.
In order to accomplish this project, I will be conducting some fundraising activities such as a garage sale, car washes, and selling my cupcakes. I am going to reach out to family, friends and neighbors for help. I am also seeking donations and will gladly accept slightly used, but mint condition sports related items.
I have created a wish list named “Syan Rivera” on Walmart.com. Anyone wishing to make donations may contact me at MC5294@aol.com.
Let’s make this a wonderful room for these little boys.