As part of GSSI's Family Partnership fundraising campaign, the Service Unit and Troop that raise the most money in support of Girl Scouts receives back 20% of their donation. This year, the Service Unit that raised the most money was SU 108 - Edwardsville. The troop that raised the most money was Junior Troop #8434 from Aviston.
GSSI's Family Partnership campaign gives families a way to help sustain a high-quality Girl Scout experience for girls in Southern Illinois. It costs GSSI $292 per girl per year to keep our program costs low, properties maintained and volunteer training sessions professionally delivered. While product sales and program fees cover most of the costs, the remaining $50 comes from caring donors. In addition, we provide $150,000 in financial assistance to ensure no girl is ever turned away due to financial reasons.
"We're so appreciative of our Girl Scout families for giving generously," said Director of Fund Development Emily Kimmey. "We hope that each family sees the full value of the experience their daughter receives as part of Girl Scouts and supports our mission to build girls of courage, confidence and character. By giving a donation, families help ensure that GSSI continues to provide a premier experience and that even more girls across southern Illinois can benefit from Girl Scouts.
How Family Partnership Donations Help:
$25 – Buys a vest, badges and journey book for one Girl Scout in need
$50 – Provides CPR and First Aid training to a GSSI Troop Leader & Co-Leader
$100 – Helps send a girl to Camp Cedar Point for one week
$500 – Provides a year’s membership to 33 girls in an at-risk, low-income neighborhood
$1,000 – Gives a Girl Scouts Robotics team the opportunity to compete for the first time
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