Girl Scout Troop #52101 and Troop #42328 work together to support the United Way Warm Clothing Drive
United Way distributed several coats through partner agency, American Red Cross – Mount Baker Chapter to a Mount Vernon family who lost their home in a fire on December 2.
The remaining donations went to partner agency, Skagit County Community Action Agency, where 1,200 warm coats have been distributed in the last nine days.
A Girl Scout observed, “It’s good to know that my old coat can keep a young child warm.”
The need is still present – Community Action, American Red Cross, Sea-Mar Community Health Center, Catholic Community Services, and Brigid Collins all welcome donations of blankets, sleeping bags and especially warm coats for those in need this winter.
The Anacortes Girl Scout troops combined gifts purchased with money earned from selling Girl Scout Cookies and personal donations to make a difference to Skagitonians this Holiday Season.
“I like helping other people. It makes me feel good,” said a Girl Scout.
Photo Credits: Back Row (left-right): Elizabeth Koals, Ellie Harrison, Lieutenant Ryan (Salvation Army), Abby Lindberg, Claire Severin, Katie Dyer, Debra Lancaster (United Way) , Front Row (left-right): Kendall McCauley , Lillian Rue, Malea Linder, Jennifer Spurling, Meleah Fine. Girl Scout Leaders (not pictured): Tara Linder, Kate Koals, Laurel Harrison, Chris Wood, Rebecca Spurling, Photographer: Kathy Lindberg
The Salvation Army’s Holiday Gift Giving campaign, Adopt-a-Senior Citizen also received donations from the Girl Scout troops.
To find out how you can get involved with Girl Scouts of Western Washington, contact
Heidi Fish at (360) 658-8083.
