Submitted by Ada M.
Western Colorado
Fruita
While learning about our community, our troop found out that the local fire department was having a hard time getting the PPE (masks, gloves, and hand sanitizer) they need. My fellow Juniors and I decided helping them find this would be the perfect Bronze Award project during COVID.
First, we got permission and the details on what the fire department needed.
Next, we wrote a video script. We made a video to tell everyone why washing hands is important. It is especially important now, but it is always a good thing to do.
Then, we made posters and wrote an email.
We dropped the collection tote off at the fire department. It is outside, so people can drop items off at any time and remain socially distanced.
Now, with our parents’ help we are sharing the posters and email!
The fire department has already had items dropped off and we hope to see it grow.
Here is the email I wrote! Don’t forget to wash your hands and stay safe.
Hi,
My Girl Scout troop and I are currently collecting masks, gloves, and hand sanitizer for the Lower Valley Fire Department. Lower Valley Firefighters and EMT use 30 boxes of gloves, 200 masks, and gallons of sanitizer each month. They especially need medium, large, and extra-large non-latex single use gloves, disposable single use masks (paper or something similar), and any type of hand sanitizer. COVID has made it hard to find this stuff. Let’s help them fight fire and mend broken bones by searching for the supplies they need.
Supplies can be dropped off in a tote outside the Lower Valley Fruita Fire Department.
We are looking for more drop-off locations. If you have a business that would let us place a donation tote out from, please call (970) 812-0154 or email anecookies@gmail.com.
Thank you,
Ada, Girl Scout Junior
Girl Scout Troop 17091
The girls were also interviewed about their project by KKCO-TV/NewsChannel 11.
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