Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri

It's still #VolunteerAppreciationMonth so we're back with a special message from our very own Brenda Marsian, M.A., CFRE to our thousands of volunteers and our Board Philanthropy Committee. Please join us in thanking those in our community who have given their time and efforts to making Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri so special 💫

Together, we can make a difference!💚 We're thrilled to be part of April Showers alongside Operation Food Search and the Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri! Every donation helps our neighbors in need. Thank you to all the volunteers and donors who have made this possible.

This past weekend, Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri hosted our April Showers service program in collaboration with Operation Food Search, Schnuck Markets, Inc. and Dierbergs Markets to support community members in need. We extend our sincere thanks to all the generous donors and dedicated volunteers who made this effort possible. Your contributions embody the Girl Scout mission of building girls of courage, confidence, and character who make the world a better place.

Rain or shine, Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri prioritizes volunteering and giving back to our community. One week ago today, we paid EarthDance Organic Farm School a visit to give a little TLC to the plant life in both the greenhouse and hoop houses 🌱 Shout out to our staff, Elizabeth Brinkman, Colleen Crowe, Hannah Dailey, Annie Miller, Pam Johnson, and Michelle Johnson for representing GSEM so well 💚

We’re incredibly proud to see our CEO representing Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri and pushing our mission forward on KSDK - 5 On Your Side over the weekend. Thank you, Travis Cummings, for the opportunity to spotlight April Showers, our largest annual community service initiative. Join us along with Kristen Wild, Operation Food Search, Schnuck Markets, Inc., Dierbergs Markets, and 250+ community partners in making an impact by: 💚 Placing donated items outside your door if you received a sticky note 💚 Donating at participating Schnucks or Dierbergs stores 💚 Shopping our Amazon or Target Charity Registries: https://lnkd.in/g8wTY2J9 April Showers is in full swing through April 14. Let’s keep soaring higher together🌧

We're starting this week off by congratulating Reagan, a 2024 graduate of Kirkwood High School, on completing her Gold Award project. After discovering that more than 75 percent of people with Alzheimer's Disease also suffer from anxiety, Reagan was inspired to help develop a solution that can calm those suffering from the disease, like her own grandmother. Reagan got to work creating fidget blankets for patients with Alzheimer's at a local nursing home, BETHESDA DILWORTH, to help soothe and relax the patients, ultimately decreasing their anxiety. Read more about Reagan and her project here:

GSEM extends a heartfelt gratitude to our donors, volunteers, and staff who played a pivotal role in making last month's Dessert First event a resounding success. This was a special evening where girl leadership development took center stage and where passion met purpose, brought together Girl Scout supporters, community leaders, and educational partners who all share a deep commitment to the transformative power of Girl Scouts. Thank you to our emcee Lauren Trager, and Emerson, our presenting sponsor for this event for the last 15 years!   Congratulations to our People’s Choice Award Winner, Pastry Sous Chef, @Sara Alderson from the The Chase Park Plaza Royal Sonesta St. Louis! Thank you also to all eleven participating chefs for their wonderful Girl Scout Cookie-inspired creations   We were proud to honor our three Changemaker Scholarship Recipients, Sophia, Legacy, and Ella. And, we also recognized three community partner Legacy Builders who support our program offerings and services. Thank you to Charles Schwab, Missouri Department of Conservation, and the Hazelwood School District for their longstanding support. To learn more on our honorees, visit https://lnkd.in/egrxcFB9   Thank you for supporting our Eastern Missouri Girl Scouts!

This #VolunteerAppreciationMonth, we are extending our heartfelt gratitude to the incredible and selfless volunteers who give their time, energy and passion to empower our next generation of leaders. From Shelley Flynn-Harding and our Answer Center Team to you, we thank our volunteers for your dedication to shaping the lives of our girls at GSEM. Because of you, our girls gain confidence, courage, and skills through the programs, meetings, and events you help make such a success👏✨

Friday Joy: Last evening, I had the opportunity to end my week with a powerful reminder of the importance of the mission-driven work we do! The Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri Community Troop Program team hosted their inaugural Sneaker Ball for the girls served through the program. It was an evening filled with moments of more than 400+ young girls singing, dancing, laughing, and playing freely—without any concerns. They were innocent, beautiful, carefree, and it filled my heart with so much joy! I watched moms, dads, grandparents, and other caretakers enjoy the moment of watching the girl(s) in their lives walk so confidently in their fancy attire. It was pure joy for me and the fuel I needed after a long week. Once again, it offered a chance for us all to reflect on what truly matters — the girls! And why we do the work we do to create opportunities for all girls to be built with courage, confidence, and character. Kudos to the Community Troop Program, GSBB, staff, and volunteers that led, coordinated, or worked collaboratively to ensure a successful event last night. It was a memorable night for these young girls and so much fun for all! We're soaring higher - let's go!💚 #livelaughlove ##girlempowerment #futureleaders #communitybuilding #spreadjoy

☀️ Summer is around the corner which means our seasonal staff positions are officially open. We are hiring many different positions including Leadership Team, Photographer, Counselors, Wranglers, Lifeguards and more! Our summer camp staff positions are great for teachers, students over 17 looking for internships or college credit, and any outdoor lovers ready to make an impact. 🙅♀️ No Girl Scout experience needed 🚣♂️ Co-ed and international staff are welcome 🧃 Housing, meals and certifications provided 💻 Type in keyword "summer" and apply here: https://lnkd.in/gypCAKRR