The annual Girl Scout Cookie Program is a unique hands-on leadership and financial literacy program that encourages girls to discover their dreams, connect with people in their community, and use the power of Girl Scout Cookies to take action for the betterment of their own neighborhoods and far beyond. Some Girl Scouts in Connecticut used their cookie proceeds from last year to cook dinner for a local homeless shelter, adopt military troops overseas, plant a community garden, and donate cookies to a local Veteran’s hospital. Whatever goals the girls choose to pursue this year, they will also be building their leadership skills as they work as a team, budget and manage their money, and cultivate a strong sense of business ethic, all while providing customers with a tasty treat!

An inspiring feature of this year’s cookie program is the Cookies for Heroes project with allows customers to purchase Girl Scout Cookies from their local Girl Scout and have them sent to service women and men at home and overseas. Additionally, Girl Scouts of Connecticut’s cookievote.com website allows visitors to vote for their favorite Girl Scout cookie and submit inspirational notes thanking our many service men and women for their dedication. The notes will be included with Girl Scout Cookies being sent through the Cookies for Heroes program. For more information please call 800-882-5561 or visit www.gsofct.org.     
 

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