LIMA, Ohio (WLIO) - March 12th may seem like an ordinary day for many, but for Girl Scouts everywhere, they know it as their organization's birthday.
National Girl Scouts Day takes place every March 12th to highlight the first Girl Scout meeting, organized by Juliette Low in 1912. This day marks the middle of Girl Scout Week, where troops will do different acts of service to help out their community. Troops also learn about the history of their club, earn badges, and sell some cookies. The director of Programs for our local troops tells us about their community service startup.
"We are launching, today, our Day of Giving. We are so happy that we are able to carry on this legacy from 1912 through 2026. So, we are launching the Day of Giving to make sure we are able to continue that legacy for years going forward," says Molly Daffner, Director of Product Program, Girl Scouts of Western Ohio.
The Day of Giving not only raises funds for local programs but builds confidence in young girls. If you child is interested in Girl Scouts, check out their website, and be sure to sign up for their summer camps.
