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Thanks to sister Girl Scout troops across the country, volunteers, community members, businesses, United Ways, GSUSA and staff, the Disaster Relief Fund has generated available funding to help our sister Girl Scouts who have been affected by the tornadoes and flooding in our council area. With these funds, we have been able to help [...]  United Way 2-1-1 has begun mobilizing thousands of volunteers from across Missouri and across the nation. As you know, the recovery and rebuilding of Joplin is not something that can take place in a week. Volunteers are needed now and will be needed for the weeks and months to come. Please join United Way [...] Girl Scouts of the Missouri Heartland sends its thoughts and prayers to the citizens in Joplin and surrounding areas that were impacted by last night’s devastating storms. We are heartened to see such quick response and interest in helping from our members and friends throughout the country. Below is a list of response opportunities [...] Update: Activities have resumed — please see the June 19th blog post: “Activities to Resume at Latonka Program Center“ Safety is number one priority With Lake Wappapello’s water level at 35 feet above normal on May 9, Girl Scouts of the Missouri Heartland (GSMH) is forced to suspend all activities hosted at the Latonka [...] We express our deepest concern for the flood victims and their families in southeast Missouri. As many of you know, we have numerous sister Girl Scouts in the affected area. We’ve had several calls asking how to help. For disasters in their early stage, it is best to offer donations instead of “packages.” Support [...] We have all been shaken by the waves of terrible news from Japan over these past few days. Many have asked what we can do to help. Here are some suggestions: • USA Girl Scouts Overseas: As many of you know, we do maintain an office and staff in Japan to support the families [...] The 8.9-magnitude earthquake that struck Japan on Friday claimed hundreds of lives, destroyed cities, and triggered tsunami waves in Japan, Hawaii and other parts of the Pacific. 88,000 people are now reported missing following the tsunamis. Below are some reputable organizations through which you can help. In response to the quake, The Red Cross [...] |
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