Girl Scouts of Southern Nevada have received several calls about what Girl Scouts can do to join the relif effort for Girl Scouts of Japan.  This is the official statement from Kathy Cloninger, National CEO, Girl Scouts of the USA.

"We are devastated by the catastrophe in Japan and, on a personal level, are deeply concerned about our sisters there, the Girl Scouts of Japan.  USA Girl Scouts Overseas has served American military and civilian families in Japan for many years, and has extremely close ties with Girl Scouts of Japan. In fact, many of our overseas troops and Girl Scouts of Japan are sister troops.  We have received many calls from Girl Scouts around the country asking how to help and are happy to report that the policy that prohibits Girl Scouts from raising money for other organizations has been temporarily suspended. To contribute to earthquake and tsunami relief efforts, you can make an online donation to the newly established Girl Scouts of Japan Relief Efforts.  At times like these, Girl Scouts throughout the world come together in sisterhood to help those in need. We have seen our Movement rally in support of the victims of Hurricane Katrina and other natural disasters over the years, and will continue to do everything we can to help our sister Girls Scouts of Japan in the weeks and months ahead.

Make checks payable to Girl Scouts of the USA:

Girl Scouts of the USA-Fund Development

P.O. Box 5046

New York, NY  10087-5046

Memo: Girl Scouts of Japan relief efforts 

 

Girls are also encouraged to send expressions of friendship to their sister Girl Scouts in Japan by making origami cranes (Sadako). For instructions, see YouTube videos. The Girl Scouts of Japan made and mailed thousands of these cranes to the United States as an expression of peace and friendship after the September 11th tragedy.

Mail cranes to:

USAGSO - West Pacific

HQ USARJ/9th TSC

Unit 45005

APO, AP 96343-5005"

 

 

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I can't wait to help out with this event!

 

Looking forward to talking with you too!!
Ok, We finally have a date for this event!! May 13th. The event will be to learn about the Japanese culture and to raise money for the victims of Japan.  The event is $15 and $10 will go directly to disaster relief.  We will also be making paper cranes to send as a friendship gesture too.  Come and learn, have fun and help!! This is a family event so bring dad and little brother and sister too. If you would like to participate more or donate more please contact me and I can give you all the information.

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