Members of Ridgefield High School 10th grade Girl Scout Troop 51091 are collecting new and gently used coats, hats, mittens/gloves and scarves for the Dorothy Day House Santa’s Workshop.
They hope to duplicate the success they have had for the past two years where they distributed thousands of coats, hats, mittens/gloves and scarves.
Hundreds of children, along with their families, come from miles around to receive what may be their only gift. The Troop noticed that the children and families were waiting in line for hours in the cold and many were not dressed appropriately for the weather and took action to start this drive to partner with the gift giving at Santa’s Workshop.
Donations should be dropped off by Dec. 14 at Jesse Lee Church, 207 Main Street, (Main Building by the coat closet); Ridgefield Recreation Center, 195 Danbury Road; Ridgefield Physical Therapy, 66 Grove Street #A; or The Brian Residence, 62 Rising Ridge Road.
This year, the troop worked in coordination with the Children’s Ministry at Jesse Lee Church as part of their Take Action Project to make fun fleece scarves and hats on Sunday, Nov. 3. Their Take Action Project is part of the troop’s prerequisites for those pursuing their Girl Scout Gold Award. Each troop member had a specific responsibility and leadership role in the project including planning, communication, marketing, leading and execution.