HELP GIRL SCOUTS AFFECTED BY HURRICANE KATRINA

Girl Scouting has a rich history of service and response in times of great need. The magnitude of tragedy and destruction caused by Hurricane Katrina is unprecedented in our country. The needs of victims will be long-standing and require compassion and support for many months - perhaps years - to come.

The outpouring of support from Americans and people around the world will continue to be critical. The Girl Scouts of the United States of America (GSUSA) will focus on supporting the needs of Girl Scout Members and Councils directly affected by the hurricane and aftermath and to Girl Scout Councils responding to girls displaced and traumatized by deep grief and loss.

Girl Scouts, friends, families and the general public are invited to show their support for Girl Scouts affected by Hurricane Katrina. Donations can be made by:

Credit Card - Click here to make a donation

Check – Make payable to the 'Girl Scout Council of Hawaii'. Please make sure you note "Hurricane Katrina Relief Fund" on your check in order to designate your donation for the victims. Checks can be mailed or dropped off in person to the:

Girl Scout Council of Hawaii

420 Wyllie Street

Honolulu, Hawaii  96817 

The GSUSA National Board of Directors has established a Girl Scout Emergency Response Fund with a beginning allocation of $100,000, plus an additional $100,000 in matching dollars (1:1) for the first $100,000 contributed to the fund. The money will go to support Girl Scouts and Girl Scout Councils who are affected by and/or responding to girls who have been resettled into their councils.

Girl Scout Councils most directly affected by Hurricane Katrina: Southeast Louisiana, Bayou, Audubon, Gulf Pines, Deep South, Middle Mississippi; as well as Tombigbee, South Central Alabama, Northeast Mississippi, and Northwest Mississippi.